Super 8

[cardew1975]

well , hopefully we can get a teaser there next days. any ideas of the plot ??

[Deexan]

Written/directed by Abrams, produced by Spielberg. Has a budget of around $35-40m and will share a "tonal similarity" with Cloverfield. There's going to be less shaky-cam (yay) and it will be released next year. "It’s a blend of the Star Trek director’s own love of sci-fi and the Close Encounters ethos of Spielberg’s early work."

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=27814

[donny]

Heres the bootlegged super secret trailer for those who cannot wait.


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[Tornado]

That looks pretty badass. Can't wait.

[cardew1975]

website :
http://www.super8-movie.com/

[MasterChief117]

Pretty badass in my opinion can't wait to see it!

[ScottysAir]

That looks pretty badass. Can't wait.

Yeah, I don't like it either. I am not interesting to watch the movie.

[ddel54]

Yeah so the teaser looks pretty cool but it sucks that It didn't play in front of the copy of Iron Man that I saw.....I was waiting for it and it never showed....For a sec I thought it was going to be about that Area 51 movie I was hearing they are making but I guess the movie will be called super 8. To me it sounds like a Gas company or a bigger and better version of motel 6.

[Nick1988]

saw the teaser, and i have no clue wtf it is about.

[Comingsoonfan777]

Having known nothing about this teaser except that it has something to do with a monster, I liked this teaser, it was pretty beast and deff had the whole theater say "What the f**k was that?!"

But.

The cloverfield original teaser beats this by...ALOT lol

[jbailey84]

ditto 777. the Cloverfield teaser was and is way better than Super 8 but S8 was still pretty cool.

[Deexan]

Pretty average teaser. Meh.

[Fanible]

Everyone is going to orgasm over nothing again, aren't they?

[Tornado]

Only if everybody else is willing to complain endlessly about it again.

[Tolkien]

Haters hate and lovers love, so to speak...

[Fanible]

Only if everybody else is willing to complain endlessly about it again.

I don't remember that all. In fact, I just looked over the original thread, and it was pretty much nothing but people saying how intrigued and excited they were after watching the teaser, and trying intently to solve the online viral marketing.

I will follow this more closely than Cloverfield, though, because it's JJ Abrams directing it. Hopefully this won't be as vague in it's marketing for as long as Cloverfield was. IE, like how Star Trek's first teaser was overly simplistic, but it was nothing but more solid information from then on out.

[DAN!]

This is looking pretty good. Looks like it is an alien like thing. But with abrams directing and spielberg putting his name on it, I am excited. I like the little mystery. What sucks though is that this is so far away from being released which sucks. But I enjoyed cloverfield, and I am hoping for the best for this one.

[Tolkien]

I'm excited about J.J. Abrams directing this, for the most part.

Last time Spielberg put his name on something it was Transformers 2, lol.

[Birdy]

I have never in my life seen a trailer bomb in front of a crowd. But today I witnessed it. Personally there isn't anything to get excited about with the trailer. But I couldn't help but laugh at the huge groans & what the f**ks that came from the audience.

[Blagojevich]

WOW at the trailer. Dying to see what exactly busted out.

[the elmo zombie]

i'll see anything J.J Abrams makes until he disappoints.

[FranklinTard]

? mission impossible?

[Tolkien]

That was no where near a disappointment.

[cardew1975]

part 1 and 3 were ok .

[FranklinTard]

mission impossible 3 is pretty awful. his tv editing style is also a problem for me, but star trek was pretty awesome. not gonna label him unmissable though.

[Tolkien]

Compared to M:I 2? Now THAT film was pretty awful.

[IanTheCool]

i'll see anything J.J Abrams makes until he disappoints.

Yeah! Felicity ROCKs!

[Blagojevich]

I know it's too early for info to start leaking out about the movie, but what's the budget for this one, if that is known?

Nevermind, I see it. I don't believe this budget either. Would have to see more to really judge if this is going to be good or just a CGI smorgasboard.

[sshuttari]

Decent trailer. It didn't blow my mind like some people...

I am interested in to see where the future trailers take us.

[drzarius]

Saw the trailer for this during IM2. I thought it looked kind of generic.

So an alien/monster escapes from a train in the middle of nowhere. That doesn't really say much or offer a unique angle on the alien/monster-on-the-rampage scenario to pique my interest.

And having Spielberg tied to this doesn't mean anywhere near as much as it would have 20 years ago, for me.

