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"Midnight Special" is Writer/Director Jeff Nichols and Michael Shannon's fourth collaboration and they have hit a bullseye. Everything in this film is top notch including the dialogue, the acting, the cinematography, the special effects and the editing. After "Mud" and now "Midnight Special" Nichols has proven he's a filmmaker that has a completely unique voice and a level of talent that is nearly unparalleled in modern cinema. Nichols has given his frequent collaborator Shannon the meatiest role as a man that will stop at nothing to protect a child with mysterious abilities. Luckily, Nichols has given all of the incredible supporting actors great material and they all knock it out of the park. Adam Driver("Star Wars: The Force Awakens", "Girls") in particular stands out playing against the usually evil FBI agent in this type of movie. "Midnight Special" is not the type of movie that can be casually watched but a film that you must pay attention to fully understand. In fact, "Midnight Special" really requires multiple viewings to catch many of the subtle nuances Nichols has written into his tightly paced 112 minute screenplay. While most modern science fiction films are being budgeted well over 100-million dollars Nichols has taken a reported 18-million dollar budget and made it look like like a film that cost 5-times that amount. I cannot recommend this film enough, in fact I have told anyone that would listen that they should absolutely give this film a try. I understand that this film may not be everybody's "cup of tea" but if you want to continue to see intelligent, well made science fiction instead of sequels to "Independence Day" these are the films that need our support. Also, how can you go wrong with any film starring Michael Shannon(the most criminally underrated actor not named Sam Rockwell)?

Perhaps there was too much hype going into this movie. I enjoy a wide variety of sci-fi movies, and I anticipated a slower paced movie. Even with that in mind, this movie seemed to loose the momentum it established in the beginning. I would only recommend this to fans of sci-fi, with the disclaimer that it may not be their "type" of sci-fi.

What an awesome and amazing movie A must see movie

This is a fantastic movie. It may not hit you right away, but it is an interesting take on science fiction. As a father only wishes to protect his son while others threaten him due to the child's ability to see another world. It is metaphorical and well written, it is all kinds of things and then some. It's just a nice little gem that I would recommend to anyone who likes Michael Shannon and to anyone who is sick of all the movies recently that are unoriginal.

It surpassed my expectations! I never heard of this movie until Black Friday. A friend of mine told me he loved it so as soon as I saw BB had it on sale I bought it. I was bit doubtful but I love Michael Shannon so, I gave in. This was no mistake whatsoever. Simply loved it. A great mystery with a salt of drama that no one should miss!

This movie was excellent. I had seen a trailer somewhere and it looked like a good episode from the X-files (when it was in its prime). Pleasantly surprised, its well written sci-fi, a mystery of sorts, and its the type of movie that leaves things open to your own imagination. What I mean is it doesn't give you all the answers straight forward. Highly recommended in world of recycled ideas and garbage this shines.

This movie didn't have a lot of fanfare, but it surprised me how engaging and well-acted it was. Jeff Nichols is a great director, and Michael Shannon seems to be in every movie of his, so their great report is to be expected, but the story was great and very intense.

A boy and his father is the core of the story. People reacting to the young boy's special abilities and then the government as is usual in many of these types of films, believes he may be a threat. But it's the bond between the father and the son that makes the story special. And the ending is like a fairy tale that tells of a land so close and yet so far. I loved this film. Worth at least one viewing.

Midnight Special reminds me a lot of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., and I think the director openly acknowledges he created an homage to those movies. I like those movies, and I think this movie did a good job of capturing the atmosphere of both.

Michael Shannon plays the extremely protective father to a mysteriously Gifted Child that's being pursued by military , intelligence agencies. They must hide and evade until the special time of the revelation. Good story with action and emotional moments.

I love Sci-fi movies. So when I saw the theatrical trailer, I immediately wanted to see this. The price was right, so I picked it up. It only comes with a single Blu-ray Disc and a digital code for the ultraviolet/VUDU. Does not contain an iTunes copy.

Demo-quality transfer. Nicely done all around but a bit slow at times. Excellent acting and a very interesting story but the boy is a bit enigmatic in that his powers are never fully explained.

Not bad... the ending kind of leaves you hanging. It would be cool if there's a sequel to explore the other world where Nasa or some top secret government department figures out a way to detect and visit the other world. Such a cool concept.

this is the kind od movie i usually watch 2 times. there are things that you miss because its a fast paced movie. M. Shannon is a very good actor. I've seen him in a few movies of different genres and he was good in all.

This is a really good fugitive sci fi thriller. The story revolves around a father and his "special" son. Religion and Science are challenged as the story evolves. Worth a watch if you are into science fiction.

This film is among some of my favorite of 2016. Great grounded sci-fi story, with elegant cinematography, and impressive visual effects. Ties loose ends while leaving enough room for thought. Perfect for lovers of independent filmmaking and science fiction films.

The fact that you are showing interest at all in this film means you have heard about it in some way. If not and you are just browsing it is a film that asks more from us the viewer than just sitting down to watch a movie. Did you like Arrival and or Interstellar? Then this did into that same mold of really smart sci-fi.

This is very different kind of sci-fi movie. If you're expecting action, effects and thrills you will be disappointed. This is very good movie, but it's more of a father/son drama than a thriller.

Sort of Speilberg's dark cousin this film drops you right in. Some viewers may find the lack of clear narrative structure frustrating but the world created is more than worth the viewing.

Evoking memories of E.T. and Star Man, this film is a few tweaks shy of great. Highlights include the acting, especially Michael Shannon. I also recommend the movie MUD by the same director.