Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Vibhooti M — 26 Jun 2017

One of the best movies ever made next to Take Shelter and the best Jeff Nichols movie since Take Shelter. Adam Driver gives an incredible performance.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Vibhooti M on 26 Jun 2017.

Midnight Special has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul M (2,133) on 21 Nov 2017

Tries to be clever but fails. I didn't like it. The first season of Stranger Things is a better story see it instead…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 28 Jul 2017

The premise of intelligent life being out there has become globally accepted. Its just a matter of time before we will be contacted…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 21 Nov 2017

Tries to be clever but fails. I didn't like it. The first season of Stranger Things is a better story see it instead…

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By Ed Travis (116) for Cinapse (114) on 16 Jan 2019

Needless to say, when one of my favorite working directors tackles an emotional parent-child drama (which has its origins in Nichols' own experience…

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On the slower side, yes. But it never felt slow, since the superb acting and mystery kept your attention…

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By F B (850) on 02 Sep 2018

Quite a good an enjoyable film although not one I would watch again…

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A riveting storyline with some amazing performances. A little slow, but enjoyable…

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Well done story about a child who lives in the wrong world, excellently acted and directed, especially keeping the CGI effects to a minimum…

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By Jennifer Heaton (346) for Alternative Lens (346) on 31 Oct 2018

I hope Midnight Special serves as a great example to indie filmmakers to take their sensibilities and carry them over into the world of genre fiction…

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