10 Cloverfield Lane
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 11, 2016
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allisonjane65Mar 12, 2016
If you're planning on watching the movie, {and I thoroughly recommend you do} make sure you take your seat with an empty bladder! The tension builds brilliantly to the point where you don't want to be leaving the theatre for anything!If you're planning on watching the movie, {and I thoroughly recommend you do} make sure you take your seat with an empty bladder! The tension builds brilliantly to the point where you don't want to be leaving the theatre for anything!

Surely to be one of the best movies of 2016.… Expand
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wollam11Mar 11, 2016
Maybe the best sci fi movie of the past 30 years. The buildup is tense and the payoff had me digging my nails into the armrests. I'm going back again on Sunday. I loved it!
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TheFilmDoctorMar 22, 2016
When J.J. Abrams released Cloverfield in 2008, it arrived cloaked in secrecy. Now, some eight years later, the film’s so-called “blood relative” (Abrams’ term, not mine), comes with a similar marketing strategy. Going-in, viewers are unlikelyWhen J.J. Abrams released Cloverfield in 2008, it arrived cloaked in secrecy. Now, some eight years later, the film’s so-called “blood relative” (Abrams’ term, not mine), comes with a similar marketing strategy. Going-in, viewers are unlikely to be certain what to expect and, emerging, they might not be quite sure exactly what they witnessed. The problems with 10 Cloverfield Lane result from attempts to tie it, however tenuously, to the earlier movie. Take away the disappointing, disjointed, and anti-climactic final act, and this is an effective white-knuckle psychological thriller. And, although the final 15 minutes don’t ruin the movie, they detract from its better parts.

The premise is simple: following a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) awakens to find herself chained to a wall in what appears to be a basement. She soon learns that she has been brought to this place by the hulking, rather scary Howard (John Goodman), for her “own good.” The basement is actually a doomsday bunker with three occupants: survivalist Howard; his former handyman, Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.); and Michelle, whom Howard rescued from her smashed car. In the outside world, all is not well. According to Howard, apocalyptic events have occurred. His plan is for the three of them to shelter in place and wait it out until things are safe. Michelle thinks he’s crazy. Emmett isn’t so certain.

By using double-bluffs and red herrings, director Dan Trachtenberg crafts a claustrophobic psychological thriller that hums along nicely. Hitchcockian misdirection abounds. From moment-to-moment we’re never quite sure who (or what) Howard really is: a lonely savior whose paranoia has been validated or a creepy kidnapper acting out a twisted delusion? Is the situation outside the bunker real or a figment of Howard’s warped mind? Did “the Ruskies” attack? Or aliens? Or nothing at all? Perhaps Howard faked the mutilations of some pigs to “prove” that the air isn’t safe? So many questions… At times, 10 Cloverfield Lane has a similar vibe as the TV series Lost which, not coincidentally, was produced by Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions.

While keeping us guessing, 10 Cloverfield Lane provides several nail-biting scenes. Sound is an important part of how the tension is amplified - every noise is loud and the insistent musical score throbs. 10 Cloverfield Lane doesn’t employ “found footage” like the original Cloverfield. Camera movement is smooth and clean and the shots are composed to emphasize how cramped and uncomfortable the limited space is. The movie is presented from Michelle’s perspective and its tone varies with her mood. Her opinion of Howard and the situation changes frequently and the film reflects that. There’s even a goofy musical montage that shows the three companions playing board games and putting together puzzles like any “normal” family.

Winstead is a good choice to play the heroine because she’s strong yet feminine. (She previously appeared as Bruce Willis’ daughter in the fourth Die Hard film and as the lead in the prequel to John Carptenter’s The Thing.) John Goodman is a perfect Howard - Goodman has the rare talent of being able to play both a cuddly, likeable guy and a frighteningly dangerous one. In 10 Cloverfield Lane, he’s asked to do both.

