Review of Super 8 (2011) by Brandon O — 25 Dec 2012

I still remember little over a year ago seeing Iron Man 2 and the teaser for this film popped up during the previews. I was intrigued on it and followed the Viral marketing Campaign ever since. Though I obviously wanted more on it because seeing two of my favorite names in Hollywood J.

J Abrams (Director) and Steven Spielberg (Producer) attached made me ache in anticipation. Today was the day I finally got to see it. To be honest I was never so hyped up to get a movie stub. For a reviews sake Iâ(TM)ll inform you of the story.

In the late 1970's a boy named Joe helps his friend Charles make a Movie after he suffers a âLossâ?. They film at a train station, someone crashes into the train, and a "Creature" escapes.

That is just one concept for there are stories and themes of grief, love (A little Romeo and Juliet going on), and closure throughout the movie.. The movie was everything I wanted and more! People say this is pretty much E.

T because it has an alien and thereâ(TM)s kids in it. No, no, no! E.T didn't go blowing S*** up! Anyways, seeing raw talent from the next-to-nobody young actors (Even you Fanning!) showed off some of the best premature acting in years which created definitive characters that we are some of the most enjoyable since The Goonies (Amblin Irony).

The film will not fall short of entertainment at all. These kids are rather providing funny comedy, filming their movie, or running for their lives. But sure, the film does mix up genres a little bit but it NEVER distracts from the overall story, it just makes it more suspenseful.

Which is why I would like to state that the full train sequence was one of the most thrilling scenes in blockbuster History. I feel sure people will reflect on it in the future as a classic scene for this (And I never make this statement) is a true classic film.

The Story is strong, acting is far from moderate, and I will not lie, I shed a tear in one specific scene. Abrams and Spielberg have really outdone themselves because this may be influenced from other films, it is a true classic! Movies like this make us feel that Hollywood has some hope in providing good old entertainment that is not drawn out from adapted stories, sequels, or prequels.

For this I highly respect those two as Idols. Donâ(TM)t question the unknown mystery of the story and just go see it. I canâ(TM)t think of a reason not to like it.