I rarely write a review, but I had to do it after reading some of these other reviews, like it's bad acting all the way. Well, these people probably are used to watching Neighbours or Days of Our Lives and just have no clue about acting in the first place. The kids are great and actually I really like the way Winona Rider plays the mom in this. She looks like the mom that would kill to save her son and that's the point, right?

Also people are saying that "if you take away the 80's effect, it would not be that good." Well I guess that if you take away the fantasy effect in Lord of the rings, it would also just be a little boy throwing a ring in a volcano, while he is fighting some gypsies or something, so that argument makes absolutely no sense at all! I mean, come on.. The 80's element is a very important aspect of the series, so stop with this nonsense. Me, personally am a huge fan of this 80's nostalgia feeling and the Duffer brothers did an amazing job recreating this aspect.

So, if you don't just want to watch another CSI or comedy sitcom (nothing wrong with that tho), this is just what you are looking for! It will keep your interest from the first second to the last. You will definitely not get bored watching this! Enjoy!