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Trailer Watch: Super 8

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J.J. Abrams continues his home movie camera series (after this camcorder flick Cloverfield even if he didn’t direct it).

Super 8

Plot Summary: A group of kids with a super 8 camera witness a terrible train accident while filming a little feature. They also spot a strange creature escape from wreckage that begins terrorizing the town.
Release Date: June 10, 2011

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Rating: B-; B
Commentary: The first trailer, something of a teaser, contains only two elements that will really appeal to their target demo: a chaotic train wreck and the promise of a dangerous, escaped monster.

The second trailer does a better job conveying to those not interested in monster flicks that there are a few more elements worth considering. It remains a niche-based effort, but a few extra people could develop an interest after this. Though, I expect some comparisons to Stephen King, especially is novel It.

Rating: B-
Commentary: A camera image turned on its side, as displayed in the trailer, is a solid idea for a framing device. The colors aren’t terribly exciting, but they are evocative of the tone of the film.
Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
Oscar Chances: None.

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