The year’s most thrilling, feeling movie. SUPER 8 is as great as you hoped it would be.”
Remember how the Academy expanded the Best Picture race to include crowd-pleasers and sublime spectacle films? Meet SUPER 8.”
SUPER 8 packs the emotional punch of vintage Steven Spielberg with the spectacular effects and sense of mystery at which writer/director J.J. Abrams excels. The young cast—particularly newcomer Courtney and the impressive Fanning—is mesmerizing.”
This movie, a true beauty, will put a spell on you. Elle Fanning delivers a shooting-star performance that takes you places you don’t see coming and newcomer Joel Courtney is stellar.”
It’s been eons since a movie has conjured up such intense, specific feelings, images, memories, and nostalgic fantasies about American summertime youth.”
It’s hard to imagine a better movie this year.”
A love of movies infuses every moment of SUPER 8. Strong performances, well-developed characters, a believable emotional arc and genuine thrills.”
SUPER 8 is a wonderful film. Abrams treats early adolescence with tenderness and affection.”
The unforced performances of Joel Courtney and Elle Fanning are remarkable.”
A well-cast ensemble. The kids in J.J. Abrams’ science-fiction thriller are personable, funny, transparent and real.”
