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21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 The original cop buddy dramatic comedy Jul 15, 2001
By Tony Dennis
Before the Lethal Weapon and Die Hard series, there was Running Scared. Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal turn in a wisecracking performance right up there with Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Bruce Willis. Two of Chicago's top plain clothes detectives, Ray Hughes (Hines) and Danny Costanzo (Crystal) have been duking it out with the bad guys for a long time. Their latest nemesis is Julio Gonzales (Jimmy Smits, excellent in his movie debut), a drug dealer looking to become Chicago's "next Al Capone". As they pursue Julio, a situation gets out of hand and our boys have to be rescued by a couple of undercover cops, convincing their Captain that Hughes and Costanzo need a break. Next things you know, they're in a bar in Key West, trying to break out of their funk. As they walk out to the beach, there is a crowd of people staring out into the ocean. Danny asks a beautiful woman: "What's going on - did a ship sink or something?" "No.." she replies, "We're watching the sun set." Danny gives her an incredulous look : "The sun sets every day!" She smiles: "Yes - and we come down to watch it every day." Looking back at the ocean, he retorts: "Well, this had better be good!" As they skate, fish and sunbathe the days away (not to mention enjoying the company of a variety of gorgeous bikini-clad babes), they start to enjoy themselves and end up buying a bar ("We'll have wet T-Shirt nights for women over 60!") in preparation of retiring when they return to Chicago. (After seeing these scenes, I just had to visit Key West and have been going back each year ever since!) Relaxed and ready to retire to the good life, they return to Chicago and give their 30 days notice. Upon learning that Julio is continuing his rampage, they vow to put him away before they retire. Many chases (including one on the "el" with a priest and nun as suspect drug couriers), gunfights and general mayhem ensues, leading to the final showdown in the capitol building against incredible odds (after all, what fun is it if the heroes aren't massively overmatched?). I think this is one of the big underrated movies in that it's got lots of action and laughs from this wise-cracking duo. I'm thrilled that this is coming out on DVD as I've worn out two VHS tapes of this flick. If you liked Lethal Weapon and Die Hard, then buy this DVD. You'll enjoy it again and again!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Classic Comedy and Action but heads Mar 07, 2004
Gregory Hines, and Billy Crystal have the type of chemistry together that most actors wish for. A true classic action/comedy, the originator of the buddy genre. This is where Lethal Weapon, and Die Hard began. This is one of those movies that has become an under appreciated classic. Well worth the price, especially now that is is on DVD. Required viewing for anyone who truely likes the buddy cop movie.
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Buddy movies just don't get much better than this Jan 07, 2002
By Edward Lee
"Trekscribbler (NCC1205)"
The only fault to RUNNING SCARED is that they never made the intended sequel, STILL RUNNING. However, as a side note, do NOT pick up the DVD for the purported 'outtakes' advertised on the packaging; it's little more than a real of Billy Crystal talking to a camera and mucking around in his studio trailer ... a tremendous disappointment to an outstanding buddy picture.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Running Scared Mar 07, 2001
By Bridget
"Seaweed"
For anyone who gets caught up in the day-to-day grind, this video is for you! It will take you away...and for anyone who has ever been to Key West, this movie will make you miss it even more! Very funny movie while re-learning the lesson on appreciating what we have and the people in our lives but in a style only Hines and Crystal can deliver. These two are hillarious together! Can't wait for the DVD release!!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
You'll watch it over and over! Mar 31, 2000
By D. WOODS
This is one of my all time favorite movies! I was so excited to see it was available again through Amazon! I have a taped from TV version, and I have watched it so many times, I have to replace it! You'll laugh, and get so involed with the characters, you'll wish it was a 4 hour movie! Thank you Amazon for making it available to me....... I'll watch it the minute it arrives!
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