SUPER 8
Starring: Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Joel
Courtney, Gabriel Basso,
Noah Emmerich, Ron Eldard, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee
& Zach Mills
Directed by J.J. Abrams for distribution by
Paramount
The Plot: A group of
friends filming a movie with a “Super 8” camera accidentally capture a train
crash that unleashes a shocking evil on their small town.
The Final Word: J.J. Abrams is
no doubt one of the most respected names in pop culture. Between his multiple
TV series and feature films, Abrams knows how to keep audiences interested. The
key (as we’ve learned) is to always keep them guessing. Although in this age of
social media and the Internet, sometimes that is beyond impossible. Yet Abrams
manages to keep his secrets under wraps and the end result is normally very
satisfying. So it isn’t unexpected that to this point he’s revealed just enough
to keep the buzz going, but not enough to give anybody solid details; that’s
why his movies work and that’s why the line will be out the door when this
debuts in theaters.
JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER
Starring: Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham &
Parris Mosteller
Directed by John Schultz for distribution by
Relativity Media
The Plot: A elementary
school student hits the road with brother and aunt for the most amazing summer
vacation ever.
The Final Word: Every summer has
one of these types of movies that come out of nowhere and did respectable
business. While Relativity isn’t expected to take down “Super 8,” they are
counting on business from families who are super-heroed out by this point and
want a break from the blow-em-up styling’s famous during the summer movie
season. The studio also has to be happy to have Heather Graham on board as she
may be its biggest draw and best chance of success.
Previewed next week: Green Lantern & Mr. Popper's Penquins
