This isn't just 'Super 8'... It's 'E.T', 'Cloverfield', 'Jaws', 'Goonies' and many others mixed in

Rating: 7/10 (24 June 2011)

STORY: 8.9/10 VISUALS: 9.7/10 ACTING: 9/10 ENTERTAINMENT: 8.2/10 ORIGINALITY: 6.1/10
Well, after reading that said above, you should pretty much know what to expect. This was written (and directed)by J.J Abrams (Lost, Star Trek). Steven Spielberg produced it. I thought that the story/script was great, even though there were a few violent jump-scenes and A LOT OF UNNECESSARY PROFANITY, most of it said by 12 year olds.
The Visuals were great. I thought the train scene was very well done. My only regret is that they (MINOR SPOILER) showed the monster at the end. I know, YOU ALL WANTED TO SEE IT, but, as a director, you want to keep the audience wanting more.
The Acting was great, especially with the kids (for some of them, it was their first movie). Not much to be said here.
Now comes the part where people have really been complaining. Many people have been complaining that the film was unoriginal, and I agree. Before the film's release, people were saying things like 'Goonies 2'. Well, this is only true with the group of kids, no other relation to 'Goonies' story wise. But the two movies that relate to 'Super 8' the most are 'Cloverfield' (which Abrams produced) and 'E.T' (Which Speiberg directed). There also hints of other movies in there, like 'Jaws' (remember what I said about not wanting them to see the monster). Sure, this movie is not original, and probably not as good as those movies I just listed. Believe it or not, I actually haven't seen E.T or Jaws, but I have seen 'Cloverfield', and although 'Cloverfield' has a faster pace and stunning visuals, 'Super 8' has a better story that flows BY FAR.
I really leave it up to you if you want to see this film or not. I liked it, but it's hard to say if you will. There have been a lot of mixed reviews about this movie, and I hoped that I just explained why.