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June 10, 2011
At the Movies: 'Super 8' revels in innocent film geekery
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
“Super 8” is the rarest of things this time of year: a summer blockbuster that's completely earnest and irony-free, not filled with cheeky pop-culture references or cheesy product placement. The effects, while spectacular, also happen to be germane to the plot, and they have an intimate, tactile quality, rather than seeming too glossy or removed from reality. (And they're NOT in 3-D. Yes, it is indeed possible.)
| SUPER 8 |
 Director: J.J. Abrams Cast: Joel Courtney, Kyle Chandler, Riley Griffiths, Elle Fanning Rating: PG-13 Running time: 112 minutes |
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