The film’s failing is that, in linking it to Cloverfield, it abandons the elements that made the majority of the movie effective. The final fifteen minutes don’t work as a way to wrap up this story or as an introduction to a larger (generic) canvas. They feel tacked-on and rushed. Nevertheless, as weak as the conclusion may be, it doesn’t obfuscate the good things to precede it. 10 Cloverfield Lane is packed with suspense and tension and offers some of the best bait-and-switch work of any recent psychological thriller. It’s easy to forgive any missteps toward the end when considering the entire package.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJul 10, 2017
I loved it all, except the last 10 or so minutes. You feel scared the whole time, small rooms, creepy guy who has many mysteries, and only short moments when the characters are alone. The acting was great, as I expected. The ending wasI loved it all, except the last 10 or so minutes. You feel scared the whole time, small rooms, creepy guy who has many mysteries, and only short moments when the characters are alone. The acting was great, as I expected. The ending was terrible though, it changes the genre to something I didn't want.… Expand
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AgentVenom117Apr 23, 2016
This movie has an incredible atmosphere,amazing build up,brilliant acting especially from John Goodman and it keeps you interested until the horribly disappointing ending which I won't get into. But overall 95% of this movie is great and youThis movie has an incredible atmosphere,amazing build up,brilliant acting especially from John Goodman and it keeps you interested until the horribly disappointing ending which I won't get into. But overall 95% of this movie is great and you should defiantly check it out.… Expand
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Jes1310Jan 18, 2019
great Little sci-fi thriller Flick. has a great atmosfear and John Goodman is just plain creepy.
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Ivan665Mar 14, 2017
Very suspensive movie, very unpredictable. This is a fine example how to make a good movie with only 3 characters lol. Anyway the movie leaves you hanging and waiting for a sequel at the end.
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mijxeroJul 16, 2016
This was a very well acted movie that kept me entertainingly uncomfortable by Goodman's performance. It is a movie that kept me guessing and was willing to take some really big risks that I found to be refreshing compared to a lot of moviesThis was a very well acted movie that kept me entertainingly uncomfortable by Goodman's performance. It is a movie that kept me guessing and was willing to take some really big risks that I found to be refreshing compared to a lot of movies that simply follow the formula. If nothing else it will be a movie that sticks with you.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJun 10, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is tense and populated by developed and layered characters. The acting furthermore elevates this film from other similar film in the monster genre.
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Voodoo123Jan 31, 2019
+Engaging premise
+Fantastic cast
+Great use of tension -Poor use of 'cloverfield' 10 Cloverfield lane is an excellent sci fi premise that uses its tense atmosphere to make you question its characters motives and at various points allows you+Engaging premise
+Fantastic cast
+Great use of tension
-Poor use of 'cloverfield'

10 Cloverfield lane is an excellent sci fi premise that uses its tense atmosphere to make you question its characters motives and at various points allows you to understand more of what is really happening along with the protagonist. I was always engaged I just wish they hadn't simply 'tagged' cloverfield into the title and given it more credit as it's own original idea. If you're a fan of scifi/thriller/mystery give this a look!… Expand
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CineAutoctonoJun 2, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane was a very good movie but boring in one part , everything else is very good , interpretations of John Goodman , and Mary Elizabeth Winstead outstanding , the theme very well managed , but has lived in a bunker with a10 Cloverfield Lane was a very good movie but boring in one part , everything else is very good , interpretations of John Goodman , and Mary Elizabeth Winstead outstanding , the theme very well managed , but has lived in a bunker with a psychopath , you want to deal with on the alien apocalypse, this theme has addressed most of the movie , and the ending left me very impressed and it was exciting , just one of my favorite film. "10 Cloverfield Lane" was surpassed the quasi-antecessor 2008 film "Cloverfield".… Expand
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MD5774May 29, 2016
I liked this movie. It has been years since a good well made suspense drama has been created without stupid characters or scripts. John Goodman gives a great performance here and his fellow cast mates hold their own. The only flaw of thisI liked this movie. It has been years since a good well made suspense drama has been created without stupid characters or scripts. John Goodman gives a great performance here and his fellow cast mates hold their own. The only flaw of this movie is at the very end there should have been an extra 10min or so to show where our main character decides to do and what really going on in the world but in all a good movie… Expand
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HaizeddJun 9, 2016
This is not a cloverfield sequel more a huge reference that is put together really well with great acting and amazingly well done tension build up wich keeps building up during the whole movie if you saw the first movie cloverfield you kindThis is not a cloverfield sequel more a huge reference that is put together really well with great acting and amazingly well done tension build up wich keeps building up during the whole movie if you saw the first movie cloverfield you kind of know what's going on outside of the bunker but you dont know entirely.What stops me from rating this movie higher is the last 15 or so minutes as they feel like they were put in last minute just so they could call it 10 cloverfield lane but there still a good setup for if they want too turn cloverfield into a franchise.But with the budget they had making this movie I cant speak badly about it it is a great movie that will have you on the edge of your seat through out the whole thing and i cant recomend it more WATCH THIS.… Expand
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dr34mf0xMay 8, 2016
You gotta respect a movie that ends the way this movie does. You just gotta, it's the law.

