Finally, it closes with the best finale of any film this year, the most heart - wrenching ending I've seen in a studio film in years, that for once shows us the emotional toll that a taut thrill - ride would have on a person in real life. (moviemezzanine.com)
By the time we reach the ending, the emotional connection still hasn't been made and given the tear - jerking finales of the films that Midnight Special is so clearly modelled after, it's a major problem. (theguardian.com)
In fact, most of the drama takes place independent of Affleck, who only really takes center stage during the climactic finale of the film. (qwipster.net)