Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Asinus X — 15 Apr 2016

Best discussion of religion vs faith I've seen.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Asinus X on 15 Apr 2016.

Midnight Special has generally received positive reviews.

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Nichols has yet to make a bad movie, and Midnight Special is not only within his usual style of excellence-despite that semi-wonky ending-it's…

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By David A (1,816) on 22 Feb 2018

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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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