Every now and then, there is a film that draws you due to pure curiosity. Super 8 was one of those films. "What does the alien look like?" So essentially, you could say that Super 8 is a Cloverfield minus excessive found footage plus kids with a hint of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Except to compare Super 8 to either Cloverfield or Close Encounters would be a crime.
8 is a much better made film than anything Cloverfield had hoped to be. The plot hooks you in as it follows the awestruck kids as there small town and way of life is suddenly impacted by an alien and the army trying to cover up the tracks. Like Cloverfield, this film has the occasional suspense the viewer can experience when a camera is left at the scene.
Steven Spielberg has always had a thing for kids in his films and science fiction. So 8 follows the mystery and search for the other like Close Encounters, but also incorporates a kid-to-alien relationship like E.T. Overall, it was a pleasant viewing experience that had feel-good elements, thrills, and a satisfying conclusion. Conclusion: Worth A Watch
Rating: 7.25/10
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