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 (with zombies) and soon suspect it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disapearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in the town, and the local deputy and the friends try to uncover the truth-something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.
I really knew little of this movie other than some sort of alien on earth movie and it was seen through the eyes of a group of friends making a movie set in the late seventies, it's a mixture of other movies like The Goonies, E.T., The Explorers etc......
It's well done and the period of time is well created, there are a few actors you will just about know but great performances from everyone especially the friends, the military are overbearing, aggressive and secretive while trying to deal with the situation (no surprise there!), the effects are good, the creatures are good, there's a little too much back story about loss and forgiveness but I got over it.
It's worth a watch but to me only once though!
Ok, I really had zero desire to see this movie. None. I was forced to watch and was surprised that it didn't suck as bad as I thought it would. I was entertained. But, you are right...one watch only.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with your ET, Goonies, Explorers comparison – it's definitely a Steven Spielberg film through and through.
ReplyDeleteI did quite enjoy it myself, worth a look if there's nothing else on tv.
Spot on Fran.
ReplyDeleteThis one had completely passed me by, but will certainly look out for it now. Thanks Fran.
ReplyDeleteI'm undecided about this... so we're talking 'Stand by me' with aliens? Three stars might tip me over the edge though!
ReplyDeleteJust about Jim!
DeleteI saw this movie at the weekend with my 13 year old. I thought it a bit pappy for my taste, but the lad enjoyed it. A fair review.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll wait until it airs on TV to watch it.
ReplyDeleteI got so drunk watching this I don't remember what the alien looks like or how the film ended.
ReplyDeleteI liked the youthful feel of this movie - it was my favorite release last year.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really know anything about it at all, and as per usual it's not what I assumed. Still it sounds pretty generic, but it could be worth a watch.
ReplyDeleteI say you have hit the spot with the review here, its enjoyable but...
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice movie, but the end is terrible.
ReplyDeleteCould have been better!
DeleteSounds like one to borrow on DVD.
ReplyDeleteI liked this one. Reminded me of some of the movies of my youth.
ReplyDeleteI remember this movie, I loved the home movie the kids make that runs around the end when credits role. That was pretty well done compared to the actual movie.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, more of teenager movie than adult one. I saw battleship recently, give me 100 super 8 over that.
That bad I hear!
Deletei don't remember this it's look interesting
ReplyDeleteWatchable..once..shite end.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah i remember this one. it had a lotta hype commercials and it turned out to be a flop.
ReplyDeleteLiked this movie, the train crash scene was incredible (at the cinema at least). Funny bit when one of the boys is showing his painted models to a girl to impress her and it works, now that's fiction!
ReplyDeleteI've still yet to see this movie. lol.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I liked this one, and it reminded me of the goonies as well.
ReplyDeleteSaw this a few months ago and I was disappointed - not a patch on The Goonies, I thought. Useful heads up on Battleship too - missed in at the cinema: glad I did now!
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I'd forgotten all about this movie! I was gonna watch it! Now I know I have to! It sounds like it will be a change of pace from most movies! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI'll probably watch it one day, but it's not on my must list to see, but thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Must admit, I've been interested in watching this for some time but never got round to doing so, will seek it out eventually :)
ReplyDeleteSaw the trailer of this at the flicks just before it was released and didn't think a lot of it at the time. You might have just persuaded me to hire the dvd sometime
ReplyDeleteI think I'll pass altogether. Yep.
ReplyDelete"Got to see this but was unaware it was more of a kids/teenager movie but I had already bought the popcorn...."
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I've been there. :)
I enjoyed this movie for what it was, easily the best train wreck I have seen in a movie..... good innocent fun...and Zombies! finally getting to watch their zombie movie at the end was satisfying.
ReplyDeleteSounds good to me, even if its kiddie orientated.
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna rent this when it comes out on DVDs. I hate watching in public theaters since there's too many people for my taste, I'd rather watch movies privately so nobody will disturb me.
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