Midnight Special
2016, adventure, drama, science fiction
112 minutes
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
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9.0
2016-04-06
Midnight Special is superbly written, performed, directed; you name it, it did it well. After a series of let downs from big budget films, it’s relieving to see that the indie community can deliver such a high standard on 10% of a blockbuster budget. Read more
8.3
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2017-04-28
This Spielbergian science fiction film features beautiful filming, wonderful acting, but few answers.
8.0
2016-06-28
An impressive film that offers a unique twist to an often-told sci-fi tale. Read more
8.0
2016-04-09
A good film, it has a wonderful cast and an effective score. Read more
7.5
2016-08-10
I liked Jaeden Lieberher in this film, and Michael Shannon shines as he always does in Jeff Nichols’s films. Read more
7.0
7.0
2016-03-08
On the surface, Nichols has fashioned a flawless imitation of an early '80s Spielberg/Carpenter sci-fi outing, but scratch beneath its polished and textured facade and there's little holding Midnight Special together. Just as Starman was lesser Carpenter, this is lesser Nichols, but it's still the work of a highly accomplished filmmaker, with enough surface sheen to keep nostalgic cinephiles engaged. Read more
6.7
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2016-04-10
Worth a look for sci-fi junkies and indie film fans...
6.0
Ian Crow of All Things Movies UK
2016-04-15
Has an incredibly intriguing concept to it but it never seems to elevate.
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10
Pel Laurens of FilmGeek
2016-05-12
Het verhaal neemt je mee, maar blijft ook dermate geheimzinnig dat je het niet anders kan dan te blijven kijken.
9.0
2016-05-23
De relaties tussen de personages zijn sterk uitgewerkt. Read more
9.0
2016-05-12
Dankzij het gegronde acteerwerk van de cast voert het bovennatuurlijke element niet de boventoon. Read more
8.0
2016-04-19
De door het mysterie geboden ruimte om de personages en hun onderlinge relaties uit te diepen, worden door Nichols goed benut... Read more
7.0
6.0
2016-09-12
Heeft een erg interessant concept dat helaas te vaag is uitgewerkt. Read more
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