2011 Rewind: Super 8
It's hard to believe, but 2011 was 15 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2011 that are turning 15 in 2026. Today, it's J.J. Abrams tribute to Spielberg.
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Super 8
Starring: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, and Ron Eldard
Director: J.J. Abrams
About: Abrams has become something of a complicated figure as a director. He's worked on countless major franchises, from Mission Impossible to Star Trek to Star Wars. And he's delivered some memorable films and some memorable series, like LOST. And yet, some people don't appreciate his style. This 2011 film probably isn't thought about by many. And yet, it's one of my favorites of his work. It's a 1970s tale of kids, aliens, and recovering from loss. It's a love letter to films from Steven Spielberg and from a bygone era. As a piece of cinematic tribute, it works well. But I also love the characters and the ultimate arc of the story here. Courtney is great in the lead, and we get good work from young Elle Fanning and from Chandler. I see pieces of what made Stranger Things work here, too. This film turns 15 and I still appreciate it. If you haven't seen it, check it out!
Starring: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, and Ron Eldard
Director: J.J. Abrams
About: Abrams has become something of a complicated figure as a director. He's worked on countless major franchises, from Mission Impossible to Star Trek to Star Wars. And he's delivered some memorable films and some memorable series, like LOST. And yet, some people don't appreciate his style. This 2011 film probably isn't thought about by many. And yet, it's one of my favorites of his work. It's a 1970s tale of kids, aliens, and recovering from loss. It's a love letter to films from Steven Spielberg and from a bygone era. As a piece of cinematic tribute, it works well. But I also love the characters and the ultimate arc of the story here. Courtney is great in the lead, and we get good work from young Elle Fanning and from Chandler. I see pieces of what made Stranger Things work here, too. This film turns 15 and I still appreciate it. If you haven't seen it, check it out!
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