Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Alec S — 09 Jan 2018

The movie keeps your attention primarily because of the plot. The opening scene suggests a boy has been kidnapped and the Feds are in pursuit but, as the story unfolds, we gradually learn more and more about what actually has happened and want to know how it all ends.

Unfortunately, the beginning of the film is slow and one of the key figures in the story- the father of the boy- says very little and appears dour throughout the film. Luckily, Kristen Dunst is more animated as the mother.

Overall, the film is worth a look but don't expect too much.