Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Tvjerry — 10 Apr 2016

A father (Michael Shannon) is on the run from a religious cult and the FBI with his young son, who has special powers. There's a constant sense of ominous portent, potential danger and unknown consequences.

And the final payoff is pretty cool. The cast does a good job of taking matters seriously and the special effects are simple, yet convincing. This is a low-budget sci-fi thriller than poses more questions than it answers.

Still, there's enough mystery and tension to make for a compelling experience. Not really sure why the title (based on the song) is relevant.