Midnight special is the fourth feature by jeff nichols, the arkansasborn writerdirector who has rapidly established himself as an inventive, independentminded talent with a firm belief in old. Midnight special may be nichols first studio film, but hes still tracking lives out of balance. A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the childs special powers. Nichols has yet to make a bad movie, and midnight special is not only within his usual style of excellencedespite that semiwonky endingits also his most accessible. The film thrives on a sense of imagination and mystery, which. Midnight special, starring michael shannon, is a wellcrafted science fiction mystery that doesnt. In the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is.
Now they are into scifi for this, which is kind of a road movie that resembles hundreds of other films. Midnight special blending grassroots character detail with a healthy dash of paranormal intrigue, jeff nichols puts an original spin on the road movie. Midnight special dvd acclaimed filmmaker jeff nichols mud, take shelter proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time in this sciencefiction thriller that reunites him with his oscarnominated take shelter collaboratorstar michael shannon. Jeff nichols has made it no secret that classic scifi films such as close encounters of the third kind are inspirations for his film however, i find the fact that his relationship with his own son was used as an inspiration too, much more intriguing. Midnight special 2016 trailers and clips the government and a group of religious extremists pursue a man michael shannon and his son jaeden lieberher, a young boy who possesses special. A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. Nov 20, 2015 in the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father michael shannon, goes on the. Midnight special 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. There was real joy in experiencing the movie for the first time. Stream free midnight special full movie online on marvel.
This is theirs 4th film together in the last nine years and all of them were well accepted. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the. Even if these references hint at the sort of story that midnight special tells. They also appeared in the hbo tv series boardwalk empire 20102014, and have appeared in two stage plays. Michael shannon as a fugitive escorting a child in midnight special.
Mar 18, 2016 in the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father michael shannon, goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers. Get midnight special dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. And he puts it to its best use yet in the strangely hypnotic scifi thriller midnight special. Midnight specials intriguing mysteries may not resolve themselves to every viewers. Scifi thriller starts strong, ends weak julian roman mar 16, 2016. The films of 2016 asked big questions about how we mourn. Midnight special 2016 the government and a group of religious extremists pursue a man michael shannon and his son jaeden lieberher, a young boy who possesses special powers. Midnight special 2016 upcoming movies movie database. The deeper implications of what might really be going on. A version of this article appears in print on march 18, 2016, section c, page 10 of the. In the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father, he goes on the run to protect his young son. Midnight special, starring michael shannon, is a wellcrafted science fiction mystery that doesnt quite pay off. Movie story a father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Warner bros initially set the film for a release on november 25, 2015, but in july 2015 moved the date back to march 18, 2016. Their films together include blackbird 2007, the missing person 2009, return 2011, mud 2012 and midnight special 2016. Dark and grainy, set on rural backroads, i felt like i was in a low budget 70s movie. Midnight special 2016 where to stream and watch decider. So many modern blockbusters err on the side of handholding, underlining their. A father michael shannon goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers.
Midnight special should be added to his growing list of accomplishments, but for most people not glued into the genre, it may come off as disjointed and unfulfilled. Michael shannon, joel edgerton, and kirsten dunst star in. Midnight special 2016 fullhd movie dvdrip online free midnight special 2016 fullhd movie dvd quality online midnight special 2016 fullhd movie blu ray stream. Midnight special poster with quotes about the movie. Midnight special on dvd june 21, 2016 starring michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver. Starring michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver, jaeden lieberher, sean bridgers, bill camp, paul sparks, and sam. In the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father michael shannon, goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers. I just saw the movie, and another googling anothers perspective of the ending. A bit has been made out of how the movie ends, but personally i found it a powerful emotional payoff that i could feel in my chest, possibly due to the nostalgic. Midnight special 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our.
