Midnight Cowboy

An increasingly interesting in today’s terms (and, from my point of view, far dreamier) look at the New York streets of the late 60s and early 70s as a melting pot of ethnicities, subcultures, and social classes. It's the realistically unembellished depiction of the lower castes of a vibrant big city that is the most interesting element of the film. Then Jon Voight himself had such a terrifying effect on me that I watched most of it with bulging eyes and my comforter pulled up under my nose. I’ve seen puppets that looked more human than he did. (06/20/2022)

Once again, I formed an impression of a movie that turned out to be different from what the film actually is. It doesn't change the fact that it's an excellent film, primarily because of the outstanding performances. Both Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman deliver great performances in a story that is at times unnecessarily psychedelic, but overall, easily understandable and impactful. (07/01/2015)

Naivety and honesty hurt – not just Joe, but the viewer as well. And sometimes it hurts to leave a familiar place and go somewhere where everything is supposed to be better, and in the end, nothing is better. In the wrong places, honesty and trust will simply destroy you. But this entire interpretation of mine would only be a simplified message of the story if Dustin Hoffman's Rico did not appear in the film. He brings a biting, evoking, absolute melancholy to the cowboy campaign. The awakening of the former generation, and a warning for the present. (11/30/2007)

For me, Midnight Cowboy will probably never be a cult film, but it's a great way to pass the time. Excellent performances by the lead duo, especially Dustin Hoffman. The unmistakable period music spiced up the overall feel of the film. I really liked the interludes between scenes, which at times seemed quite depressing. A solid story about two oddballs and "outcasts" in society who formed a strong bond of friendship. (06/17/2010)

The peak of depression, directorial creativity and acting mastery, while at the same tame, it irradiates something beautiful and hopeful in an almost poetical way (perhaps thanks to the nice music as an echo of the easygoing sixties). Probably, the most convincing breakdown of the American urban dream and very likely Dustin Hoffman’s best performance, even better than the more psychologically pigeon-holed Rain Main. 90% (04/20/2020)