They are out there watching us...

Rating: 9/10 (28 August 2011)

I really like Steven Spielbergs work, but when I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull I really was a little bit disappointed. This whole alien-mother-ship-soaring-up-in-the-air at the end of the movie nearly threw me off the seat at the cinema. Well as it always does, some time passed and I saw the Super 8 trailer on IMDb and I just thought wow, this looks interesting. But then I saw that Spielberg was producing it and I could just think of another alien movie, that will disappoint me. Again. So it took me some weeks and a very convincing friend to get me into the cinema to see a movie with aliens in it. But what I can say, this reluctant attitude to this film, just made it absolutely work for me. From my point of view, Super 8 was one of the most convincing alien movies I've seen in a long time. It really caught me to my seat, nearly forgetting to breathe while I was covered in suspense.
I also doubted that this movie could be carried by some children, who were not even teenagers. But I have to say, they could have carried a much heavier load than this movie. I was fascinated by their acting from the first minute on. Everybody played their part and in my opinion they all did an amazing job. The passionate little film-maker who wants to do what it takes to get his movie done. The charming little lady who stuns everybody with her acting skills. The make-up artist in the middle of everything, although he is just a figure outside the frame. The funny guy who makes you laugh also when you think there is nothing to laugh about. And the Sheriff who is willing to take his life at risk, to safe his family and his town. For me, everything just fit together like a wonderful puzzle. It made me laugh, it scared me, it just caught me. Yes everything. Also this alien thing, that I was so sceptical about. But I'm not gonna reveal more than I've already said. Just watch this movie. You will not regret it. But if you do, I'm sorry. I didn't want to ruin your expectations. Mine were nearly none existent, but this movie really proved me wrong. Thank you mister Abrams and of course mister Spielberg too.