Review of Super 8 (1988) by Stephen Z — 28 Dec 2014

Very entertaining throwback to Steven Spielberg's blockbusters.

This review of Super 8 (1988) was written by Stephen Z on 28 Dec 2014.

Super 8 has generally received positive reviews.

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