Another classic Spielberg/Abrams film

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2015)

In a mix of nostalgia, humor, and emotion, Super 8 hits the mark with another classic from J.J. Abrams. Larry Fong, director of photography, does excellent work channeling a nostalgic film style (including classic film flares) and the whole film feels like it is straight out of the 80s. The film is set in 1979, with a group of teenage boys with a "Goonies" feel. Joel Courtney, debuting his acting career as a lead character, is definitely inexperienced with acting but manages to channel his awkwardness into a fantastic pre-teenage character. Coming from a small town in Idaho, Courtney seems comfortable with the setting (which looks and feels a lot like his own hometown). Super 8 is a science fiction film with all the nostalgia of a Spielberg film, and is appealing for all ages.