愛情潛水 + 變種特攻：異能第一戰 + S8驚世檔案

Submarine is a quirky, stylish and humorous coming-of-age British comedy with a refreshing cast, visually stunning images, thought provoking symbols and nostalgic music. The movie is about a boy desperate to lose his virginity and stop his mother running off with a weird new age mystic. It reminds me of the sweetness and uncertainty of puppy love, teenagers' eagerness to seek attention and be unique, difficulty in communication and the awkwardness of teenage growth. The changes in his parents' relationship can be further developed though. I highly recommend this indie gem to movie lovers. 4.1 / 5

X-Men First Class by Director of Kick-Ass is a reboot (not a prequel) with a well crafted story and plenty of action. The main characters and their relationships (e.g. the friendship between Charles and Erik, Raven's desire to look normal and be loved, etc) are so well developed that the audience feels pity for them. I also love the set design, the historical background and the insertion of real footage which makes the story more real. The message of the film is that everyone is unique and one should be proud of being oneself, though humans tend to discriminate against those who look different. Indeed, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We have to accept who we are before convincing others to accept us. Despite the above-mentioned strengths, the film is slightly too long. Besides, Magneto's hatred for humans can be further developed and explained. Moreover, that the group of mutants revenges their newly made friend despite the danger does not sound convincing. Anyway, it is so far the best superhero movie in 2011. 4 / 5
Look at the Adult World through the Children’s Eyes

The nostalgic trailer of Super 8 Directed by J. J. Abrams is reminiscent of E.T. and Cloverfield. The movie is a cocktail of sci-fi, comedy, family, romance, friendship, teenage growth, monsters and zombies. If you expect to watch a monster movie, you may be thrilled by the second half but disappointed by the first half as it slightly drags. If you intend to watch a family drama, it may not be a great success as the relationships between the fathers and their kids can be further developed. What surprises me most is that the children are perfectly cast. Joel Courtney is adorable and Elle Fanning, with her nuanced facial expressions, brings the audience one of the most engaging moments when her character acts as a detective’s wife in a train station. While the two leads have a great chemistry, their friends are hilarious. It is also amusing to look at the adult world through the children’s eyes. For instance, the kids act as a soldier, a zombie, a boss, etc. There is a thought provoking scene in which a boy’s leg is injured because of a bomb explosion while the kids are still in costume and make-up. When the “war” becomes real, the kids are forced to grow up hastily. Indeed, Super 8 can be viewed as a coming-of-age comedy. The movie emphasizes the importance of letting go. Make sure you stick around during the closing credits. This is probably the BEST part of the movie. 3.7 / 5