Super 8 (2011)

Release Date:

June 10, 2011

Director: J. J. Abrams
Writer(s): J. J. Abrams
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi
Language: English
Runtime: 112 mins

Cast

Joe Lamb: Joel Courtney
Jackson Lamb: Kyle Chandler
Alice Dainard: Elle Fanning
Charles: Riley Griffiths
Cary: Ryan Lee
Martin: Gabriel Basso

Review


Super 8 pays homage to the film classic, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Famed director Steven Spielberg not only gave his blessing but was a producer of the film along with J. J. Abrams. As a result, Super 8 touched on the sentimental without becoming a replica of one of history's best films. What I loved most about this movie is its ability to startle while make science fiction situations seem believable and relatable. The child actors in this film were on point; Elle Fanning in particular was excellent. I've seen it once, and I cant wait to see it again. Lastly, the ending credits... awesome.  

Favorite Quote
Louis Dainard: I saw it... No one believes me...
Joe Lamb: I believe you.