Review of Super 8 (1988) by Midlands M — 19 Oct 2013
After the lens flare-drenched Star Trek and the disasteropolis of Cloverfield, J.J Abrams sticks with the sci-fi theme but attempts a homage of Spielbergian influences from ET, Indiana Jones and Close Encounters.
The focus on a child's rite of passage and finding creativity in small town America, the film echoes Abrams and Spielberg's own home-recording efforts and plays like a cross between Darabont's The Mist and The Goonies.
With a mix of good ol' fashioned childhood adventure and some great performances especially from the young actors, this is a solid effort focusing on story as much as visuals. 8.0/10 Midlands Movies Mike.
This review of Super 8 (1988) was written by Midlands M on 19 Oct 2013.
Super 8 has generally received positive reviews.
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