Midnight Express (1978) Review

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(More customer reviews)Many reviewers ridicule the method used to try and smuggle the drugs in this movie, but back in the early 1970's (when the film was based) these kind of methods actually took place. Yes, people are stupid for doing these things ... but it's hard not to have compassion for them when they are served lifetime sentences.
"Midnight Express" explores one man's time in a hellish Turkish prison. The tension of being caught and then beaten in prison are so well captured that you almost don't want to look. One scene that comes to mind is when Davis is hung upside down and beaten so bad, you can almost feel it.
Davis performance is exceptional, yet did not give him the career you'd expect. An excellent actor, who died at the age of 41.
The DVD itself is excellent too. An impressive widescreen transfer, plus a full screen option thrown in for people who dont know the value of widescreen (ie. a pointless inclusion in my opinion). The DVD also boasts a 1978 documentary of the film, and a trailer.
A must own! One of the best prison films to date, along with "Shawshank Redemption".

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With the Turkish government trying to crack down on drugs, terrorism and crime, Billy Hayes has the misfortune of being caught at the border with a hashish stash.At first sentenced to four years and two months for drug possession, his prison term grows to 30 years when the prosecution’s appeal finds him guilty of smuggling.Pleas from his parents, litigation from his lawyer and actions from the U.S. Embassy amount to nothing. Things get worse when Hayes is sent to a detention center for the mentally unstable after he bites off a warden’s tongue to prevent him from divulging his escape plans.Forced to struggle with daily violence, despair and abuse, he finally reaches his breaking point and is willing to do anything to escape.Knowing that he is on his own, Hayes has one risk left to take: riding his own Midnight Express.

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(More customer reviews)I watched this video last night, it was very funny. In fact if you are Iranian it will be twice as funny as if you are not, and if you are not Iranian but you have some Iranian friends, still it will be very funny. This guy, Maz Jobrani is is not only talented but also, very energetic and animated. The only thing that you should know is that the other two guys on the cover do not have any scenes in the DVD.

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Comedian Maz Jobrani showcases his brilliant and laugh-out-loud talents in his first solo stand-up comedy special. Maz put his comedic talents on the map with the groundbreaking Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, numerous Late Night television appearances and film and TV roles including FRIDAY AFTER NEXT, 13 GOING ON 30, and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. In this hilarious live concert shot in Hollywood, CA Maz draws from his own experiences to bring the house down with laughter as he tackles topics on politics, race and religion, and hilariously breaks down stereotypes about the Middle East. Includes a special guest appearance by none other than former WWF champ, The Iron Sheik.

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