in the quest for a good science fiction film super 8 has disappointed me greatly, evan and i went along expecting greatness and were given corn. the concept was okay but the corn factor was high as was the cheesy script. cheese and corn are the enemies of any good film. we are fundamentally opposed to c and c in our entertainment, we need stimulation and challenge not corn and cheese.
its very depressing that science fiction does not get made properly by directors and writers, there are just a handful of good movies that nail it, 'monsters' 'district 9' 'blade runner' and '12 monkey's' spring to mind but there are a handful more. the same in book form. but there are some amazing books that would translate very well onto screen with a little thought and finesse, alister reynolds, 'pushing ice' would make an awesome film, as would dan simians 'hyperion' and not to mention embassytown.