Aside from that, watch this movie because even if you hate it, you'll be supporting the good and pure original ideas department, which has beenYou gotta respect a movie that ends the way this movie does. You just gotta, it's the law.

Aside from that, watch this movie because even if you hate it, you'll be supporting the good and pure original ideas department, which has been starving in a basement for a long time now.

At least I think it's an original idea. Too lazy to research that.… Expand
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JyroJyroAug 11, 2017
A masterclass in suspense - although not strictly related to 2008's 'Cloverfield', despite the name. All three main characters also managed to be distinctly unique and unpredictable when interacting with each other. The ending was a littleA masterclass in suspense - although not strictly related to 2008's 'Cloverfield', despite the name. All three main characters also managed to be distinctly unique and unpredictable when interacting with each other. The ending was a little rushed & meaningless, but it doesn't take away from how excellently creepy the rest of the film is.… Expand
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XxBenoOApr 27, 2017
這部電影的特色，在於能以有限的空間，營造出懸疑緊張的氣氛，縱使不見恐怖的事物，亦令人駭然。PS:The fat guy is hentai. XD
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ViniciusBritoJan 13, 2019
The biggest problem in Cloverfield (2008), was the previous part of the actual stuff and how that affected the whole movie after that, in here, yes, there is a explanation of what is going on in the character's life, and it does work, becauseThe biggest problem in Cloverfield (2008), was the previous part of the actual stuff and how that affected the whole movie after that, in here, yes, there is a explanation of what is going on in the character's life, and it does work, because it is fast and works to let you know the character just fine so as it is crucial for the story to happens, so it isn't for free or anything bad, it is a great way to introduce in here. The story overall it is really fine, they first try to give us a mystery, for those that already know the Cloverfield franchise that mystery won't work, because these people will already know what is true or not about what is going on outside, but for those that are going to watch it without knowing what the series is about, i think that it will be really nice to figure things and never be sure of the outside world, just like the characters.  Wich lead us to say that the characters would be extremely important to work, there are only three characters to interact and they had to be really good and different, and that is exactly what it is, each character have his function for the narrative and all work, you truly care about what is going on. The sequence of facts feels really natural and well done, you first got a mystery from the character, Michelle, perspective, wich works, than you got slowly introduced to the situation by Howard's words, and then got to know the whole bunker and it's rules in a way that you understand very well without getting any boring. The character of Emmett does give a nice personality contrast to work with Howard and for Michelle, the chemistry works fine. During the course of the story there are some really good plot twists, while it goes it does give some more layers to the characters and things got way more scarier and definely got my attention more and more, you got to know the characters more deep and caring more and more for them. There are a few moments where things felt, not just rushed, but the characters could have said something better, like invent things and use creativity, like it was already shown that they had creativity, doing something smart instead of just tearing things apart that easy. There some dialogues where things feels a little unnatural.More at the end there are a big tone difference compared to the whole movie, i do think that in some moments at the ending things went well and in others it got lost, there are somethings that felt just to easy or didn't really made me buy, but in overall the ending worked for me. I read another person saying about a metaphor in this story, and i found it really interesting, so i'm gonna put it in here.  So it will have some SPOILERS in this paragraph. It consists in facing the unknown, getting out of the comfort zone. The person said that the characters would represent characteristics from the character Michelle, Emmett would represent hesitation and fear, Howard accommodation and safety. The movie talks much about umconfortable/safety for being in a bunker. All the attempts to leave the bunker are frustrade by Howard. And only when Emmett, the hesitation, dies, the protagonist can overcome Howard and leave the bunker to face aliens, wich would represent the unkown itself. So it would be like she overcame the hesitation, get away of the sense of safety in the comfort zone for literally confront the unkown. The last scene would reinforce this, when she hear in the radio that a city is already under control and Houston are still in war and in need for help, and then she chooses Houston to go.  END OF SPOILERS. The technique aspects in here are very good, it can give different senses for who is watching, a claustrophobic moment or a discovering with open plans. The camera movimentation and closing up are really good. The sound design are also nice, hearing things depending from where they are was really important, the mis-en-scene was good, you could have a good idea of how it would feel to be inside of that bunker. The design of the whole place is really nice, you can get where is where or where they are going, it is fluid. The soundtrack is really good, we do hear a lot of songs in this movie as well, and they really worked fine, it helped on giving the scenes some structure. The acting works really fine. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is great, she gave many aspects in here, trying to be conviction, being extremely nervous but holding it down, she really convinces me in everything she did, very good performance. John Goodman is also very fine in this film, he first give a calm character that is trying to do the right thing, but you can clearly see that he is unstable, that he could do anything in any moment and that gives some thriller to the movie. John Gallagher Jr. have a more trickster and joking kind of way, his character isn' much challenging but he did fine.… Expand
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Dragonfly44Jan 28, 2019
A movie that’s biggest let down is that it is supposed to be a part of the Cloverfiled series when it reality it would of been much better as its own thing. If it cut its ties to Cloverfield, attempted some more impressive camerawork and hadA movie that’s biggest let down is that it is supposed to be a part of the Cloverfiled series when it reality it would of been much better as its own thing. If it cut its ties to Cloverfield, attempted some more impressive camerawork and had a better ending, it certainly would of been one of the best movies of the year. Strong acting from John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is what really holds this movie together.

