Super 8

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Blu B A Sci-Fi Thriller Classic. Really well made all around. The soundtrack is every Spielberg film you've seen before which is a good thing but I wish it was a bit more distinct on its own. The special effects are really good too but I do wish the creature design was practically done. I mean it looks good and I love how we don't see it until the very end but it kind of looks like every CGI alien from 2000 to now that we've seen before. And I think that the biggest thing here I wish this had more of, distinctness. Everything here reminds me of something else which might be by design given it's JJ behind the camera here who does have really good direction here. The kids feel like the kids from all 80's family movies like The Goonies & ET (again not a bad thing) and the setting and ending reminds me of Close Encounters. The mystery that unravels is interesting and does pull you in the entire time. It does get a bit messy though trying to link the romance, developing the backstory of the kids, the underlying mystery unfolding from the kid and the Dad cops perspectives. It does work though and draw you into the conspiracy/mystery going on though. A testament to how well it's made or rather how well it understands the things its borrowing from. If your a fan of Spielberg, JJ, any actors here, Sci-Fi, or thrillers give this a shot. It's JJ at his finest in a sense. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Richard W I think the best way to describe SUPER 8 is...it's The Goonies Vs. Predator! It reminds me a lot of watching Steven Spielberg films in the eighties as a kid. And I think that was exactly what J. J. Abrams was trying to do when he made it. SUPER 8 is very nostalgic for the era when kids could roam the streets like wild animals...and have adventures without parents being involved or even knowing what they were doing...as long as they were home by the time the street lights came on. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/26/25 Full Review Paul S This movie was incredible! It was the perfect blend of childhood fun, family struggles, and extraterrestrial phenomena. The story was beautiful and compelling, and it was so much fun to watch. If you like Stranger Things, you'll definitely like this movie. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and thriller fans! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Bronson K. J.J Abrams is such a creative director. This film has some awesome scenes and builds tension the right way. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Mate P ***SPOILERS*** Super 8 is a 80's Amblin movie that was made in 2011, which made it possible to have a bigger scale than the movies it's "based on". The beginning is absolutely captivating. The characters are likeable and sweet in their own way even if some of them can become annoying. The first act is my favourite, the second slowed down and went in a different direction than what I thought. I wanted more focus on the characters and their movie being made rather than the alien stuff. I also wanted them to incorporate that into the story. The shot they had of the alien would've been absolutely perfect if they adapted the story to the situation. The third act is kind of generic at this point, but I liked it, I was emotionally invested and I dropped a tear in the end. The direction is amazing, it has the Amblin, Spielberg look and tone, but J.J. Abrams still managed to make it his own film. The camera movement during the action sequences reminded me of Mission: Impossible III, but more sophisticated. I also loved the anamorphic film look. The visual effects and production design had a huge scale compared to what I initially thought. The score by Michael Giacchino is magical and is also reminiscent of the Amblin movies this is based upon. Super 8 is magical, but I wasn't a huge fan of where the story went from the second act. On the other hand I'd totally watch other films around these kids making other short films. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Ricardo M Super 8 is about kids living life until something unusual occurs before their eyes. Witnessing the occurrence puts them in a position that becomes life threatening. Searching for answers with nobody answering questions leads them on a journey to uncover the truth and what is behind the mysteries and mayhem that begins occurring in their city. This is a great Sci-fi/Thriller movie. The mysteries unfold slowly, keeping you watching until the final conclusion. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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