Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Chris F — 10 Jun 2016

Midnight Special is a very well made and well acted film that is very entertaining. Jeff Nichols crafts a very original story about a young boy with special powers. The actor playing the young boy is very good in his role.

There are also stand out performances from Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kristen Dunst, and Adam Driver. The film's story is very interesting. The mystery unravels at a very slow pace. It can feel boring at times, but not very often.

You are entertained for the most part through the entire running time of the film. The film's ending is a mixed bag. I liked it, but I understand why some people didn't like it. It was a little confusing.

Overall, this is a very unique and original sci-fi drama with great acting and good visuals.