Midnight special 2016 thriller, drama, scifi, action. Jeff nicholss fourth feature film tries some interesting things, but loses its way in the. The film offered audience an open ending and rooms to think. Midnight special is a breathtaking display of visual storytelling. What does the ending of the movie midnight special mean, if. And since science cant explain it yet, some faith might be.
Alternate ending was formed when three friends realized they all shared a passion for movies. Midnight special blending grassroots character detail with a healthy dash of paranormal intrigue, jeff nichols puts an original spin on the road movie. The biggest quirk in the whole movie to me was not the whole lightbeing, parallel universe thing that was just somewhat of a typical sci fi movie explanation. The ending of, perhaps one of the most entertaining movie of this year stree puzzled you. The overall concept it laid out during the first half of the film vanished somewhere in the middle, taking with it the buildup of intrigue and. I still, however, dont really get how the title works into movie outside of the end credit song being midnight special by creedence clearwater revival but oh well.
Contrary to popular belief, midnight special is a spiritual movie, turned scifi, turned spiritual again. Midnight special can be divided into two halves separated by an abrupt plot shift that robs the film of its potential. 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. Opening with a child abduction and ending with a spectacular scifi. Dark and grainy, set on rural backroads, i felt like i was in a low budget 70s movie.
Midnight special was backed and primarily distributed by warner bros. We survey the best science fiction movies that have come our way so far this century. Adam driver, kirsten dunst, and joel edgerton star in midnight special. You can interpret that scene as simply trying to get away from fbi, so she needs to change her appearance.
Movie of the year basically just means that its a movie that make you really think and consider what is going on in the film. Midnight special is an intriguing genre exercise that mostly succeeds. The film is about a child who possesses super powers and a father who takes his son on the run to protect him. Midnight special starring michael shannon, joel edgerton, and adam driver, follows a boy. In general, what happened was that, for whatever reason, the boy is just more a part of that other world than he is a part of our world, and he go.
Jeff nicholss latest film, midnight special, is a beautiful, sad, striking work of cinematic art. Midnight special2016 alton leaves scene alton goes back to his people midnight special is available on digital hd, bluray, and dvd i do not own nor take credit for the clipsscenes uploaded. I didnt feel like nichols mishandled the ending to midnight special, but i did feel let down. Behind the astonishing midnight special ending buzzfeed. A brief synopsis and the ending will be revealed for the movie midnight special. In general, what happened was that, for whatever reason, the boy is just more a part of that other world than he is a part of our world, and he goes to join his fellow glowypeople in the other world. Jeff nichols candidly admitted that he was inspired to write midnight special after his own son nearly died at a tender age, and the fear. 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. However, the answers from the original novel may not satisfy audiences. Spoiler alert by the ending of the movie, im guessing you mean literally the last two seconds. The film stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver, jaeden martell, and sam shepard. Along with tom hanks performance as fred rogers in a beautiful day in the. The glow in the dads eyes at the end made me wonder if it wasnt some kind of evolutionary thing going on. So they found the movie a boring dud, as if without significance, and with a wtf ending.
Midnight special is a 2016 american science fiction film written and directed by jeff nichols, and produced by sarah green and brian kavanaughjones. I did come to the conclusion that adorable little pihu passed away. Our goal is to save you time and money by sharing our thoughts and recommendations on which movies to race to theaters for. Midnight special ending obviously spoilers posted by jack ruby on 61616 at 7. This weekend, jeff nichols midnight special opens in limited release.
In the end, thats what i take away from midnight special the power of visual storytelling. Top movies streaming and dvd warning the ending to these films will be revealed. Dont continue reading if you havent seen the movie take shelter by jeff nichols um, midnight special anyone. And the writerdirector knows that can be frustrating for some moviegoers. The movie starts with curtis witnessing a storm with rain made of motor oil. Some of the movies story ideas may seem very familiar, but its more about emotions than special effects or thrills. Contrary to popular belief, midnight special is a spiritual movie, turned scifi. It is images from the film that pass through my mind mostflames falling from the sky, a father carrying his child, the shaking of grass as something is about to happen, and the jawdropping finale. 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. Midnight special is a modern day science fiction film with a very old school feel running through its veins. The heartbreaking story that inspired jeff nichols to. Foundflix specializes in cult and horror content, bringing you some of my favorite forgotten gems and celebrating cults best moments.
