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Movie
Name/Year: Super
8
(2011)
Genre:
Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Length:
1h
52min
Rating:
PG-13
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Writer:
J.J. Abrams
Actors:
Joel Courtney, Jessica Tuck,
Joel McKinnon Miller, Ryan Lee, Zach Mills, Riley Griffiths, Gabriel
Basso, Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard, AJ Michalka, Andrew Miller, Jakob
Miller, Jade Griffiths, Britt Flatmo, Elle Fanning, Glynn Turman,
Noah Emmerich, Richard T. Jones, David Gallagher, Brett Rice, Michael
Giacchino, Beau Knapp, Bruce Greenwood, Dale Dickey, Jack Axelrod,
Dan Castellaneta, Thomas F. Duffy, Teri Clark, Tom Quinn, CaitrĂona
Balfe, Bingo O'Malley, Tony Guma, Marco Sanchez, Katie Lowes
Metacritic
Blurb: In the summer of 1979, a
group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train
crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not
an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable
events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to
uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them
could have imagined.
Cat’s
Point of View:
This year for our spooky month series,
we decided to bring you something a little different – a countdown
of horror or thriller movies that have a number in the title. These
aren't in a bad/good arrangement or even in order of desire to watch,
as our Top 20 Lists usually are. We're set to have 8 reviews for you,
including this one, between now and the end of October, thus counting
down from 8 to 1. Some of these movies are a little off the beaten
path, so to speak, but they sparked our curiosity.
That being said, we're kicking things
off with Super 8. This wasn't my first watch of this film, but
I remember it fondly. It was a fun retrospective as well as a
nostalgia fix given the time-period of the setting. I was happy to
give Super 8 a fresh look to bring you this review with a new
experience, rather than memories from years ago.
Super 8 has a very
'kids-with-bikes' adventure quality, and while this is a Sci-fi/
Horror blend, it is definitely watchable for the age range of the
kids depicted on the screen. There might be some content that might
be too disturbing for the younger set, but the PG-13 rating is very
appropriate. There's little to no “real” blood, tame language for
the most part, and a good deal of the violent shenanigans are just
off-screen or obscured in a way that you don't always see it
directly. I think it's a brilliant touch that helps build the
suspense throughout the movie. Our imaginations are very crafty with
filling in the horrible blanks. Not only does the anticipation ramp
up for the “big reveal,” but it's also a little cost-conscious
for the production due to savings on the effects – putting the big
bucks into the payoff scenes at the climax. I was relieved that there
was an amazing reveal here that was worth the wait.
I would, honestly, expect no less from
a production helmed by J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Trek Into Darkness,
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens) and with Steven
Spielberg (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Ready Player One, West Side
Story) as a producer greatly hands-on with the project. He is one
of, if not my top favorite creative cinematic voices. I have adored
his movies ever since I was literally a baby.
This movie offers a full range of
emotions on this wild ride of a story. It opens with some deep
dramatic notes that helps the audience invest in the characters. Then
you get into some relatable coming-of-age stuff right as all hell
breaks loose. The fewer details I discuss here, the better – trust
me.
If you haven't already seen Super 8,
this season of chills and thrills would be a great time to cue it up.
If you have already watched this film in the past, then why not give
it another spin? It was definitely a pleasant re-watch for me.
Rotten
Tomatoes Critic Score – 81%
Rotten
Tomatoes Audience Score –
75%
Metascore
– 72%
Metacritic
User Score –
7.3/10
IMDB
Score –
7.0/10
Trust
the Dice: Cat’s Rating – 4/5
P.S –
There
is a mid-credits scene.
Movie
Trailer:
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