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Super 8 (2011)

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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NR

Synopsis:
"With a nod toward producer Steven Spielberg's landmark sci-fi films of the 1970s and '80s, writer-director J.J. Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with their Super 8 camera."


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"AWESOME!!"

"I think this is the best movie I've ever seen. The alien parts were amazing. The effects were amazing and I highly suggest it."
by jacobatthemovies on Sat Oct 8th, 2011
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"Superbly Super!!"

"I absolutely loved everything about this extraordinary movie, It all starts when a pickup truck derails a speeding train in a small town in Ohio, with a group of six kids who were filming a movie at the time caught it on camera. Shortly after this mysterious train crash the locals and all the dogs start to disappear , suspicions arise that the incident was anything but an accident and as the truth begins to emerge , no one is prepared for what they are about to learn. A truly breathtaking movie that is a must see for all ages! The talented young actors and actresses are definitely on their way to stardom and it shows . The visual effects are simply astounding with huge explosion filled action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This film left me extremely satisfied and inspired. Abram and Spielberg are a match made in heaven. What a fantastic film!!

Rating: Absolute Classic

*****

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by xXxMissChelzxXx on Thu Oct 6th, 2011
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"Just Amazing Plot!"

"Well producer Steven Spielberg, Writer or director J.J. Abrams teams with for this period sci-fi thriller set a very awesome movie which shows the phase of the late ’70s, i would rate 4 for this movie review and the way how it centering on a mysterious train crash in a small Ohio town. Summer, 1979: a group of young friends are filming a Super-8 movie when a pickup truck derails a speeding train. When the locals start to disappear and even the inquisitive deputy can’t come up with answers, suspicions emerge that the incident was anything but an accident. As the truth finally begins emerge, no one is prepared to learn what now stalks the unsuspecting citizens of this once quiet community. Kyle Chandler and Elle Fanning star. www.moviezadda.com/category/movies/friday-fury"
by Robincm86 on Fri Aug 5th, 2011
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"Amazing"

"This a phenomanol movie! It does a perfect job of combining chilling horror scenes, huge, explosion filled action sequences, and great emotional drama between the characters. The young actors are clearly on there way to stardom. This is defineteley one of my favorite movies. Abrams and Spielberg are match made in heaven. I hope they work together again."
by JamesH on Sat Jul 23rd, 2011
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"Mediocre 8"

"I was excited for this movie because I though it was a sequel to the classic "Magnificent 7", you know, just one better. It's not. It's about a train crash and some missing dogs. For more, check out my prehater youtube video for "Super 8""
by prehater on Thu Jul 7th, 2011
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"super 8 super movie"

"i love movies with blood and stuff like that and i loved this movie too"
by xheisi on Mon Jul 4th, 2011
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"Scary but FANTASTIC!"

"I loved this movie. It realy made my day. The problem is it contains lot of blood and injuries. I was glad that it was PG 13 and not PG. It kind of creeped me out at times with the hanging and stuff, but it gave is mystery and excitement!!! :D"
by irokursoxoff12 on Mon Jul 4th, 2011
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"Fantastic!"

"This is by far the best movie I have seen so far in 2011. Steven spielbergh is back in an all new adventure Ailien film, and he pulled it off beautifully. The talent shown by the young actors and actresses shows a step forward in the revolution in acting. This film taught many lessons, including the fact that life is hard, but make what is beat with it and move in when things seem like they won't get better. The visual affects are absolutely astounding, and the cinematography is the beat I've seen since LOTR. Overall, a breathtaking movie that is a must see for all ages."
by Edsta3000 on Sun Jul 3rd, 2011
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"Fresh new film done beautifullly"

"This film satisfied my expectations more than I imagined it would. The acting in this film was nothing short of amazing, which sometimes I forget that younger actors can be one of the most talented age group of actors. The group of friends in this film reminded me of a modern day goonies.The script was well-written and it was filmed beautifully. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed, but left with a more inspired feeling."
by jtrujillo91 on Wed Jun 15th, 2011
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"Super 8 is certainly a fresh face among the summer popcorn flicks"

"As I was making my way out from the theater, I overheard a friend giving his opinion on this movie which described it precisely, “It was E.T on steroids”. Well, maybe it was little something like that, but it was nonetheless one of the best summer movies I’ve seen in a while.

Now, this isn’t really an adventure movie made purely for kids, although it certainly made an effort to be children friendly. The fact that the filmmakers raise the emotional stake to break the norm of your average Sci-Fi adventure film proves that Super 8 is intended to be a film for pretty much everyone from all age groups.

Still, the new J.J. Abrams summer flick was quite remarkable. We miss seeing movies like this. There is something pure and innocent about the movie that awes me. A group of kids accidentally witness a horrifying train-wreck and capture the footage using a super 8 camera. Unexplained disappearances and deaths soon begin as the kids dig deeper into the truth behind the seemingly normal accident and the grave danger that lies behind. From there, they off-set a series of exciting and over-the-top adventure.

Not exactly an original story, but the filmmakers handle the plot so delicately and superbly, that it becomes almost nonessential in the end. The kinds, played by mostly newcomers, delivered everything a bunch of twelve and thirteen year olds has to offer, and maybe more. Young they may be, the chemistry between the two main characters, Alice (Elle Fanning), and Joe (Joel Courtney), was worth every scene. Abrams works his way and gives the audience exactly what they came to see, and he does it stylishly.

You won’t feel over-satisfied after seeing the movie, nor would it let you wanting for more. It concludes in the right place at the right time. Most importantly, the film makes you wonder, behind the laughter and tears, what does it the movie really leave us with? Is there more to the story than what appears onscreen? What does it truly represent?

My guess is that they really don’t matter at the end of the day. The kids are safe, the bad guy has left. Although on second thought, maybe we shouldn’t really be thinking this in terms of good and bad.

The only dissatisfaction I had with this movie comes in its somewhat uninspiring third act. Once we get a clear picture of the secret behind the mystery, we’re leave with no choice but to Hollywood-ize everything. The last twenty minutes of the film offer me just that. On one hand I was amazed by the fact that after the kids survive so many near fatal explosions they can still play heroes, on the other hand I was exhausted by the non-stopping chase sequences which did very little to advance the story plot. Then again, I guess that’s understandable. Don’t forget we’re dealing with Steven Spielberg here.

But all in all, this was an extraordinary movie. Abrams raises the bar of science fiction and serves the audience justice and fits well in the director’s shoe. Not you everyday Hollywood big pic, but Super 8 is certainly a fresh face among the summer popcorn flicks, and honestly, movies don’t get better than this."
by kevin1370 on Sat Jun 11th, 2011
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