Midnight Special (2016)

	Also Known As: -
	Year of first release: 2016
	Director: Jeff Nichols
	Actors:  Michael Shannon (Man of Steel, The Shape of Water), Joel Edgerton (Bright), Kirsten Dunst (The Virgin Suicides, Spider-Man 1-3), Adam Driver (Star Wars 7-8)
	Country: USA
	Genre: Drama, Fantasy
	Conditions of visioning: 15.03.2018, in-flight entertainment, 10" tablet screen
Synopsis: A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the child's special powers.
Review: I did not expect much from that movie, but it surprised me and turned out to be pretty good. One thing I love is that it may take place nowadays, it has a nice 80's look thanks to its setting in the USA south-midwest (not big modern cities) that time seems to have passed by. The same goes for the characters: clothes, look (mustache forever), behavior... The religious cult reminds of a Stephen King story like The Mist. Then as I wrote for example about Mercury Rising, a story with a child is always more touching and the threats feel more important. The kid is well played by Jaeden Lieberher and the other actors surrounding him are all very good and convincing. And the simple story keeps on surprising until the very end. A nice fantastic movie that comes highly recommended.
Rating: 8 /10