Everything I wanted.

Rating: 9/10 (4 December 2011)

When you read the negative reviews people complaining how this movie just "copies" Spielbergs work of the 70s/80s. While this is certainly true and you can see his footprint undoubtedly it doesn't make this movie a bad one. It is Abrams re-imagination of what we loved about Close Encounter or E.T. While some wanted new stuff I expected a mix of everything which made mainstream cinema amazing in the last decades. It is funny and sad, loud and quiet. It is about family and friendship. About growing up and becoming an adult. The late 70s setting is implemented outstandingly. Characters are great. This group of kids just works excellent together and I caught myself rooting for them from the beginning. The whole movie is well paced from start to finish. The ending? Just right.
For me personally - an instant favorite.