Hopefully they'll release a better trailer/teaser.

[docstop]

Teaser reminded me of Jurassic Park meets the lates Indy.

[PsYkOoOoO]

"From Producer Steven Spielberg" doesn't mean as much to me as "From Director Steven Spielberg". This guy needs to get his act together and start directing movies again. Am I the only one who is slightly annoyed by the fact that he has been doing anything but directing, and future projects include a story about a race horse?

[HaDoKen]

I just think its JJ Abrams name that really makes it interesting...I mean if was Michael Bay we'd be like meh

[drzarius]

"From Producer Steven Spielberg" doesn't mean as much to me as "From Director Steven Spielberg". This guy needs to get his act together and start directing movies again. Am I the only one who is slightly annoyed by the fact that he has been doing anything but directing, and future projects include a story about a race horse?

I agree PsYkOoOoO.

He's not 'hungry' enough anymore (He's way too filthy rich now, same with George Lucas and all the older studio). No one creates like a starving artist. Maybe he should fast a month or so before returning to filmmaking. :)

[Tolkien]

"From Producer Steven Spielberg" doesn't mean as much to me as "From Director Steven Spielberg". This guy needs to get his act together and start directing movies again. Am I the only one who is slightly annoyed by the fact that he has been doing anything but directing, and future projects include a story about a race horse?
Just directing isn't enough. We need him back in his "A" game again.

The last film "producer" Spielberg brought us was Transformers 2

The last film "director" Spielberg brought us was Indiana Jones 4

We need Spielberg to do what Stella did and get his groove back.

[PsYkOoOoO]

I don't even need another Schindler's List or another Saving Private Ryan. I just need another Minority Report, is that so difficult? I'd settle with another Catch Me If You Can.

[DAN!]

Munich didn't come out that long ago. And that was amazing. Ok, it was 5 years ago. But still.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Munich didn't come out that long ago. And that was amazing. Ok, it was 5 years ago. But still.

And from then (5 years ago) until now, he's made one movie - Indy 4.

So, you know, that says a lot.

If he made films at the same frequency as he did in the early 2000s, we'd have gotten five to six movies by now. From 2001 to 2005, he made six movies! SIX!

[DAN!]

Well, he is older now. Back then, he was more ambitious and trying to really build his career. Now he can relax and take things a little more slowly.

But yeah, I hope he gets going and makes more movies. He isn't my favorite director, but his movies are usually well made and enjoyable at the very least.

[Neverending]

Super Bowl Spot:
http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/super-bowl-spot-j-j-abrams-super-8/

[true fan11212]

Super 8 looks great. Can't wait to see it. As for Spielberg, he has Tin-Tin coming out in November and The War Horse in December so you'll be seeing him again soon enough.

[Neverending]

I was disappointed by the lack of lens flare.

[PsYkOoOoO]

It's like ET with explosions.

[krushgroove19]

Haha that's exactly what my friend said when the spot aired.

[Neverending]

An E.T. for the 21st century.

[nine1wing]

after seeing the trailer, I can say I'm no longer interested in this movie

[Neverending]

Too Spielberg-esque.

[Deexan]

I wonder how the title will tie in with the movie.

[Neverending]

The kid shot the train accident with his Super 8 camera. Or did you not watch the trailer?

[Nick1988]

Too Spielberg-esque.

I was thinking the same thing, looked more like a movie Spielberg would direct instead of Abrahms

Still, this movie looks like it could be really good looking foward to it.

[Deexan]

The kid shot the train accident with his Super 8 camera. Or did you not watch the trailer?

Eh, just seems a little...tenuous.

[HaDoKen]

Too Spielberg-esque.

I was thinking the same thing, looked more like a movie Spielberg would direct instead of Abrahms

Still, this movie looks like it could be really good looking foward to it.

i had the same thought too, has slightly made it less interesting. I would prefer the shooting style for Cloverfield apart from the shaky camera, but annoyed we have to wait til August for it to be released here

[PsYkOoOoO]

i had the same thought too, has slightly made it less interesting. I would prefer the shooting style for Cloverfield apart from the shaky camera, but annoyed we have to wait til August for it to be released here

What exactly is "Cloverfield" without the shaky camera? Everything in Cloverfield was the shaky camera.

[HaDoKen]

i dont mind the mokumentary style of filming but just without the camera shaking too much as makes me dizzy

[PsYkOoOoO]

I hated that too. In fact I didn't think too much of Cloverfield.

