Movie #121. I clearly need to get to work or I may never really finish catching up. However, I am thrilled to be managing my school work, Ian's school work, planning another trip to NYC to see some shows AND at least catching up a few movies. So we tried to take Ian to see Super 8 for a matinee on Monday but he wimped out and decided it might be too scary for him (because he is convinced the ratings systems are there for a reason LOL) so we left him home with Grandma and went anyway. SO glad I did, and now of course, I am all about trying to change his mind because this is exactly the kind of movie I want for him. I thought it was fantastic. Did it feel a bit copycat of adventure movies from the 1980's? You bet. Did I care? No freaking way. I thought it was perfect. I thought it was just the right amount of a tribute to movies like that (ET, Goonies, Gremlins, etc...) added to some of the same type genre movies of more recent years (Independence Day, Cloverfield, Jurassic Park) to be the perfect mix for a summer movie. I will not post any spoilers because that would ruin the fun. I will say that the kids were all fantastic. Elle Fanning is just beautiful and did a perfect job, and the main character Joe, who was played by the incredible Joel Courtney had my heart the entire time. (just looking at IMDB it appears this is his first film?? I can't believe that!) I can't tell you how many times in the movie that I thought I might hear my favorite "Goonies never say die". I loved it from beginning to end. I was on the edge of my seat, I jumped with fear a few times, I laughed, and shamefully shed a few tears too (I am a sap...)I will absolutely be seeing this one again. JJ Abrams is a rock star! My favorite part....the fact that I didn't feel like they were selling me on a sequel. This movie actually ended without giving me that typical, 1st in a series vibe. It started, it was fun, and then it ended without feeling like a franchise. I was very grateful for that. I hate feeling like movies are part marketing scheme. Perfect way to start my summer movie viewing!
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