I would have much rather watched the movie the kids were making in Super 8, then Super 8 itself.

Rating: 4/10 (13 June 2011)

Many people will no doubt label Super 8 as a 'great summer film' and 'lots of fun'. I, on the other hand, will label it as 'crap'. It is just another brainless Hollywood production created off a sub-par script that is marketed behind some big names in Abrams and Spielberg.
I knew it was heading in a bad direction after watching the way-over-the-top train crash scene. Ugh. If you are someone who doesn't care about movies at least making an attempt at realism, this won't bother you. If you are one whom likes an attempt at realism this whole movie will bother you.
Their are MANY themes and sub-plots to this movie, but none of these parallel movie lines are developed enough for the viewer to actually care. The acting is good which makes at least some of the relationships work well, but not enough to overcome the 'lameness' of it all.
There is an attempt at some suspense and mystery by not revealing 'the mystery' for a while...and this attempt falls flat on its face. No pay-off whatsoever. None.
And then of course there is the ending of the movie. The entire time I was watching the last scene I wanted to continually punch myself in the face for actually paying to see this crap. The symbolic scene and gesture at the end was so incredibly lame that I have to completely revoke my JJ Abrams fan card. Which is a shame.
I would have much rather watched the movie the kids were making in Super 8, then Super 8 itself. That pretty much sums it up.