Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Kendal K — 20 Jan 2017

Intense with a great supporting cast but the ending makes you feel...empty.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Kendal K on 20 Jan 2017.

Midnight Special has generally received positive reviews.

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