Rating - 78%… Expand
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micahezzesApr 15, 2016
Incredibly tense and well-paced with sudden bursts of comedy to relieve the tension, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a wonderfully dark look at a life spent entrapped and its toll on the human psyche, without preaching or talking down on its viewers.Incredibly tense and well-paced with sudden bursts of comedy to relieve the tension, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a wonderfully dark look at a life spent entrapped and its toll on the human psyche, without preaching or talking down on its viewers. It's incredibly suspenseful, with enough payoff at the ending to keep you satisfied with the build up. John Goodman, as always, steals every scene he is a part of, using phenomenally creepy yet endearing versions of his character one after the other.

My only complaint, and I understand why they did this, is that the ending felt a bit like a big-budget ending that didn't fit the rest of the film. Yes, the payoff is good and unexpected (at least for me), it drags on a bit out of its own bunker and dips its feet in the water of a big-budget action sci-fi film. I see why they did this; it leaves the opportunity for sequels of greater name value or production value. And there's not necessarily anything wrong with that concept, it's just that it didn't fit the rest of the film thematically.

Having said that, 10 Cloverfield Lane is one of the most suspenseful movies I've seen in recent years, keeping shots tight and balanced with great performances from all three of the main characters.… Expand
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user12Apr 16, 2018
10 Cloverfield Lane is brilliant from beginning to end. The story is gripping and very unpredictable. The acting is possibly some of the best I've ever seen in ANY forms of entertainment media, and that's saying quite a lot. The characters10 Cloverfield Lane is brilliant from beginning to end. The story is gripping and very unpredictable. The acting is possibly some of the best I've ever seen in ANY forms of entertainment media, and that's saying quite a lot. The characters feel like real humans and develop in realistic ways. There isn't much more I can say about it. I suggest that you watch it.… Expand
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JonSnow2049Aug 20, 2019
10 Cloverfield Lane is very good non-standard and unpredictable horror. The film is not perfect, but unlike most modern horror movies in this film there is no terrible stupidity.
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ydnar4Mar 11, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Produced by JJ Abrams" is generally all it takes to get my ass in a theater seat these days and I rushed in to see 10 Cloverfield Lane as quick as I could and I was not disappointed. We all know that this film really came out of nowhere a couple months ago when the film was revealed only 2 months before it came out.