[halo7]

I wonder how the title will tie in with the movie.

The whole reason the kids get pulled into whatever is happening is because they witness a train with something sinister on it crash while filming a zombie movie with a super 8 camera. I am sure there will be some other tie within the story as well. Maybe he starts filming what is going on?

[Tolkien]

I for one, loved Cloverfield. Don't know about this one though, so I'll just wait and see.

[Deexan]

New trailer:

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75138

That old-school Spielberg feel is rampant, and it really makes me want to see this. Though I don't think it's too difficult to see how the story is going to play out.

[Ewok Droppings]

Looks pretty good to me. I'm in.

[Daniel]

Trailer gave me goosebumps.

[PsYkOoOoO]

Wow. This, this looks good. It's always nice to see child actors who can actually act.

[Neverending]

Goonies for the 21st century.

[Fresh Prince]

Looks like it could be a great film.

[FranklinTard]

yea from that 2 minute trailer you sure can tell these kids deserve oscars...

[Neverending]

They will be robbed during award's season.

[DarthVader 2004]

Did it seem like maybe the alien or creature may not be bad for seemed like the military seemed worse then it. Sure what was in the train seemed pissed but may not make it evil.
More like a really big ET.

[Ewok Droppings]

It's ET's cousing JR who's bigger, bad and back for some revenge!

[DarthVader 2004]

It would be a cool change to not have the alien or monster as the bad guy. I mean anyone can make a film where the creature is bad and kills

[Ewok Droppings]

Apparently not anyone - haven't you seen either of the AvP movies?

[Fresh Prince]

It would be a cool change to not have the alien or monster as the bad guy. I mean anyone can make a film where the creature is bad and kills

Yeah I like the military as the villians here.

[Deexan]

http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/super-poster-a.jpg

[JBond]

Once again Abrams is going to get people to see his stupid movie by not showing the monster. Yaaaaawn.

[IanTheCool]

This does seem very Spielbergish

[Neverending]

Well, it is a tribute to his work.

[Jack]

Once again Abrams is going to get people to see his stupid movie by not showing the monster. Yaaaaawn.

I kinda hope he never shows it. Any preview that doesn't give away the goods is fine by me.

[Fresh Prince]

Well, it is a tribute to his work.

Its a nice tribute.

[DaRkKnIgHtDeTeCtIvE]

Did it seem like maybe the alien or creature may not be bad for seemed like the military seemed worse then it. Sure what was in the train seemed pissed but may not make it evil.
More like a really big ET.

I think the part in the trailer where the guy is being pulled back into the aisle is a clear sign this monster kill's, as was the sheriff or whoever we hear say "I've got nine missing people" is also a good indicator. I do however get the Spielberg-ian sense of wonder and awe that this film obviously pays homage to from his earlier works like E.T, Close Encounters. Couple that with Abrams knack for thinking outside the box and tense storytelling and I think this film will be even better than the above mentioned Cloverfield (which I loved as well Tolkien) and certainly the best Sci-fi related film Spielberg has been associated with in forever.

[Ewok Droppings]

Maybe there's a couple of aliens - some good, some bad.

[DarthVader 2004]

Well we don't know it took the 9 missing people we just see a guy being drug and it may be something else and not the thing on the train. A cool twist would be these soldiers are really aliens and this creature was just a simple lizard that got big or a dog.

[Neverending]

The MTV Movie Awards had a pretty sweet preview of this movie.

[MasterChief117]

The preview looks awesome.

[Neverending]

I loved that J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg presented it. So odd to see them on MTV. Although, Spielberg wore that cool leather jacket. LOL.

[MovieBuff801]

That preview has been the best part of the Awards so far.

[Neverending]

The Harry Potter preview beat it.

[MovieBuff801]

Agreed. That's why I covered my ass by saying "so far".

[Neverending]

But Spielberg in a leather jacket was still cool though.

[Fresh Prince]

Yeah how MTV pulled JJ Abrams and Spielberg on MTV Award show...still not enough to get me to watch it though.

[Neverending]

Viacom owns Paramount AND MTV. So, they pulled some major strings to get JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg on the show.

[Fresh Prince]

Must had to pay alot of cash too.

[Neverending]

Nah.

[Onesheet]

I'm trying to purchase a copy of this new Super 8 poster. Does anyone know where to purchase as I have found no where selling it?

[Max]

Movie is not released here until August :(

[Max]

Movie is not released here until August :(

This pushes me to download from some torrent :mad: