It's been done before. But this time it's done quite badly.

Rating: 6/10 (10 September 2016)

JJ Abrams is a good director. It's a shame when you see such an anticipated movie collapse. After all, JJ is the guy who revived star trek. He's the guy who made mission impossible 3. He also relived the magic of Star Wars.
In multiple interviews, JJ says that Super 8 is a homage to Steven Spielberg movies. He's right, the whole 80's science fiction thing is incredible to watch again. But with a week plot and slightly off pacing, this movie is a mediocre film at best. It does grasp tension, and when the scenes of action hit, they are phenomenal. It's fun to watch for about fifty percent. The other fifty is boring, and you seem to be waiting for something to happen.
Overall Super 8 get's a 6.