Super 8 delivers that larger than life adventure that has been missing in movies for so long

Rating: Null/10 (20 July 2011)

Not since films such as E.T., The Goonies and Stand By Me has there been such an exciting and magical experience presented to us at the theater. It's main characters are a group of kids. It's location is a small town in Ohio in 1979. It's feel, however, is larger than life. A grand sense of adventure that speaks to the child that still lives within all of our hearts. Under the guidance of Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams has written and directed his masterpiece.. the film that will forever define him as a brilliant director.
The story focuses on a group of six middle school age friends who, while filming a super 8 movie, witness a disastrous train wreck that is suspected to be more than just an accident. It is only the very next day that unusual disappearances begin to occur, and as this small town mystery unfolds... the truth is much larger than anyone could have ever imagined.
From the first few moments of the film, Abrams perfectly paces this story and keeps you on the edge of your seat as the pieces of the puzzle begin to connect in a thrilling and, also, heartwarming way. Lead by newcomer Joel Courtney, you will not find a more talented group of young actors anywhere. Each brought their own individual style and an authenticity to the characters and delivered performances that could rival those of some of Hollywood's elite. It was their job to carry the story and the likes of Elle Fanning (who could easily give her sister a run for her money), Ryan Lee (who brought the laughs as a great comic relief), Riley Griffiths (who stole every scene he was in), Zach Mills and Gabriel Basso just did a phenomenal job! It is great to know that this new generation has a film like this, one they can watch over and over again and find something exciting about the ride each time! I, myself, saw it three times in theaters, and never once got bored with it. Each time I laughed, I was frightened and I left with a smile upon my face. You don't see many truly great films these days, but this is one with a lot of excitement and a lot of heart that will not leave you disappointed.