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By Tom Huddleston (600) for Time Out (7,510) on 02 Aug 2011

A diverting but rather pointless affair, undermined by its obsessive and clinical commitment to recreating past glories…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 02 Aug 2011

Super 8 is a hugely entertaining sci-fi thriller, thanks to a strong script, impressive special effects, pacey direction and terrific performances…

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By Lisa Giles-Keddie (242) for Real.com (194) on 02 Aug 2011

An engaging cross between coming-of-age exploration films like The Goonies, with tender, heartfelt moments of Stand by Me, and Abrams's supernatural,…

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By Simon Reynolds (297) for Digital Spy (1,161) on 02 Aug 2011

A giddily nostalgic film that recaptures the sense of awe and wonder from early Spielberg classics such as Close Encounters and ET…

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By Ian Nathan (392) for Empire (3,446) on 30 Jul 2011

It's nowhere close to E. T. - what is…

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By Chris Barsanti (896) for PopMatters (2,617) on 28 Jul 2011

J.J. Abrams here strains so hard to hit all the right buttons that he misses almost all of them…

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By Kevin A. Ranson (644) for MovieCrypt.com (644) on 27 Jul 2011

While it's not perfect, it's honestly one of the most interesting films that's been out all year and certainly this summer…

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By Belmont-Review (1) on 26 Jul 2011

This movie was perfect till the end. A glowing front story accompanied by a compelling back story…

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By Badsniper (11) on 22 Jul 2011

Though it wasn't much of a movie to watch with friends, it still had some pretty cool scenes…

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By Jeremy Heilman (393) for MovieMartyr.com (391) on 11 Jul 2011

Abrams panders to his audience and wrongly assuming that more explosions, more pathos, and more clichés will provide a path to more approval…

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By Juanita2K8 (2) on 07 Jul 2011

Really, Steven Spielberg, what were you thinking? This movie reminded me of a nightmare I had as a child…

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By Rob Humanick (476) for Projection Booth (270) on 05 Jul 2011

A case of ultimately dashed high hopes, no matter how much it has going for it along the way…

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By Ethan Alter (997) for Television Without Pity (337) on 04 Jul 2011

The alien invader storyline often feels as though its happening in a completely different universe than the small-town story of friendship…

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By Wesley Lovell (690) for Cinema Sight (678) on 03 Jul 2011

You can't write an original screenplay while stealing from better directors…

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By Alnortiz (10) on 01 Jul 2011

Two years ago, J.J. Abrams gave us the breathtaking film, Star Trek. Two years later, Abrams gives us the best original film in a long time…

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By Neebond (14) on 01 Jul 2011

A simple perfect summer movie with a very interesting story. Suitable for all age groups go for it…

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By Fistobuizel (4) on 30 Jun 2011

A fun mix of Sci-Fi and Drama, this movie, despite what it might seem, is completely original…

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By Margiez (2) on 30 Jun 2011

I was not sure going by the trailers, but the movie was great to watch. Brought me back in time, fast paced and original…

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By Linda Cook (1,442) for KWQC-TV (Iowa) (236) on 30 Jun 2011

This is old-school storytelling. And it just plain feels good to experience it…

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By Charlie Lyne (195) for Ultra Culture (187) on 30 Jun 2011

Simple, sweet and far more understated than you've been led to believe. And it's got lens flares coming out of its ears, natch…

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