Super 8 was Super Great!

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2011)

Super 8 is a movie that will remind you of a better place and time. Even if the premise of this film is that some form of a "monster" is attacking innocent civilians the film manages to take you to a place of youth and innocence and leaves you with a feeling of nostalgia. An opening scene of the ever so wonderful last day of school before summer brings back that feeling of being a kid. What I loved most about this movie was that for the next two hours I felt this way. To be reminded of a simpler time is something that a movie rarely does for me.Although there was this ominous creature for the majority of the film I managed to keep a smile on my face. The cast had a great significance in those smiles. Every actor brought something unique to the table, particularly Joe's filmmaker friend Charles.The young and innocent love between Alice and Joe was another treasure. J.J Abrams is absolutely wonderful here as both the director and the writer. He takes you to that place in your heart where you go when life gets too tough. Your childhood. This movie is brilliant. Abrams presents us with children who aren't Beiber and video game obsessed. He gives us smart, thoughtful and selfless children which is refreshing and rare. Hands down one of my favorite movies of all time. Like I have been reading the best way to put it is "E.T, meets The Goonies, meets The Sandlot!" Well done Abrams,Spieldberg,and cast. You warmed my heart