Super 8
Where to Watch Super 8
- Junior Reyes8 de febrero de 2026Okay, it might not be a "horror movie," but it's definitely not far off. The concept and plot are so unique, the child actors do a wonderful job, and it's filmed and edited beautifully. It has similarities to Signs (2002) in that the exposition is slow and gradual. It never reveals too much at once, and it kept me engaged. I actually loved the movie more than I expected. It's flawlessly executed and has some great horror elements too. It's like a hybrid of Signs and Stranger Things. And especially if you like Stranger Things, you SERIOUSLY have to see it. It has so many striking similarities that, in my opinion, are done better. I promise you won't regret it. It's genuinely amazing. 9/10.
- Mitch3 de junio de 2025This is one of them movies that I’ll love forever and always, no matter how many faults can be pointed out in it. My only critique is the ending, while being very happy and leaves you feeling warm and good inside, feels off. However, the movie as a whole is so good. The kid actors all do amazing, and the movie is worth watching for Kyle Chandler’s performance/character alone. This has the same vibes to it that Sandlot, E.T., The Goonies, Holes, Home Alone, etc. have to ‘em, except this one sits atop the list for me. It makes you feel so nostalgic and like you wanna be a kid again.
- Zokkiie13 de mayo de 2025It feels like a classic Spielberg movie, with a group of kids, a small town, and the classic sci-fi mystery. It starts strong and has a great nostalgic vibe, but the story gets a bit messy toward the end. Still, it’s fun to watch and has some cool moments, even if it doesn’t totally come together.
- Kevin Ward2 de julio de 2025J.J. Abrams doing Early Spielbergian sci-fi and the result is outstanding. (It probably helps when Spielberg himself is a producer.) Watched this with my kids and they all really enjoyed it. Rare that they all agree on something. Having bike riding adolescent protagonist’s but dealing with very grown up problems, taps into something almost universally appealing. (E.T., IT, Stranger Things. I’ve successfully gotten my kids to watch all of the above except for IT. The trailers terrified them, but I’m gonna keep working on it.) I really love just about everything in this movie. Love the friends dynamic and that they just mess around making films. The scenes of them blocking the scenes, rehearsing and then leading into the train crash is an incredible sequence. Loved the how Elle Fannings character is introduced into the group. The slow reveal of the monster is extremely well paced, gradually building to the climax. For real though, J.J., tone it down on the lens flare. I really don’t get the appeal of it. Really enjoyable watch with the kids and better than I remember it.
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Super 8 was released on 9 de junio de 2011.
Super 8 was directed by J.J. Abrams.
Super 8 has a runtime of 1h 52min.
Super 8 was produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Steven Spielberg.
Año 1979, en un pequeño pueblo de Ohio. Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney) es un muchacho que ha perdido a su madre en un accidente y que vive con su padre policía (Kyle Chandler). Comenzado el verano, y mientras rueda una película de zombis en Super 8 con sus amigos -y sobre todo con la bella Alice Dainard (Elle Fanning)-, Joe observa cómo una camioneta se estrella contra un tren de mercancías, provocando su descarrilamiento y un terrible accidente. A partir de ese momento cosas extrañas e inexplicables comienzan a suceder en el pueblo.
The key characters in Super 8 are Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney), Alice Dainard (Elle Fanning), Charles Kaznyk (Riley Griffiths).
Super 8 is rated 7.
Super 8 is a Ciencia ficción, Suspense, Misterio film.
Super 8 has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Super 8 had a budget of 50 MUS$.
Super 8 has made 260,1 MUS$ at the box office.