Lives Up To Classic Spielberg Hype

Rating: 10/10 (13 June 2011)

Marketed as reminiscent of "old Spielberg", Super 8 does not disappoint. Our Nashville audience even went as far as to give applause during the credits. Was it as good as "E.T."? It was better. Was it as good as "Back to the Future"? No. Set your expectations right in between the two, except that the screenplay most assuredly includes contemporary advancements in profanity, puking, and other "modernizations". Moreover, if you're not partial to ear shattering volume and startling sequences that make you jump (a little) you might want to wait for the DVD. For those of you wanting Citizen Kane, Thelma and Louise, Iron Man 2, Borat, Anger Management, The Piano, The 10 Commandments, New Jack City, or Father of the Bride, stay home. I would give this movie a 10 as a date for mature couples, a 10 for pre-teens, a 7 for teens, a 6 for young singles, and a 9 for young couples. By the way, if you can catch one in a "Big D" equipped theater, do so. Way to go Steve.