Some people may find this film to be slow but I felt that it went by so fast. This film is 103 minutes and when it was over it felt like 50 minutes had past. Key men behind the first film returned as producers in Abrams, Drew Goddard and the director of the first film Matt Reeves. Rookie filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg deserves a pat on the back after a great debut and I'm sure we will be hearing that name again on some more big productions. The cast was so great! John Goodman is outstanding. I honestly feel like there is no one who could have pulled off the role of Howard the way he did. Its nice to see him in a mainstream film because he is such a talented guy and we don't seem to see as much of him anymore. Goodman's character is so mysterious and you really never know whether he's a good guy or a bad guy. I think that Mary Elizabeth Winstead did not reach Goodman's level but she was very good as well and is probably the best I have seen from her so far in her career. Then you have John Gallagher Jr. who was strong and likeable as well.

Most of this movie has a very independent feel through the first 2 acts and I was very fine with that and the first two acts are the high points of the film. With JJ involved it definitely feels similar to the "Hatch" in Lost which I love. There are so many tense moments where you are so engaged and I found myself attached to Winstead's character Michelle. You are really rooting for her the whole way through.

The third act took me out of the story just slightly when the monsters finally show up because it is just such a shift into a whole different type of danger. I still thought the monsters looked good and they were pretty scary while they were around. I recommend that this film be viewed in the theater just so you can get the experience of seeing the monsters on the big screen.

I was fine with the ending too, which was obviously a huge cliff hanger and as long as we get another movie I'm 100% fine with it. I would not rule out the fact that we are seeing another Cloverfield film that starts up right where the last one left off. I was not be shocked by an announcement of another movie before the end of 2016. I'll have my fingers crossed.… Expand
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TheKavehJMar 11, 2016
If you like films that keep you on the edge of your seat and films that are action packed, 10 Cloverfield Lane is your type of movie. Based on these, and more, qualities and great acting from John Goodman, the film is one of the mostIf you like films that keep you on the edge of your seat and films that are action packed, 10 Cloverfield Lane is your type of movie. Based on these, and more, qualities and great acting from John Goodman, the film is one of the most enjoyable films in 2016 - So far.… Expand
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Filmcritic1956Apr 1, 2016
Ending was bad, switched genres. First 90% - psychological thriller. Last 10% - science fiction. Would have been so much better with an ending that matched the rest of the movie. Either the writers don't understand the concept of genre orEnding was bad, switched genres. First 90% - psychological thriller. Last 10% - science fiction. Would have been so much better with an ending that matched the rest of the movie. Either the writers don't understand the concept of genre or they're lazy.… Expand
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Rebecca31Mar 18, 2016
Oh how I wanted this movie to be good, and it wasn't just good it's brilliant. Starring the fabulous John Goodman, Scott Pilgrim's girlfriend and some dude with a beard. The acting and atmosphere is simply amazing. Although not what youOh how I wanted this movie to be good, and it wasn't just good it's brilliant. Starring the fabulous John Goodman, Scott Pilgrim's girlfriend and some dude with a beard. The acting and atmosphere is simply amazing. Although not what you expect I'm calling it a monster movie, and it's a monster movie actually worth your time (looking at you Godzilla). Loved it from start to finish, gripping, shocking, intense, it's a definite recommendation. Seriously, get to a cinema and see this movie,… Expand
