I always get a kick out of this picture, primarily because of Charles Grodin. His character, Jonathan Mardukas is so obnoxiously repetitious with his questions to Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) that he comes off as hilarious. Even in the most dire situations, both men are cracking wise with each other while circumventing the FBI and the mob, out to stop Walsh from bringing Mardukas cross country to Los Angeles before bail bondsman Eddie Moscone (Joe Pantoliano) forfeits a four hundred fifty thousand dollar guaranty. My favorite scene was the one at Red's Corner Bar when Jon pulls off the counterfeit money scam and strings Jack along for the swindle. That had just the right accountant's touch to pull off. Propping up the story, especially at the finale, was that unexpected spark of humanity that develops into a weird sort of friendship between Walsh and Mardukas that wasn't going to be swayed by any amount of bribe money. It was the culmination of one of their more somber moments, right after leaving the home of Jack's ex-wife, when Jon philosophically gave Jack the best advice he had to offer - "Sometimes you just have to let go".

This movie is perhaps a comedy one but it also includes romance and friendship. I never felt bored during the movie. I think the key person is Duke. The most troubles happened during the movie because of him. Duke is the man impossible to hate for not only us but Jack. Jack trusts nobody at first. However he can trust Duke and think of his family at the end of the story. Duke made him live a second new life. Jack gradually smiles at him. We can learn we have to value a personal relationship with a person who makes us laugh, smile, calm. I also learn the way to make a good movie. A main person can get what he wanted at first when he doesn't need anymore. He overcome the weakness or distress without even noticing. For instance, in this movie, Jack got the money when he didn't need anymore.

The funny point in this film is that Walsh is cunning and outs his heart into everything for money. It is interesting that he tries to deceive some people, however it is found out finally. He is not the main character who can be called a hero, but I think we can be called a hero, but I think we can never hate him. The Duke is also good at cheating someone. Especially, when he got on the plane, his pretence of phobia was great. Walsh and the Duke hated each other at first, but their cooperation system is good, and they are a perfect combination. I was moved by the last scene that Walsh set The Duke free. Money which he received from The Duke was less than $ 300,000 that was promised. I think he could not build his coffee shop and it became a little difficult to start his new life. However he did not give up a scene of justice he had inside. He had evil plots, but he did not forget heart of a police detective. As mentioned above, I think Walsh is not be a hero, but he has his sense of justice. He may be a hero who does not look like a hero.

It's better than you might think. At heart it's a mismatched buddy comedy but it has some amusing moments.Robert De Niro is a bounty hunter who has just discovered his employer is trying to cheat him. De Niro, apprehended by the FBI for some minor infraction himself, is surrounded by agents in a large office. The FBI in the person of Yaphet Koto tries to deny him a phone call but De Niro smiles sweetly and explains the rules. As he picks up the phone, he asks politely, "A little privacy, please?" This is where the suspect is supposed to call his lawyer. Instead, De Niro dials his cheating boss and launches into a tirade of truly foul curses at a decibel level that causes the furniture to shiver. The dozens of agents turn and gape at him.Charles Grodin is a fussy former mob accountant who has stolen millions from the Mafia and given most of it to charity. De Niro collars him in New York and, as is usual in the genre, they require changes of transportation that take them through garish cities and exotic Indian villages. They are pursued by (1) a rival bounty hunter, (2) the FBI, and (3) the Mob.There are myriad narrow escapes, lots of exciting action scenes, high speed pursuits, explosions, socks on the jaw, flying bullets, and scenes in which the two fugitives gradually get to know one another. Fortunately, there's little sentimentality. Nothing is more irritating than having your heart warmed.The laughs are sometimes keenly structured and it helps that the performances are as good as they are. The conversations between De Niro and his boss, Joe Pantoliano, are exquisite symphonies of barbarous profanity. If you don't demand too much, you'll probably enjoy it.