Andy serkis to receive the international broadcasting conventions highest honor, for his achievement in bringing extraordinary humanity to computergenerated characters in planet of the apes, star wars, king kong, and lord of the rings. Rent midnight special 2016 starring michael shannon and joel edgerton on dvd and bluray. Michael shannon who appeared in that film is on the run with his especially gifted eightyearold son jaeden lieberher who is being hunted. This is a different type of movie one that refuses to outline every detail and motivation, moving at its own pace. The film is a grind made hollow by a distinct lack of substance and. When thelma and louise drive off that cliff, its a great climax for a movie but a terrible ending for a road trip.
The blockbuster masters films were about a fathers legacy, how his actions present or not impact the life of the child. Pay your bill, connect to wifi, check your email and voicemail, see whats on tv and more. 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. For leaked info about upcoming movies, twist endings, or anything else spoileresque, please use the following method. Watch midnight special starring michael shannon in this mysterycrime on directv. It is nicholss fourth fulllength film and his first studio production. Mar 18, 2016 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. But nichols has never attempted anything quite like the conclusion to his latest movie, midnight special. 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. Pictures, and entertainment one handled uk distribution. Everything you need to know about midnight special movie.
Midnight sun is based on japanese film taiyo no uta, which translates to song of the sun, but since its release in 2006 it has also become known as midnight sun. Midnight special and the bronze are among the specialty films opening this. 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 isnt quite as bad as all that sounds, but it does demand one imbibe a couple mugs of coffee before watching. Jeff nicholss midnight special buries itself in secrets and a brooding, lucid sense of ambiguity, and its exciting and unbalanced in equal measure. Some of the movie s story ideas may seem very familiar, but its more about emotions than special effects or thrills.
Midnight special interviews and comedy dvds help compliment this set although i would have preferred more music. 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. There were other movies released on the same date, including the divergent series. 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. Its one of those movies that a day after youve seen it, you start to fully understand the film. In midnight special, its about how a child affects a father. The government and a group of religious extremists pursue a man michael shannon and his son jaeden lieberher, a. Watch midnight special online stream full movie directv. Apr 01, 2016 people want a spielberg movie and instead they get a nichols movie. 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. With midnight special, jeff nichols enters the pantheon of those nostalgic american filmmakers armed with their lens flares, pandoras boxes and deeply sentimental reasons, driven by a protective father figure and a maternal relationship to the plot itself. The midnight special in the song is, strictly speaking, a train, but its. Midnight special is a smartly crafted exercise in exploring what the gifted child means to different individuals and factions. On demand service available to residential customers only who subscribe to spectrum tv in digital, tv select or above.
Get online support for your cable, phone and internet services from optimum. Midnight special is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the american south. Million sellers the midnight special behindthescenes booklet. Dark and grainy, set on rural backroads, i felt like i was in a low budget 70s movie. Redbone come and get your love live 1974 the midnight special guardians of the galaxy. Midnight special 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Midnight special 2016 stream and watch online moviefone.
The fun begins when a penniless showgirl colbert impersonates a hungarian countess and, with the help of an aristocrat barrymore, quickly adapts to her new lifestyle. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate midnight special showtimes for local movie theaters. Released march 18th, 2016, midnight special stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, jaeden martell the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 51 min, and received a. Its not the greatest of films, but it held my interest for the entire movie and thats a good thing. 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. If you like midnight special you are looking for suspenseful, serious and suspense movies about with chase, on the run, hostage, government, supernatural, family relations and supernatural ability themes of drama, mystery and scifi genre shot in usa or greece.
Starring michael shannon, kirsten dunst and adam driver, this film examines the intricacies of the media, faith and widespread panic in a wholly cinematic and beautiful way with an epic twist of science fiction which would get the carl sagan seal of. What does the ending of the movie midnight special mean, if. Midnight special was backed and primarily distributed by warner bros. 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 late70s80s homage and a familial drama, but all.
Starring michael shannon, kirsten dunst and adam driver, this film examines the intricacies of the media, faith and widespread panic in a wholly cinematic and beautiful way with an epic twist of science fiction which would get the carl sagan seal of approval. 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. Midnight special 2016 where to stream and watch decider. 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. The top 12 michael shannon movie roles, ranked by extreme creepiness. Mar 19, 2016 midnight special isnt quite as bad as all that sounds, but it does demand one imbibe a couple mugs of coffee before watching. It is very well edited and you can skip all the talking if you just want to veiw the music. 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. There was real joy in experiencing the movie for the first time. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate midnight special information, showtimes, trailers, photos, and cast information. Dec 16, 2016 midnight special is the most recent offering from jeff nichols who brought us such delights as mud and take shelter.
Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes and theater information delivered right to your inbox. Pictures presents, in association with faliro house productions, a tristate production. The song refers to the passenger train midnight special and its everloving light sometimes everliving light the song is historically performed in the countryblues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been covered by many artists. Burt sugarmans midnight special legendary performances on from 19731980 with bonuses. The original film follows kaoru, who, much like katie in the upcoming american version, suffers. In midnight special, on the run with a highly unusual child. Midnight special was released in 2016 on friday, march 18, 2016 in limited movie theaters.
Midnight special comes close to greatness is undeniable its first hour is a deliriously inventive, utterly arresting cosmic thriller that keeps its cards very close to its chest. Well thats what happened and i chose to watch midnight special. Part scifi, part action, part chase, part religious, part speculation. Start your free trial to watch midnight special and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Mar 21, 2016 behind the astonishing midnight special ending. 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. Get the latest showtimes for midnight special and bypass the lines by buying movie tickets online. The sound and picture quality is a little better than the guthy renker edition. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Mar 18, 2016 but midnight special is a chase movie, and like all chase movies it runs the risk of losing all narrative momentum once it arrives at a destination. Stream new movie releases and classic favorites on hbo.
Midnight special is a 2016 american science fiction film written and directed by jeff nichols, and produced by sarah green and brian kavanaughjones. Find out where midnight special 2016 is streaming, if midnight special 2016 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Watch midnight special starring michael shannon in this drama on directv. Midnight special goes off its own narrative cliff, capping a compelling story with a thirdact resolution so misguided thats its the dramatic equivalent of. Even if these references hint at the sort of story that midnight special tells.
Why that midnight special ending makes perfect sense. Watch midnight special streaming online hulu free trial. I apologize for any spoilers in this video regarding the movie, midnight special in. So many modern blockbusters err on the side of handholding, underlining their. So it was with great anticipation i went to midnight special. The original film follows kaoru, who, much like katie in the upcoming american version, suffers from xeroderma pigmentosum. What movie was the song midnight special in answers. Alton meyer is a boy unlike any other in the world with bizarrely powerful abilities and strange weaknesses. At the berlin international film festival this year, a lot of talk rose about a film called midnight special. Nichols drops us into the middle of a chase and demands us to pay attention and figure out whats going on.
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