Rachel brosnahan accepts the imdb starmeter award at the 2020 sundance film festival. Maybe it was the combination of the swelling music, the sudden amount of over explanation, and the cheesy postreveal end titles. What midnight special is, and why many viewers didnt get it. The last scene was what got my attention about an explanation. I just saw midnight special then listened to the filmcast. Midnight special is the rare action movie that could stand a few more pauses for reflection, and the rarer jeff nichols movie that works more on pacing, energy, and excitement than on character.
But theres a very strong criticism from even some people who share my opinion. Here is a fun video explaining the movie ending for midnight special 2016. What does the ending of the movie midnight special mean. It is nicholss fourth fulllength film and his first studio production.
Most people had a common misconception after ending of this awesome movie, shraddha kapoor is real stree. The retro, the modern, and the plain confusing meld together in. A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the childs special powers. In the end, thats what i take away from midnight specialthe power of visual storytelling. On this ending explained, i tackle the stephen king apocalyptic zombie thriller cell 2016, starring john cusack and samuel l. Midnight special is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the american south.
Jeff nichols has made it no secret that classic scifi films such as close encounters of the third kind are inspirations for his film however, i find the fact that his relationship with his own son was used as an inspiration too, much more intriguing. I need to revisit the film to be sure, but i remember feeling like the ending was really mishandled. If you havent seen the movie, i would recommend watching it, even if just for the last three minutes of the film. Ending explanation for the movie take shelter because this movies ending is definitely able to wreck your brain if you arent careful. Another, deeper explanation would be though, that dursts character now is free from religion and dogma.
I have people who really love my movies and hate my endings. The most telling scene on this interpretation, is at the very end, when durst is cutting her hair. 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. Like the ending of take shelter, in midnight special the director gets away with making a film about faith possibly, without alienating nonreligious or nonchristian viewers. I was surprised they all didnt see or werent sure if michael shannons eyes glowed at the end.
This video includes a short 30second skit before diving into unraveling the ending and other scenes. Korean movie parasite is a picture in class warfare but who knows which class in particular this movie is eviscerating. There was real joy in experiencing the movie for the first time. Midnight special 2016 where to stream and watch decider. Take shelter presents itself as doomsday movie or some sort of psychological thriller related to that, when it could just as easily be seen as a film about the. Ending explanation for the movie take shelter taylor. Find out where midnight special 2016 is streaming, if midnight special 2016 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Midnight special stars joel edgerton and kirsten dunst talk about inspiration for their roles, films that took them into a new career phase, and more. The midnight after does not fully make sense, but succeeds without having to.
Pictures, and entertainment one handled uk distribution. Last shot of midnight special spoilers and the last detail in the last shot of a movie. Infamous drug smuggler and prison escapee whose experience in a turkish prison was the basis of the hit cult film, midnight express, billy hayes recounts his story and his shocking return to. The movie spoiler your guide to the latest plot twists. Hidden movies twists and turns investigated because if you dig closedbox films that sucker your sucker punch, then this is the film for you. Nichols has yet to make a bad movie, and midnight special is not only within his usual style of excellencedespite that semiwonky ending its also his most accessible film to date. Nichols drops us into the middle of a chase and demands us to pay attention and figure out whats going on. Overall id say midnight special was a pretty good flick, a solid b. 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. The gentlemen film recommendation explained i know you. Mud is by far the happiest ending of any movie ive made, and i think that even that, youre still not sure exactly what happens to him. Jeff nichols midnight special 2015 is a new scifi drama movie. The film, currently in limited release, is structured as an extended chase sequence between roy michael shannon and his son alton jaeden. By the ending of the movie, im guessing you mean literally the last two seconds.
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