Movies: J.J. Abrams Pays Tribute to Spielberg With 'Super 8'

Friday, 10 June 2011 by IrwanKch
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Paying reverence to Spielberg

Ann Hornaday

J. J. Abrams pays loving homage to the movies of his youth with "Super 8," an uneven film that works best as a valentine to first movies, first loves and where those enchanted experiences intersect. [Read more]

Joyous start at the end of life

Joyous start at the end of life

Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor deliver performances of relish and restraint in "Beginners." [Read more]

Also Opening

'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer'
'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer'

Sandie Angulo Chen

This flimsy, live-action children's book adaptation lands itself in the category of forgettable family fare. [Read more]

'Louder Than a Bomb'
'Louder Than a Bomb'

Michael O'Sullivan

The documentary is powered by the steam — and the enormous appeal — of its young, hyper-verbal and multiracial protagonists. [Read more]

'Just Like Us'
'Just Like Us'

Stephanie Merry

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed's documentary aims to enlighten U.S. film audiences about Arab culture while encouraging the stand-up scene overseas. [Read more]

'Submarine'
'Submarine'

Michael O'Sullivan

The mostly charming film takes a quirky and insightful look at the struggles of adolescence. [Read more]

'City of Life and Death'
'City of Life and Death'

Michael O'Sullivan

Chinese writer-director Chuan Lu dramatizes the events of the Nanking Massacre in the gritty and powerfully told movie. [Read more]

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More Movie Info

Summer Movie Guide

Summer Movie Guide

Michael O'Sullivan

Sort out the cinematic offerings for the months ahead. [Read more]

Celebritology

Rooney Mara goes topless for 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' poster

The oh-so-NSFW poster also features an intense, fully clothed Daniel Craig.

'Super 8': The hunt for Easter eggs

This is a J.J. Abrams project. So naturally, it contains hidden secrets.

Zach Galifianakis to escape from mental institution in 'Hangover III,' according to Zach Galifianakis

That and other Galifianakis tidbits revealed in Rolling Stone cover story.

J.J. Abrams's first film gig

The director/producer of 'Super 8,' 'Lost' and 'Alias' reveals his big movie break, courtesy of 'Nightbeast.'

Family Filmgoer

Kid-friendly features

Get the scoop on "Judy Moody," "Kung Fu Panda 2," "Super 8" and more.

Box Office

'X-Men: First Class' wins box office with less-than-magnetic $56M

The weekend's new reboot of the "X-Men" series may have shapeshifting, magnetism and ambient energy conversion — but the thing it needs now is "legs."

Reader Reviews

You review 'Bridesmaids'

"It was very funny indeed. It's been a long time since a movie has made my stomach hurt." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.
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