Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Rob O — 08 Jun 2016

Didn't know anything going in and really enjoyed this movie. The Nichols/Shannon collaboration has always been right in my wheelhouse so I may be a bit biased.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Rob O on 08 Jun 2016.

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