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Super 8 (2011) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 181,637 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 780 user | 509 critic | 41 from Metacritic.com During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town. Director:J.J. AbramsWriter:J.J. Abrams |
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Cast
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| Joel Courtney | ... | ||
| Jessica Tuck | ... | ||
| Joel McKinnon Miller | ... |
Mr. Kaznyk
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| Ryan Lee | ... | ||
| Zach Mills | ... | ||
| Riley Griffiths | ... |
Charles Kaznyk
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| Gabriel Basso | ... | ||
| Kyle Chandler | ... | ||
| Ron Eldard | ... | ||
| AJ Michalka | ... | ||
| Andrew Miller | ... | ||
| Jakob Miller | ... | ||
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Jade Griffiths | ... |
Benji Kaznyk
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| Britt Flatmo | ... |
Peg Kaznyk
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| Elle Fanning | ... | ||
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In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth - something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. Written by Official site
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It arrives.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 June 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Super 8: The IMAX Experience See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$35,451,168 (USA) (10 June 2011)Gross:
$126,975,169 (USA) (23 September 2011)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Mrs. Kaznyk: I'm so worried for that boy.
Mr. Kaznyk: Joe's gonna be okay.
Mrs. Kaznyk: She was everything to him.
Mr. Kaznyk: Jack's gonna step up. He's a good man.
Mrs. Kaznyk: But he's never had to be a father before. I don't think he understands Joe.
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Written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney
Performed by Wings
Courtesy of MPL Communications Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The portable cassette player is a Sony TPS-L2: the orange microphone button is clearly visible. See more »Goofs
At about 15 minutes-in, the kids arrive at the abandoned train station to shoot the 'parting scene' it appears to be very windy or gusty; yet when they start to shoot the scene the wind has all but gone. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mrs. Kaznyk: I'm so worried for that boy.
Mr. Kaznyk: Joe's gonna be okay.
Mrs. Kaznyk: She was everything to him.
Mr. Kaznyk: Jack's gonna step up. He's a good man.
Mrs. Kaznyk: But he's never had to be a father before. I don't think he understands Joe.
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Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits other than the title appearing on the screen. See more »Soundtracks
"Silly Love Songs"Written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney
Performed by Wings
Courtesy of MPL Communications Inc.
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Watch this if...you are looking for an entertaining sci-fi film that appeals to both kids and adults. Very engaging from start to finish and has something for everyone.
Acting/Casting: 8* - A extremely nice job of casting and acting from top to bottom. The actors do a great job (especially the kids) making their characters identifiable and believable. I was a huge fan of Riley Griffiths as the bossy kid in the bunch.
Directing/Cinematography/Technical: 8* - As expected J.J. Abrams does a great job in directing and making the film visually stunning. You really have to admire his work in both departments and Super 8 is a perfect example of how to direct and make a good movie.
Plot/Characters: 7* - A fairly interesting plot that keeps you on your toes while you are trying to figure out what is going on. It is your typical coming of age flick with a heavy sci-fi theme thrown in, but it does both of these things really well.
Entertainment Value: 7* - Overall an entertaining movie that I would highly recommend to anyone that asked my opinion. It has a great blend of suspense, comedy, action, and drama that makes it very appealing to almost anyone. I would watch again and will likely purchase in the near future.
My Score: 8+8+7+7 = 30/4 = 7.5
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