I guess we hadn't watched it before because we thought it was aimed at a children's audience simply because of the movie poster.
We found ourselves literally on the edge of our seats from the minute the movie began. We had not read the blurb. We often ignore the blurb because it gives away any surprises the movie may have in store.
This film kept us guessing from the beginning. When it started, we thought it was going to be another Waco-cult film. Then it seemed like a parental abduction of an adopted boy.
Then the weird stuff started happening. I will not spoil the surprises. Watch it before you read anything about it.
My Opinion
This is a sci-fi movie from Warner Brothers, and it's a must-see if you like speculative books and films.
Written and directed by Jeff Nichols who confessed that the story was inspired by his child's illness, it stars Michael Shannon as Roy, Joel Edgerton as Lucas, Kirsten Dunst as Sarah, Adam Driver as Paul Sevier, and Jaeden Martell as Alton, the boy at the center of the film.
Great premise, great story, great acting, great directing, and spot-on special effects. I think that's enough greats. I had only 1 problem with the movie, and that's what all movies like this have in common. I won't share that here because I don't want to detract from how good the movie is.
If you don't have Netflix, you can rent it on Amazon Prime Video.
Takeaway Truth
If you like science fiction, watch Midnight Special.
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