Super 8

I was able to see Super 8 this evening with my mom. I have to say, it was an excellent movie from beginning to end. I was originally worried of it being sub-par, as Spielberg's name was on it, and the last thing he did was Indiana Jones... but a friend said it was good, so I gave it a try and am most glad that I did. It's really well done. The characters feel real and the pacing is just right. I particularly love how you really don't get to see the monster throughout; it really adds to the suspense when you leave more to the imagination, rather than showing everything.

I also rather liked the old-school feel of it all. I can't really elucidate exactly how it was done, but the story just felt like a classic film, creating somehow a slight feeling of nostalgia. Aside from one nitpick regarding the behavior of the dogs, but no other animals (you'll know what I mean when you see it), I thought it all a most entertaining movie. Heck, I'd watch it again in the theater, though probably a matinée...