Even though the summer movie season is winding down, August is offering up a potential blockbuster in The End of Oak Street, a science fiction survival film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The trailers began as largely mysterious, but subsequent looks at the film detailed a story that involved prehistoric creatures wreaking havoc on what used to be a quiet neighborhood. With the film set to open this Friday, the social media embargo was lifted following its first press screenings, and it looks like the movie could become one of the biggest surprises of the summer.
What Are The First Reactions Saying?
The first reactions for The End of Oak Street have been overwhelmingly positive, with the early viewers praising the fun and intense dinosaur carnage that has some saying it’s the best of its kind since 1993’s Jurassic Park. The movie is also getting encouraging notices as a bit of a throwback to the films of Amblin Entertainment that moviegoers flocked to in the past because of their sense of adventure and high-concept action. Stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor are getting praised for their performances, with the film’s character work also getting notices because it makes the family leading the film relatable and easy to root for. However, the big takeaway is that The End of Oak Street makes dinosaurs scary again on the big screen. You can check out some of the first social media reactions below!
What Is The End of Oak Street About?
Following a mysterious cosmic event, Oak Street is uprooted from its suburban location, turning its once-quiet neighborhood into one inhabited by prehistoric creatures. As the Platt family navigates their unfamiliar surroundings, they’ll soon discover that their survival depends on sticking together at all costs. The film also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery.
Produced by J.J. Abrams, there has been a lot of chatter online that the film is connected to the Cloverfield franchise in some way. Abrams debunked those theories, going on to say that the connections are being made by eager movie fans. Either way, it looks like The End of Oak Street could gain a lot of traction heading into its opening weekend because once reviews are officially posted, it looks like they will be absolutely glowing.
The End of Oak Street hits theaters nationwide this Friday.
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