SUPER 8 (10/10)- Although the trailer campaign for Super 8 seemed to tease a relatively mild sci-fi adventure, what we eventually got from Steven Spielberg and JJ Abrams this Summer was a fantastic, moving tale of love and loyalty, quite possibly the biggest sleeper hit of 2011. At the heart of Super 8's inert appeal was its stellar cast of youngsters: Joel Courtney stole the show in his portrayal of protagonist Joe Lamb, but each of the kids in the gang filming with a version of the titular camera at the site of a train crash had their own individual charm and lovability to behold throughout the movie's various setpieces and its quieter, more poignant moments. I could argue that the film's storyline wouldn't have felt misplaced in a 1980s or 90s science-fiction film, yet that actually worked in Abrams' favour rather than his detriment, allowing for a flick that felt like a true homage to the good old days where CGI was kept as an additional bonus of the viewing experience rather than a mandatory trigger of events. Believe it or not, once upon a time filmmakers had to rely on their plotlines more than their special effects (what would Michael Bay have done?!?), and in doing this Abrams and Spielberg have given us a true gem this year. Super 8 is not only one of the best films of 2011; in my opinion, it stands as one of the best science-fiction movies of all time. I wouldn't be surprised if you missed it first time around, but I'd advise you to remedy your mistake by getting it on DVD or Blu-Ray ASAP!
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Thursday, 22 December 2011
The Best Films Of 2011: #3
SUPER 8 (10/10)- Although the trailer campaign for Super 8 seemed to tease a relatively mild sci-fi adventure, what we eventually got from Steven Spielberg and JJ Abrams this Summer was a fantastic, moving tale of love and loyalty, quite possibly the biggest sleeper hit of 2011. At the heart of Super 8's inert appeal was its stellar cast of youngsters: Joel Courtney stole the show in his portrayal of protagonist Joe Lamb, but each of the kids in the gang filming with a version of the titular camera at the site of a train crash had their own individual charm and lovability to behold throughout the movie's various setpieces and its quieter, more poignant moments. I could argue that the film's storyline wouldn't have felt misplaced in a 1980s or 90s science-fiction film, yet that actually worked in Abrams' favour rather than his detriment, allowing for a flick that felt like a true homage to the good old days where CGI was kept as an additional bonus of the viewing experience rather than a mandatory trigger of events. Believe it or not, once upon a time filmmakers had to rely on their plotlines more than their special effects (what would Michael Bay have done?!?), and in doing this Abrams and Spielberg have given us a true gem this year. Super 8 is not only one of the best films of 2011; in my opinion, it stands as one of the best science-fiction movies of all time. I wouldn't be surprised if you missed it first time around, but I'd advise you to remedy your mistake by getting it on DVD or Blu-Ray ASAP!
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