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Super 8: What did you think?

**Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:35 pm

stellacotton · Veteran Joined: 07 Jul 2007 Posts: 81 Location: AZ

Just got home about 30min ago. No spoilers here. Loved it, and the train wreck/derailment scene was unbelievable in IMAX. It was all I expected and then some. Dare I say, magical even. Worshippy

**Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:44 pm

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Well, some surprises, overall quite good..

After seeing the flick I cant help but wonder what the point of this ARG was.. There was no way it could ever be tied into the film..
See everyone next time..

Bye for now..

**Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:47 pm

Rocket Rob

What's the Point?

**Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:09 pm

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punxtr · Die Hard Try Hard Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 2994

The ARG explains what happens before the movie, but most importantly, events after the movie.

**Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:33 pm

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Just got home

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:16 am

Roflcopters

I loved it great acting, Very funny, Overall great story.

Best lines EVER:

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:31 am

punxtr · Die Hard Try Hard Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 2994

"He's being such a pussy! Oh, sorry." Razz

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:47 am

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kelwhite01

Sitting in the theater - t-10 minutes

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:56 am

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Saw it

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:06 pm

JonEintheD · Boot Joined: 16 Feb 2011 Posts: 15

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:10 pm

Tim in Ohio · Veteran Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Posts: 73

Gotta say it was one of the most well-rounded movies I've seen. Comedy, horror, drama, etc...Not in that order though. The pyromaniac kid was a riot, and the creature (as said before) was very original. The first you see of it's face is a "wow" moment. While the ARG seemed disappointing at times, it was a great movie and glad I went to see it on opening night.

For those that haven't seen it, stay for the credits Smile

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:19 pm

Euchre · uF Game Warden Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 3342

I can say right from the start that JJ kept his usual pattern of teasing you with glimpses without a full view of the terror. Thankfully I'd say he learned from Cloverfield that including a 'money shot' is sort of expected and a bit of a put off if you don't get at least just the one.

I also see that Steven and JJ can really do some great cinematography and pull together some great performances. I never felt like the characters were laboring to appear emotionally involved, or that I was being hit over the head with it.

There was a guy in a white lab coat that did explain things though.
(Yes, it was subtle.)

**Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:30 pm

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Interplanetarian · Veteran Joined: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 74

Funny how I posted that the creature was "original looking and awesome" on my thread and that the story was really good and full of emotion, and all of a sudden someone complains that there should be spoiler tags!...

Oh wait...does that mean I should tag this whole thing as a spoiler? :O

Anyways, the movie was indeed very good, and as for the ending:

**Posted:** Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:00 am

r.m · Unfettered Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 719

I saw S8 last night (6/10) to get the movie experience - I LOVED it for many different reasons!
I'm going back this afternoon to focus more on some of the local extras I know who made it through the cutting room and on the ARG and easter egg experience. It moves quickly though - so I'm sure I'll still miss some stuff. Can't wait til the DVD is out.
I do think the ARG was great for the backstory in connection to Woodward, Nelec, and the alien Cooper. It gave the story more depth for me.

**Posted:** Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:43 pm