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RobBob99Mar 20, 2016
John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and first time director Dan Trachtenberg takes the audience on a heart pounding thrill ride that is 10 Cloverfield Lane. Never does this movie slow down, it constantly builds a daunt and claustrophobicJohn Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and first time director Dan Trachtenberg takes the audience on a heart pounding thrill ride that is 10 Cloverfield Lane. Never does this movie slow down, it constantly builds a daunt and claustrophobic atmosphere, that will leave you guessing what is actually happening until the very end that will most likely improve upon multiple viewings. So far, my favorite movie of 2016.… Expand
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Jess_HillMar 11, 2016
A surprising film that is compelling, disturbing and intriguing in equal measure. The performances are excellent, the pacing is beautifully executed, and the storyline is thoroughly engaging, with a number of moments I did not see coming. TheA surprising film that is compelling, disturbing and intriguing in equal measure. The performances are excellent, the pacing is beautifully executed, and the storyline is thoroughly engaging, with a number of moments I did not see coming. The claustrophobic setting coupled with the heightened tension of the plot made for a gripping, if somewhat stressful experience. Much better than I was expecting, this is well worth your time. 8.67/10… Expand
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treki999Mar 13, 2016
Do not tie this movie to Cloverfield. Even though, this movie is from the same period after the original events went down, the movie is good all by itself. I went expecting pieces (creatures, characters, storylines, etc.) from the originalDo not tie this movie to Cloverfield. Even though, this movie is from the same period after the original events went down, the movie is good all by itself. I went expecting pieces (creatures, characters, storylines, etc.) from the original movie so I was disappointed in that. I did get my screams and creatures. It is just different.… Expand
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csw12May 5, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is a smart psychological thriller that has deeper meanings within it. Great cast and a director that did a superb job of keeping you at the edge of your seat. The best movie so far this year.
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Compi24Apr 6, 2016
A claustrophobic, bite-your-nail-to-the-quick thriller that ultimately redefines franchise film development. Sure, the specific narrative thrills are different from those of Matt Reeves' 2008 creature-feature predeccessor, but make no mistakeA claustrophobic, bite-your-nail-to-the-quick thriller that ultimately redefines franchise film development. Sure, the specific narrative thrills are different from those of Matt Reeves' 2008 creature-feature predeccessor, but make no mistake - this quasi-sequel's heart is just as black, if not darker than the film before it. Thanks in no small part to one of the most impressive directorial debuts in recent memory, a truly engrossing mystery at the center of all things, and what could quite feasibly be John Goodman's best onscreen role since "Walter Sobchak," "10 Cloverfield Lane" places yet another clear tick mark in the "W" column for producer J.J. Abrams… Expand
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cjm868Apr 1, 2016
What a fantastic movie! 10 Cloverfield Lane delivers, big time. It is one of the best thrillers to come out of Hollywood in awhile.

