I love Spielberg, and I love Super 8

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2014)

This movie follows what I believe to be one of the most important rules when making a sci-fi monster movie: no matter how large and impressive the monster is, the characters have to come first. This is something Spielberg is known for. This movie has been described as a "love letter to Spielberg," but it is enough of its own movie to stand alone. The main character Joe is a perfect unlikely hero, and his friends are loyal and never come across as simple sidekicks. Joel Courtney is impressive in this movie. He has a way of looking both brave and terrified; a skill that cannot be taught. It is clear that both Spielberg and Abrams put a lot of themselves into Super 8, and the result is pure entertainment.