A bunch of desperate kids

Dagmar 2022-01-25 08:05:14

The train was flying all over the sky with a violent explosion. This is a thrilling special effects scene brought to the audience by director JJ Abrams shortly after the beginning of the film, and a group of secretly gathered here to shoot their own movies None of the children in this explosion were killed, not even injured. J.J. Abrams has lived out such a child-themed movie, which attracted the attention of Steven Spielberg. He personally acted as a producer and investor and still let J.J. Abrams acted as the director of the film. This director who has been in the limelight in recent years has frequently produced good films, and has gradually shifted from the field of TV dramas to the field of movies, and his results are also good. Although the big bang at the beginning is estimated to consume a lot of the film's budget, it is also enough to attract the audience's attention.

A group of children with different personalities is the core of this movie. The storytelling revolves around the group of children who want to make their own film debut. It is hard to imagine such a young age in the United States for filming movies. Professionals, the division of labor is very meticulous and the skill is very obvious, and the performance of that little girl is really very good, each child has shown maturity beyond age for the part he is responsible for. Maybe this is an American movie. The reason why the industry is so developed.

Although the film is based on science fiction and alien themes, there are not many extraterrestrial shots. Knowing that the film is about to end has given such an important villain a face. I feel that the overall content of the story is somewhat similar to "ET".
It's okay to see!

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Extended Reading
  • Imelda 2021-10-20 19:01:35

    The difference between the protagonist and the supporting role is that no matter how the protagonist runs, he will not be overtaken by the cannibal alien. Even if he is overtaken and caught in his hands, he can understand and move with emotion and then get away. Even if the supporting role is in trouble Undead wakes up from the alien's lair or is chased to death by running casually. By the way, changing the protagonist into a group of adult DV enthusiasts is not more interesting, or can’t afford the increased budget...

  • Chelsea 2021-10-20 19:01:36

    It's not that bad, although the story is old-school, but the suspense is done very well, there are many details are also good, and the necklace at the end is somewhat touched. The last short video easter eggs are also very interesting. 3 and a half stars

Super 8 quotes

  • Alice Dainard: What was that necklace? The one you were holding at the train crash. Was it your mom's?

    Joe Lamb: My dad gave it to her the day I was born. She wears it all the time. Well, used to. And... It was bad how she died and... But my dad got it back.

  • Joe Lamb: [old home movies of Joe's late mother playing] It's... It's so weird. Watching her like this. Like she's still here. She used to look at me this way, like really look, and I just knew I was there, that I existed.

    Alice Dainard: He drank that morning, My dad. He missed his shift.

    [Alice begins to cry]

    Alice Dainard: Your mom took it for him, the day of the accident,

    [long pauses. Fighting back tears]

    Alice Dainard: He... He, um... He... He wishes... I know he wishes it was him instead of her. And sometimes I do, too.

    Joe Lamb: Don't... Don't say that. He's your dad.

    [home movie ends]