If Abrams' Super 8 was a homage, Earth to Echo is bordering on blatant ripoff, both of the Abrams' film itself and of those 80s films Abrams was also referring to (specifically E.T. of course). All that was really missing were flying bikes. Even its one distinguishing feature, that of cameras carried by the cast to lend some semblance of authenticity to the story, has been done to death and the film can't overcome the inherent problem with films like this - why keep carrying the cameras when all hell breaks loose ? All that said, the central trio of children cast are likeable enough and do a good job of keeping the film watchable as the film progresses. For young children, this is probably fairly entertaining, for adults - make those children watch E.T. instead!!
Shout by Simon MasseyVIP 11BlockedParent2014-10-17T22:24:31Z
If Abrams' Super 8 was a homage, Earth to Echo is bordering on blatant ripoff, both of the Abrams' film itself and of those 80s films Abrams was also referring to (specifically E.T. of course). All that was really missing were flying bikes. Even its one distinguishing feature, that of cameras carried by the cast to lend some semblance of authenticity to the story, has been done to death and the film can't overcome the inherent problem with films like this - why keep carrying the cameras when all hell breaks loose ? All that said, the central trio of children cast are likeable enough and do a good job of keeping the film watchable as the film progresses. For young children, this is probably fairly entertaining, for adults - make those children watch E.T. instead!!