Tonight my friends and I all met up to go watch Super 8 at the AMC IMAX on 34th street. Ever since seeing the first trailer for this film I have been terribly excited about it. These types of movies are the ones that I love and eventually re-watch over and over again. The fact that I got to see it in IMAX was just a huge perk.
Though this is supposed to be about my experience here in New York, techincally this IS one of my experiences. I thought I would share a little review with you to encourage you to go see this movie!
The Story
In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town set out to make a zombie movie. While shooting their Super 8 film, they witness a catastrophic train crash and, after barely escaping themselves, they soon discover that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town and local Deputy Jack Lamb (Kyle Chandler) tries to uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.
Paramount Pictures Presents an Amblin Entertainment/Bad Robot Production, “Super 8,” starring Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Gabriel Basso, Noah Emmerich, Ron Eldard, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee and Zach Mills
I don't know what it is about this story but it is simple yet complex and some how brings me back to being a kid again. Though I was born in the 80's and raised in the 90's I felt as though I was going back in time to a better time. This film is one that I easily fell in love with. It has seriously become a "classic" for me.
The kids in this film were simply amazing. I loved the "realness" that they had. Just being kids. Their reaction to everything, their relationship and friendship towards one another, and the way they helped told the story was very impressive. Especailly Elle Fanning (whom I adore) and newcome Joel Courtney (who was just amazing). I can understand why Hollywood has fallen in love with this bunch.
Super 8 had a great balance of serious and funny. I felt the script was briliantly written, along with the story. After watching it, though it can stand alone, I do feel it had a nod to ET and The Goonies. To me it will be put on the shelf next to these other adventurous tales.
The action that took place was executed perfectly... of course what else would you expect from J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg. Just... no words.
I LOVED the train accident! It was amazing and I was gripping onto my chair for dear life. IMAX, with its huge screen and epic sound, certainly didn't help my nerves but made the experience that much better.
The kids were great and hilarious. Their friendship was obviously real and portrayed well onto the screen. It was as though they had really grown up in this small town together and truly friends (though they really are in real life). It's nice to see fresh faces on the screen.
Super 8 is just one of those movies that you love. There is something classic yet modern about it. This film really captures its era yet in this generation it stands out from all other films. J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg take a step back from the norm and give us something refreshing. It gets so tiring watching all the other movies, even if they are good. After a while some start to blend together. Super 8 is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh with delight, and glued to the screen from the suspense.
Go watch it.
It is SO worth it!
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