Rating of
3/4
Midnight Express review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/04/13
"I know it may sound all crazy to you. This place is crazy." The story revolves around college student Billy Hayes which began in Istanbul, 1980. He meets Jimmy and Eric inside prison after being caught with hashish. Mike Kellin (Mr. Hayes) visits and tries to get his son out. After 3 and a half years, he is still imprisoned. Had some good dialogues with lines: "People sometimes get on his nerves." - Erich. "I'm just saying, that's the way it is." - Billy. Has some overreacting with the acting and bad portrayal of Turks, for more dramatic effect for the movie. It was baffling how the police uniform fit nicely on Billy after killing a hefty guy. The soundtrack was riveting and the pace though somewhat sluggish near the conclusion. Still, Midnight Express shows how grueling it is to be imprisoned and that family and inner strength are important to keep you alive in dire situations.
