After coming home one evening from a typically bad alien movie premier (See "WeComeInBoredom"), I looked around on Google for a comprehensive site dedicated to alien movies. After not finding one, I took upon myself to categorize the meh movies ("DecentContact") to the amazing ones that even your Mom would enjoy ("NoNeedToBelieve"). Click "Ratings" for full ratings explanation and let me know what movie you'd like to see reviewed next!
Super 8: #DecentContact
2011 was a fantastic year for alien movie fans with several high profile movies coming out including Battle: LA in March and then two alien movies in the middle of the height of the summer movie season within six weeks of each other, one being in 1800s Wild West and the other in 1979 Ohio.
Since this was produced by Spielberg and directed by JJ Abrams, I had fairly big expectations for Super 8. You knew it was going to be a wild ride and it sure delivers. A slow beginning explodes into a whirlwind adventure following a set of kids throughout their small rural town. A decent story, although a bit cheesy at times, was well thought out and includes some classic coming-of-age moments.
The biggest thing about this movie was the fact that you could easily watch this was your 12 or 13 year old nephew (it is PG-13). It’s graphic and loud, but not overly violent and never inappropriate. It’s not one of the best alien movies I’ve ever seen, but it is surely #DecentContact.
NIGHTNIGHT by DEDDY
