The other day I was fortunately able to convince my friend to go see Super 8, the new movie written and directed by J. J. Abrams. The movie follows a few pre-teens in a small Ohio town in 1979 as they try to write and film their own zombie movie to submit in a contest. But one night as the kids are filming they witness a fantastic train derailment, which then throws the town into a frenzy as air force militia try to keep the incident under wraps.
As the kids attempt to overcome their parents’ proscriptions and grudges so that they can finish their film, they delve deeper into the mystery behind the train accident and discover that the U.S. Air Force is attempting to hide something mysterious and terrifying from the townspeople. This movie is a great portrayal of a family trying not to fall apart and the bonds of friendship being tested, as well as a young budding romance—all tied up with a classic Steven Spielberg-style alien encounter, which makes perfect sense since the king of the blockbuster is one of the producers of Super 8.
Although I found the final scenes slightly predictable, I feel I definitely got my money’s worth from the great mix of emotions that the movie provokes, ranging from desperation, infatuation, fear, anger, and joy. I strongly recommend this film, and even if you’re not willing to pay the outrageous $13 NYC ticket price, try going to a matinee showing instead—they’re often half price, just check out the theaters near you to see which ones offer this discount.
And after, if Joe and his friends have inspired you, maybe you can try to write and film your own homemade zombie flick—or a romance, whichever you prefer! It’s a fun project to do with friends, and screening the finished product is a great way to bring people together and show off. Phototech can cover all of your camera repair needs if things get a bit heated and your lens cracks, as Charles’ does in Super 8, and all for a 10% off student discount.
/elizabeth Kaleko
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