Super 8

The Making of a Super Movie

I went to go see Super 8 on midnight. I went in there with medium expectations partly because I didn’t know what to expect. The ad campaigns for Super 8 did a really good job at giving absolutely nothing away. Marketwatch.com says that, "Super 8’s last-minute ad campaign may have baffled audiences but not enough to keep them away from theaters, as the film raked in $37 million in its opening weekend at U.S. box offices.” Their ad campaign was very mysterious and vague. While some argued their ads wouldn’t grab audiences, it obviously left the audience wondering what the hell?

The budget for the movie was 50 million and so far has grossed 43.2 million. The cinematography in the movie was amazing making sure the mystery stayed. You knew just as much as the characters. Larry Fong was the cinematographer his works include 300, Watchmen, and Sucker Punch. JJ Abrams produced, wrote, and directed. This man is considered a genius by most. He dabbles both in movies and TV. Steven Spielberg also produced.

 Joel Courtney played the main character and this was his first major movie role. Elle Fanning played the love interest and is actually Dakota Fanning’s little sister. Kyle Chandler played Joel Courtney’s father and probably had the best character development in the movie.

Overall this movie is one big mystery and insightful for anyone with a traumatic past.