In midnight special, the latest scifi thriller from acclaimed writerdirector jeff nichols, roy michael shannon is a father who goes on the run to protect his son, alton jaeden lieberher. Midnight special 2016 movie trailer, release date, cast, plot. Because of his intellect, alton is being hunted by an extreme religious. Watch midnight special 2016 online for free movies tuner. Part scifi, part action, part chase, part religious, part speculation. Midnight special follows roy who is father to an extremely gifted eightyear old son named alton. Midnight special goes off its own narrative cliff, capping a compelling story with a thirdact resolution so misguided thats its the dramatic equivalent of punching the gas and plunging into. Midnight special was backed and primarily distributed by warner bros. Midnight special is the rare action movie that could stand a few more pauses for reflection, and the rarer jeff nichols movie that works more on pacing, energy, and excitement than on character. Find out where midnight special 2016 is streaming, if midnight special 2016 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Midnight special 2016 soundtrack complete list of songs. In midnight special, on the run with a highly unusual. Midnight special 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Published on jun 6, 2016 a father michael shannon goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers. Midnight special release date was friday, march 18, 2016. Midnight special 2016 trailers and clips moviefone. Parents need to know that midnight special is a scifi drama that writerdirector jeff nichols made to help process his feelings of becoming a father. Midnight special 2016 rotten tomatoes michael shannon, joel edgerton, and kirsten dunst star in writerdirector jeff nichols drama about a father and. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement. Midnight special 2016 adventure drama science fiction. We made it easy for you to watch midnight special 2016 online only on movies tuner. While midnight special gains much of its power from its slowburn plotting, nichols manages to keep the pace moving along with an effective combination of action, intrigue, and special effects. This time, shannon who has appeared in every nichols film, plays a father in crisis. Midnight special trailer 2 2016 michael shannon, kirsten dunst scifi movie hd official trailer. So the jeff nichols and micahel shannon saga continues. Nov 20, 2015 midnight special movie trailer, release date, cast and plot details. So it was with great anticipation i went to midnight special.
In the middle of the night, his father, roy, spirits him away from the isolated cult that practically worships him and is determined to regain him at all costs. Nichols drops us into the middle of a chase and demands us to pay attention and figure out whats going on. Some of the movies story ideas may seem very familiar, but its more about emotions than special effects or thrills. Well thats what happened and i chose to watch midnight special. Midnight special is a breathtaking display of visual storytelling, confidently rendered by someone who understands the power of cinema. Midnight special, while superbly acted and paced at just the right speed, has a bold message to deliver for humanity, however, most of the journey through the two hours of run time is watered down.
In the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father michael shannon, goes on the run to pro. Carried by great performances although kirsten dunst is sorely underused and a truly hypnotic score, this scifi roadtrip genre mix has its heart and mind in the right place, both as a late70s. Jeff nicholss film keeps you guessing as you follow two apparent outlaws fleeing. The midnight special in the song is, strictly speaking, a train, but its also a symbol of redemption, one of many. Midnight special is a smartly crafted exercise in exploring what the gifted child means to different individuals and factions. Its also a movie in which a topgrade bunch of actors get stuck in with self. In midnight special, on the run with a highly unusual child. Jeff nichols brilliant midnight special weaves relatable themes of parental responsibility and faith in that which is traditionally unexplainable into a scifi road movie, with echoes of john carpenter, steven spielberg, and stephen king bouncing throughout.
Its not the greatest of films, but it held my interest for the entire movie and thats a good thing. March 18, 2016 in the scifi thriller midnight special, writerdirector jeff nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father michael shannon goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers. Theres a moment near the center of jeff nichols midnight special when an estranged mother and father stand together in a. Midnight special 2016 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles. Mar 17, 2016 stars who almost played iconic movie roles. Movie of the year basically just means that its a movie that make you really think and consider what is going on in the film. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Jeff nicholss midnight special buries itself in secrets and a brooding, lucid sense of ambiguity, and its exciting and unbalanced in equal measure.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the federal government. A father michael shannon, goes on the run to protect his young son, alton jaeden lieberher, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers. Midnight special is a modern day science fiction film with a very old school feel running through its veins. The film seems to start in familiar roadtrip thriller mode, but little by little, midnight special leads us towards a spectacular finalact reveal. Released march 18th, 2016, midnight special stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, jaeden martell the pg movie has a runtime of about 1. Everything you need to know about midnight special movie 2016. Mar 17, 2016 all 26 songs from the midnight special 2016 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
Alton meyer is a boy unlike any other in the world with bizarrely powerful abilities and strange weaknesses. Watch midnight special 2016 online for free without any ads and signup. Everything you need to know about midnight special movie. The midnight special in the song is, strictly speaking, a train, but its also a. Pictures, and entertainment one handled uk distribution. Watch midnight special online full movie from 2016 yidio. In the opening scene of midnight special, two armed men sneak a boy out of a motel room and into a customized 72 chevelle before peeling.