ridiculous rating

good back-story, and good acting

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Five teams of college students participate in a scavenger hunt that has them running all over Los Angeles over the course of a single frantic night. Writers/directors Michael Nankin and David Wechter keep the entertaining story zipping along at a brisk pace, maintain an engaging lighthearted tone throughout, and make nice use of various Los Angeles locations. Moreover, Nankin and Wechter not only bring a good-natured sensibility to the premise that's both amiable and refreshing in equal measure, but also present a delightful array of colorful characters who include a few who even have neat little arcs. The enthusiastic cast really sink their teeth into the wacky material, with especially praiseworthy contributions from David Naughton as the likable Adam Larson, Stephen Furst as obnoxious rich fat jerk Harold, Andy Tennant as the blithely sadistic Melio, Michael J. Fox as Adam's sullen neglected younger brother Scott, Debra Clinger as the sweet Laura, Patricia Alice Albrecht as the shrill Lucille, Alan Solomon as scruffy game mastermind Leon, Dirk Blocker as the rowdy Blaytak, Brian Fishman as the idiotic Barf, John Fiedler as friendly neighbor Wally Thorpe, and Eddie Deezen as the hysterically nerdy Wesley. The pulchritudinous presences of Deborah Richter and Kirsten Baker as Leon's comely distaff assistants certainly doesn't hurt matters in the least. Paul Ruebens pops up in a gut-busting small part as a video arcade proprietor. A real hoot.

What can i say about this movie that hasn't been said hundreds of times before? It's an American Classic. It has spawned dozens of imitators. Or none. Midnight Madness is one of kind. From the ridiculous opening montage/music to the Bonaventure HOtel, I was hooked. Leon made us all feel so young and carefree. One question though, how did he have those two hot hookers with him all the time? And how did have the time/money to arrange such an event? The cast is top notch. David Naughton is at his best here. His tight yellow sweatshirt is disturbing. His little brother Michael J Fox(in his first starring role), is a real brat. There is also Naughton's love interest and a dork and the obligatory black dude in a fisherman's hat on the yellow team. Michael J Fox does bad things like try and steal cups of beer at the Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery and runs away to Flounder's van. Flounder's team gives us the most comedy. What exactly is the deal with the blond on that team? Is she dating Flounder? Or Melio? Or Blade? Yes, the Mexican gentleman's name is blade. The other guy on the Flounder team has the best lines of the movie, i won't pomp them here. The Meat Machine team is a bunch of drunks. My personal favorite is Armpit. But the silent black man is great too. The other two teams are 4 nerds and 4 lesbians(two of which are 450 lb twins).You know the ending from the start. But that doesn't matter. This is the 80's me-genre at its finest. Don't rent this one, BUY it. and Buy it now.

Hilarious, clean, light-hearted, and quote-worthy. What else can you ask for in a film? This is my all-time, number one favorite movie. Ever since I was a little girl, I've dreamed of owning a blue van with flames and an observation bubble.The cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film such great fun. The wonderful comedic chemistry between Stephen Furst (Harold) and Andy Tennant (Melio) make up most of my favorite parts of the movie. And who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of Flynch? Don't forget the airport antics of Leon's cronies, dressed up as Hari Krishnas: dancing, chanting and playing the tambourine--unbeatable! The clues are genius, the locations are classic, and the plot is timeless.A word to the wise, if you didn't watch this film when you were little, it probably won't win a place in your heart today. But nevertheless give it a chance, you may find that "It doesn't matter what you say, it doesn't matter what you do, you've gotta play."

This is a must see for any 80s junkie. Fun and innocent, and all at night! Nothing like all of the college buddy groups going on an all nighter. Who would have thought the guy who put it all together could be such a ladies man, there's hope for us all. Sure it would never happen, but after seeing this you'll wish it did. Look for all of the cast who went on to have bigger and badder days in Hollywood. Enjoy all of the Los Angeles landmarks that have come and gone, or just don't look like they used to. Take this romp, if you liked other memorable films such as 'Scavenger Hunt', 'One Crazy Summer', or more recently, 'Rat Race'.Enjoy!