The reason why we go to movies...

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2012)

I have always been a huge fan of the summer movie season, often watching and re-watching trailers for the sure fire hits in order to get myself more and more excited for their releases. However, with Super 8, I absolutely refused to learn or know of the story or characters. For the first time that I can remember, I walked into the theater with zero knowledge of what to expect and I can honestly say that I walked away wholly surprised and completely satisfied.
J.J. Abrams has never been one to disappoint for me (Lost, Cloverfield, Star Trek)but there was no way to anticipate the power behind this film. Taking several cues from some of cinema's most famous science-fiction titles but yet still managing to make the entire experience seem new, Abrams has crafted a universe with an emotional story that doesn't let go even after the credits roll.