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Popspotting #68: “Super 8” (June 13, 2011)
As “slobbering fanboys” of J.J. Abrams, we’ve been looking forward to “Super 8” since the moment we first heard about it last year. Written and directed by Abrams, and with Steven Spielberg aboard as executive producer, the movie has been shrouded in secrecy and promoted with an air of mystery. is ivermectin a treatment for covid 19 Now that “Super 8” has finally hit the big screen, was it worth the wait?
We think so. “Super 8” is at once an unapologetic tribute to classic Spielberg films like “E.T.,” “The Goonies,” and “Close Encounters,” as well as a straight-up, full-bore alien-slash-monster flick. It’s a touching coming-of-age story, fortified with a healthy serving of explosions and gotcha moments. does ivermectin kill chiggers Although the alien-slash-monster plot fell just a little short, the spectacular young cast made up for it with more than enough heart. spinosad/ivermectin dogs
Absolutely worth the wait. Felt like early Spielberg, with a twist of Abrams. Fun, fast-pasted, everything you can ask for.
I really enjoyed Super 8, I grew up on Steven Speilberg movies and this Abrams/Speilberg movie definitely fits into the category with those movies that I still love as an adult. I really both parts of the movie, the kids story and the alien story. In addition, I must say that the movie the kids made was great!
I really enjoyed Super 8, I grew up on Steven Speilberg movies and this Abrams/Speilberg movie definitely fits into the category with those movies that I still love as an adult. I really both parts of the movie, the kids story and the alien story. In addition, I must say that the movie the kids made was great!
since you guys mentioned ‘fanboys’ here’s a fanboy idea. if you are ever stuck for an idea for a podcast – like THAT’S going to happen – maybe you could do a segment about how a podcast is put together. for instance, i was wondering if you two could discuss the movie on the way home? or keep it to yourselves until you put the ‘cast together?
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Don’t want to sound like a broken record but I have to agree with you guys that Super 8 was a great film. You definitely felt that this was a film done by JJ Abrams, but was also influenced by Steven Spielberg . . . so much so that going off of something you guys mentioned in the podcast, I thought this film was just one film and not two. I think similar to LOST, this movie is about the kids and their struggles set against the backdrop of the train crash and the alien. While the alien was frightening and had a decent story arc, it was always the kids, their film, and their relationships that I was most interested in. Keep up the great work on the podcast!
With a daily show, I am sure we’re going to be desperate for topics soon enough! Fun question, too. We thought about making our respective reviews a surprise, but frankly, we can’t resist talking about a movie right a way. And talking about it a lot!
It was definitely a throwback to a different, richer time in moviemaking, and in particular in how childhood is depicted and celebrated. Glad you loved it too!
That was the icing on the cake, a great dessert, and actually, something needed considering the otherwise… soft ending to the film itself. As Jen said, we want to see these kids in another movie, on another adventure!
Thanks, @Yoda808! And for sure, the heart and soul of the movie was the kids. And the “bigger than life” monster-vs.-military backdrop is classic Spielberg. I just think the two threads could’ve been tied up a little more decisively at the very end. A gazing-into-the-bright-light-in-the-sky moment is only magical if there’s some semblance of a connection. Either way, though, a great movie!
I enjoyed the first half of this film a lot when it was character-driven through the children, but I felt that the second half (schmaltzy father-stuff and silly space creatures) did not hold me at all and I could not wait for it to be over