Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Virin R — 19 Aug 2016

Good movie although it was hard to understand.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Virin R on 19 Aug 2016.

Midnight Special has generally received positive reviews.

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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…

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By Galvy F (486) on 17 Nov 2017

(5.0 out of 6) When someplaces we go for salvation we wait for the time we see some some ends and beginnings…

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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 Holly C (238) on 03 Jan 2018

Im sure I must have watched it wrong…

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