“Midnight Special” plays around with superstitions and an intriguing plot that keeps you thinking.
It is the kind of tale where a little boy is discovered with special unknown powers and the government think that he’s a weapon / threat while a religious cult treats him like he’s “sent from God”.
Surprisingly, there were also several “Superman” Easter eggs in the film, including scenes where Alton was reading Superman comic books throughout the whole film. And let’s not forget that Michael Shannon played General Zod in “Man Of Steel” (2013).
We think what Nichols is trying to say through this film is how this mini-Superman is learning to live as himself, rather than struggling to be a part of the world he doesn’t belong in.
“Midnight Special” also stars Kirsten Dunst as Alton’s mother, Josh Edgerton as Lucas, Sam Shephard as the cult leader, and Adam Driver as Paul Sevier, a National Safety Authority (NSA) agent.
Check out the trailer below:
“Midnight Special” is out in a cinema near you now.
For more information, visit the film’s website.
