Review of Super 8 (1988) by Nikole S — 30 Oct 2012

I love love love love love love love love love this movie!!!!!!!! I have watched it so many times I can't even count!

This review of Super 8 (1988) was written by Nikole S on 30 Oct 2012.

Super 8 has generally received positive reviews.

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