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Midnight Special is going to go down as a cult classic
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:12 pm
Everything about this movie is just totally enjoyable and sometimes breathtaking/nerve wracking.
Great cast, great cinematography, and direction.
It was really cool to see Michael Shannon in a legit lead role, holy smokes is that dude talented.
I was kind of meh on Donald Driver before, having just seen him TFA and a couple of unwillingly viewed episodes of Girls, but he totally impressed me with his role too.
I haven't seen it since it was still in theaters but was reminded of it by a coworker today and I have to recommend it to everyone who is a fan of just good film. It reminds me of an 80s movie, but with certain effects that may not have hit home as well.
Great cast, great cinematography, and direction.
It was really cool to see Michael Shannon in a legit lead role, holy smokes is that dude talented.
I was kind of meh on Donald Driver before, having just seen him TFA and a couple of unwillingly viewed episodes of Girls, but he totally impressed me with his role too.
I haven't seen it since it was still in theaters but was reminded of it by a coworker today and I have to recommend it to everyone who is a fan of just good film. It reminds me of an 80s movie, but with certain effects that may not have hit home as well.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 4:14 pm
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Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:12 pm to ManBearTiger
been wanting to see this
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:14 pm to ManBearTiger
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It was really cool to see Michael Shannon in a legit lead role, holy smokes is that dude talented.
I agree. He was the bright spot in BvS. I cheer for him every time I watch BvS he's the true protagonist of that movie.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:21 pm to Breesus
quote:His reading of that sorority letter is one of the greatest acting jobs of all times.
I agree
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:21 pm to ManBearTiger
Great movie up until the Close Encounters ending.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:25 pm to ManBearTiger
Movies with the word "Midnight" in the title usually (not always) exceed expectations.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:26 pm to ManBearTiger
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It was really cool to see Michael Shannon in a legit lead role, holy smokes is that dude talented.
In all seriousness, he was one of the best things about Boardwalk Empire. It's tough to stand out in that role, in that show, but he did it.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:30 pm to ManBearTiger
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I was kind of meh on Donald Driver before, having just seen him TFA
yeah, I dont know why they would cast an NFL WR to play the dark side, seems like more of a TE type role
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:31 pm to ManBearTiger
If you liked this movie I highly recommend Jeff Nichols' other two movies Take Shelter and Mud. He's on my list of directors I will see regardless of content.
Great receiver
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Donald Driver
Great receiver
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:31 pm to Fewer Kilometers
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Great movie up until the Close Encounters ending.
That was only the whole point of the story. Would you chop that and just have a fun story about dad and his son on the run from the gubment?
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:32 pm to Uncle Stu
I'm gonna let it sit
Posted on 10/24/16 at 5:31 pm to PowerTool
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Would you chop that and just have a fun story about dad and his son on the run from the gubment?
I'd preferred if they'd done it in a less touchy-feely manner. I understand that a sci-fi film needs a sci-fi ending. I just thought that the tone of the film shifted way to abruptly.
And I'm a big fan of Mud and Take Shelter. The ending just seemed like a big left turn for the director.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 5:33 pm to novowels
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If you liked this movie I highly recommend Jeff Nichols' other two movies Take Shelter and Mud. He's on my list of directors I will see regardless of content.
If you're a Shannon fan, track down 99 Homes. It'll rip your heart out.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 5:41 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Yeah, it was fairly abrupt. I could have used some buildup or communications from the other world before he just "knows."
Posted on 10/24/16 at 5:41 pm to ManBearTiger
Idk about cult classic. It's good Tho
Also Mud is more likely to be a cult classic before midnight special imo
Also Mud is more likely to be a cult classic before midnight special imo
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:27 pm to ManBearTiger
I loved it.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:56 pm to ManBearTiger
Stupidest movie I've ever seen.
Would literally want to /wrists before watching it again
I watched it on the flight home to see my family from 6 months overseas, the movie still pissed me off.
Would literally want to /wrists before watching it again
I watched it on the flight home to see my family from 6 months overseas, the movie still pissed me off.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 7:54 am to Fewer Kilometers
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If you're a Shannon fan, track down 99 Homes. It'll rip your heart out.
99 Homes was excellent, that movie definitely flew under the radar.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 8:16 am to novowels
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If you liked this movie I highly recommend Jeff Nichols' other two movies Take Shelter and Mud. He's on my list of directors I will see regardless of content.
Shotgun Stories too is a fantastic film. Probably top 5 directorial debuts of the last decade.
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