On the Run (1999 film)

On the Run (Portuguese: Em Fuga)[1] is a 1999 crime comedy film directed by Bruno de Almeida in his directorial debut.

It stars Michael Imperioli and John Ventimiglia and is written by Joseph Minion, based on a story by de Almeida and Jonathan Berman.

Lisa Nesselson of Variety wrote, "Mostly inventive, and consistently well played, this mismatched-buddy film boasts ample laughs and awkward situations that are easy to identify with, wacky though they are.

"[3] Writing in the New York Press, Matt Zoller Seitz said "the vibe is wonderfully fresh, and there isn't a dull or unpleasurable scene in the movie, thanks to De Almeida's ability to build spare but sustained comic setpieces and give the actors room to maneuver within them.

[4] Portuguese publication Público similarly lauded the pairing of Imperioli and Ventimiglia and said they are given a "rare opportunity to shine as protagonists.