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The first time she runs her lines, she invests the silly words with a depth of feeling that leaves her castmates stunned, and "Super 8" briefly becomes a movie about the primal power of movie acting, as well as a revelation of Ms. Fanning's extraordinary gifts.

'Super 8': Old Format, Fresh Thrills Joe Morgenstern 2011

It's the presence of Elle Fanning's Alice, an exquisite girl on the verge of young womanhood who reluctantly agrees to play the main zombie.

'Super 8': Old Format, Fresh Thrills Joe Morgenstern 2011

But the film find's its legs and central mesmerizing performance when Fanning's Cherie auditions for the band in a crappy trailer.

Sundance Review: Kristen Stewart And Dakota Fanning’s ‘Runaways’ » MTV Movies Blog 2010

MTV Films did option Shawn Fanning's life story and had filmmaker Alex Winter, who played Bill in the "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" on board to write and possibly direct it.

Tamara Conniff: Social Network: What Happened to the Napster Film? Tamara Conniff 2010

Indeed, "The Runaways" is owned and just about swallowed up by Fanning's riveting portrayal of the singer (not too dissimilar from the way Currie overwhelmed the group).

Sundance Review: Kristen Stewart And Dakota Fanning’s ‘Runaways’ » MTV Movies Blog 2010

She just ruins the trailer for me with her constant hair flip and dead-eye expression ... * sigh* however, Dakota Fanning's acting looks PHENOMENAL.

The Runaways Movie Trailer: Fast, Cheap and Hopefully Out of Control | /Film 2010

"I said to everyone, I can't do this movie unless Dakota Fanning's going to do it, because to me she was perfect for the role."

Dakota Fanning ‘Perfect’ For Mature Role In ‘Push,’ Says Director » MTV Movies Blog 2009

Read more of director Paul McGuigan's thoughts about Dakota Fanning's performance in "Push" at SplashPage.

Dakota Fanning ‘Perfect’ For Mature Role In ‘Push,’ Says Director » MTV Movies Blog 2009

In an interview with MTV, "Push" director Paul McGuigan said he had few doubts about Fanning's talent and her ability to play Cassie Holmes, a snarky, teenage "watcher" who can glimpse images of the future.

Dakota Fanning ‘Perfect’ For Mature Role In ‘Push,’ Says Director » MTV Movies Blog 2009

MTV Films did option Shawn Fanning's life story and had filmmaker Alex Winter, who played Bill in the "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" on board to write and possibly direct it.

Tamara Conniff: Social Network: What Happened to the Napster Film? Tamara Conniff 2010