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- Kevin Ward12. Juli 2025A solidly entertaining flick that give me E.T. vibes except with a mostly adult cast. The supernatural mystery of it was engaging, but would have liked a bit more depth and development of the characters involved. We really don’t learn much about any of them despite there being hints of a deep history intertwined with folks at “the ranch”. Not the best kids movie, per se. It held both my sons’ attention throughout, but I don’t really think they came away from it with anything other than neutral feelings towards it. I think this is a solid one time watch, though.
- Shaydeknight23. April 2026This film is a controlled, deliberate piece of science fiction that understands tone better than other similar films. It's patient and restrained but utterly entrancing. The "cult ranch" element is a fantastic foundation. It draws from recognizable strains of American apocalyptic belief, close to the Branch Davidians in presentation. The mythology feels utterly plausible and completely realistic, which allows the film to offer a simple and engaging backstory without losing credibility. Jeff Nichols directs really well here. There's no massive information dump, the situation is disclosed bit by bit which makes it all the more intriguing. There's no attempt to pad the premise with pseudo-scientific language. The narrative trusts that the viewer will accept being a part of the film's journey rather than having to offer explicit clarification. The breathtaking final reveal works because it's not over-prepared, it arrives as a culmination. The performances are stark but realistic. Michael Shannon anchors the film with a rigid, almost ascetic focus. Joel Edgerton plays competence without theatrics, a man solving problems as they spring up. Kirsten Dunst strips her maternal role down to something quiet, protective, and utterly credible. Jaeden Martell does a fine job for his age by remaining opaque without disengaging the audience. The film's moral structure was, for me, one of the best things I've seen in a while. No faction is reduced to villainy. The parents act with urgency and purpose because they're trying to help their child. The cult operates within its own coherent belief system and unlike real-world cults, they're clearly not insane because they actually have a tangible messiah on their hands. The government responds sensibly as an institution confronted with an unquantifiable threat. Each group behaves rationally within its frame, which sustains tension without artificial conflict. Each person is right and justified in his/her actions, and that makes the story that much better. No one acts stupidly just to move the plot. Action sequences are grounded and functional. They emerge from decisions rather than spectacle. Movement, geography, and consequence are clearly defined, which gives even small moments weight. The risk in the film's approach is sparseness. Because it offers no comprehensive explanation of its underlying mechanics, it leaves little margin for viewers expecting a fully articulated system. I think that restraint is the point. It holds together because every element serves the same objective. Nothing is overstated, nothing is wasted, and the film ends without diluting its central idea. In short, I genuinely enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would!
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Midnight Special wurde am 18. Februar 2016 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Midnight Special führte(n) Jeff Nichols.
Midnight Special hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 52 Min..
Midnight Special wurde produziert von Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Sarah Green.
Vater Roy ist mit seinem kleinen Sohn Alton auf der Flucht- er will ihn beschützen und herausfinden, was hinter den mysteriösen, außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten des Jungen steckt, wegen denen der Kleine eine Schutzbrille tragen muss. Was als Flucht vor religiösen Extremisten und vor der Polizei beginnt, wird zur landesweiten Menschenjagd, inklusive Regierungsbeteiligung. NSA-Spezialist Sevier will möglichst viel über den besonderen Jungen und seine Fähigkeiten erfahren und nimmt zu diesem Zweck Altons Ziehvater und Sekten-Guru Calvin samt dessen Gemeinde in Gewahrsam, um sie einem Verhör zu unterziehen. Währenddessen setzen Roy und sein Kumpel Lucas alles daran, Alton vor dem Schlimmsten zu bewahren. Und sie wollen ihm dabei helfen, sein Schicksal zu erfüllen, das die ganze Welt beeinflussen könnte...
Die Hauptcharaktere in Midnight Special sind Roy Tomlin (Michael Shannon), Alton Meyer (Jaeden Martell), Lucas (Joel Edgerton).
Midnight Special ist bewertet mit 12.
Midnight Special ist eine Thriller, Adventure, Drama Film.
Midnight Special hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 6.7 von 10.
Midnight Special hatte ein Budget von 18 Mio. $.
Midnight Special erzielte Einnhamen von 7,1 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.