Super 8 & Transformers

I finally saw Super 8 at a cinema grill. It was worth it! The movie is one of the more enjoyable movies of the summer. Director Steven Spielberg & JJ Abraham successfully brought to the big screen a film that took place in the late 60's to early 70's in a mid western small town. The story telling and acting were excellent. Characters were developed well without being one dimensional and the story moved at a pace quick enough to carry the story and make one feel as part of the film without dragging. It was interesting as most movies move so quickly if an audience member blinks they miss something. The basic story is not very complicated and easy to follow. No new ground is forged but it is told in a way that is enjoyable. I recommend seeing it!

I can't believe I am admitting to enjoying seeing a Transformers movie but I did enjoy Dark side of the moon. It had darker themes and images than the previous two films. We saw transformers vaporizing people as well as a city taken over and turned into a war zone. There was less character building which allowed the story to move and although the basic plot did not vary much from the previous two films it was more entertaining as it was darker and not as Disney-esque. I do recommend seeing dark side of the moon!