JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of friendship, mystery, and adventure. Super 8 tells the story of six friends who accidentally film a train wreck only to discover that something unimag... more »inable escaped during the crash. Now, the only thing more mysterious than what it is - is what it wants. Experience the film that critics rave is, ?filled with unstoppable imagination and visual effects to spare. It will put a spell on you.? ? Peter Travers, Rolling Stone« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 3/18/2022...
With JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg as directors, how could a movie go wrong? It doesn't! This is a wonderful movie about some kids making a movie and witnessing a train wreck.
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Jennifer L. from SOUTH JORDAN, UT Reviewed on 7/13/2017...
I can't believe this movie came out in 2011 and I never even heard of it until 2016! And it was a very good story.
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Belinda S. (niara) from NEW YORK, NY Reviewed on 6/30/2012...
If imitation is the best form of flattery, than Abrams nailed it. What he nailed, unfortunately, is not an original film, rather a homage to Steven Spielberg, who he clearly idolizes. Not a good film, IMHO -- kind of like The Goonies meets Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It starts off well, and then about a half hour into it you realize, horribly, where it's going. I watched it to the end just to watch the entire film but had my head in my hands most of the time. Stereotypical characters, and again, a story airbrushed from about 10 others -- that, quite frankly, were done much better. I love J.J. Abrams (the re-booted Star Trek, Fringe, Cloverfield) but this was disappointing.
3 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
John L. (layne1138) from LANCASTER, OH Reviewed on 1/7/2012...
I was curious about this movie, but a little skeptical. Got it as a Christmas gift. It turned out to be really good. Great story, wonderful acting (very impressive from kids that age).....the time just flew by.