Super 8

I like sci-fi films a little, and I like coming-of-age films a lot, so layering Elle Fanning and a gaggle of teenage boys into your sci-fi movie is a win for me. I guess not enough of a win for me to see it within 13 years if it's released, but to be fair I thought it was a found footage film for some reason, and I didn't know Kyle Chandler was in it. Better late than never though. Super 8 balanced the teen stuff with the sci-fi and action very well, and I always appreciate casting a bunch of kids that are actually kids.

Also I loooooved the kids' movie showing during the end credits scene. Oh my goodness. That's the kind of thing I live for.

31 Days of Halloween (2025)