This movie along with Ex_Machina are leading the charge in the reemergence of the slow burn HitchcockianWhat a fantastic movie! 10 Cloverfield Lane delivers, big time. It is one of the best thrillers to come out of Hollywood in awhile.

This movie along with Ex_Machina are leading the charge in the reemergence of the slow burn Hitchcockian thriller. It's great to see this kind of film to come back into the fore.

It gets very tense throughout the course of this movie. There is a brilliant scene at a dinner table where two characters laughing and joking around with one another ratchets up the tension instead of relieving you of it. How many movies can you say have done that?

All the performances are superb. There are lots and lots of closeups of a characters face and all of the actors (but mostly Mary Elizabeth Winstead), have to convey many thoughts and feelings to the audience with just their facial movements. The standout performance though is John Goodman's, he is a very nuanced character who's lumbering presence is felt even when he is not onscreen.

This is a top notch thriller, the kind I would like to see more of in the coming years. I also hope there is a third installment in this "case file" movie franchise, because: so far, so great!… Expand
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ChesterCheetoMar 23, 2016
Can't wait 'til next one. This is the dark, gritty, and thoughtful movie you waited for. I like the dark DC and kid friendly Marvel. I'd hate if they made movies in the same style.
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SamanthamccoyApr 3, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is an intense and compelling movie that keeps you guessing til the very end. It is a psychological thriller with twists and turns at every corner. The claustrophobic setting is suspenseful and truly chilling. With a10 Cloverfield Lane is an intense and compelling movie that keeps you guessing til the very end. It is a psychological thriller with twists and turns at every corner. The claustrophobic setting is suspenseful and truly chilling. With a captivating performance by John Goodman that keeps you guessing if he is crazy or not. Lives up to all of its horror and Sci Fi, with surprises along the way, enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. Definitely an intriguing yet disturbing 2016 film. Solid story and tension built up throughout the film. Well directed and worth the money! Recommended for anyone that is looking for a modernized suspenseful thriller… Expand
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kirsten123Mar 11, 2016
I enjoyed the first Cloverfield movie for the most part, but the frenetic pacing and shaky camerawork made for an exhausting experience. 10 Cloverfield lane is a totally different experience for most of the movie, and to say much more wouldI enjoyed the first Cloverfield movie for the most part, but the frenetic pacing and shaky camerawork made for an exhausting experience. 10 Cloverfield lane is a totally different experience for most of the movie, and to say much more would be giving too much away. Just go and see it. I doubt you'll be disappointed.… Expand
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QuietGiantMar 13, 2016
A master class in tension. Its ability to switch tone on a dime and make you second guess your preconceptions is impressive. A standout performance by Mr. Goodman that is sure to draw at least a nomination.
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JingerJakeMar 11, 2016
Outstanding!
Thrilling, chilling, unnerving, and uncomfortable. 10 Cloverfield Lane boasts an intriguing script, air-tight direction, haunting sound development, and is carried by a powerhouse performance from John Goodman. Goodman takes theOutstanding!
Thrilling, chilling, unnerving, and uncomfortable. 10 Cloverfield Lane boasts an intriguing script, air-tight direction, haunting sound development, and is carried by a powerhouse performance from John Goodman. Goodman takes the film above and beyond what it maybe should have been, delivering the well-written mix of nervous tension and entertaining comic relief. Nearly every moment, start to finish, is directly moving the story along while keeping the audience guessing at every turn. What I take away from the film in a negative light is that the climax cuts off a well-crafted tension that felt as if it had just gotten rolling. This is also, obviously, a huge respect for the craft. But perhaps the worst thing about this film is its title. Had the title been different and the relation to Abrams's former project of the same name been alluded, the film would have been much more rewarding in the end. I mean, this outing is an entirely different beast than its "blood relative." Connecting the relation before seeing the new outing only hinders the well-built mystery. I feel like Abrams should've thought that through. However, as it stands, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a highly entertaining thriller that crawls its way deep beneath the skin. Highly recommended and well-worth a big screen view.… Expand
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francisrgoMar 12, 2016
So far the best film of 2016. The film is like an intense ride that keeps going. It keeps you at the edge of the seat waiting for moments and asking "What could possibly happen next?" The film mixes a slew of genre from scifi to horror toSo far the best film of 2016. The film is like an intense ride that keeps going. It keeps you at the edge of the seat waiting for moments and asking "What could possibly happen next?" The film mixes a slew of genre from scifi to horror to psychological thriller. John Goodman is at his peak and a defining role since Argo. Dan Trachtenberg is a new and promising director and delivered very well. Go see it and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
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NickLikesMoviesMar 15, 2016
Consistently tense and superbly acted, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a thrilling and exciting time at the movies. The self-contained feel helps build suspense and drive characters in a very naturalistic manner, and provides some insane, unexpectedConsistently tense and superbly acted, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a thrilling and exciting time at the movies. The self-contained feel helps build suspense and drive characters in a very naturalistic manner, and provides some insane, unexpected twists. John Goodman is a gift from God.… Expand
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horcrux2007Mar 12, 2016
First, this isn't a sequel to Cloverfield nor does it take place in the same universe as Cloverfield, so if you go see this, don't get mad that the Clover monster isn't ripping through the city again. Now that that's out of the way, this isFirst, this isn't a sequel to Cloverfield nor does it take place in the same universe as Cloverfield, so if you go see this, don't get mad that the Clover monster isn't ripping through the city again. Now that that's out of the way, this is going to be a completely spoiler-free review, unless you don't want to know about, um, character names. But seriously, the less you know about this movie, the better, so I'm not going to give anything away that wasn't in any of the trailers. In 10 Cloverfield Lane, a woman, Michelle, gets in a car accident and wakes up in an underground bunker. Her captor, Howard claims to have saved her life and that everyone outside the bunker is dead. Another man is also in the bunker, named Emmet, and tensions arise between the three as Howard becomes increasingly suspicious, and Emmet and Michelle mount an escape plan. While Cloverfield, was an intense, in-your-face monster flick, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a completely different beast altogether. Instead of the vast area of New York City, this movie takes place in the confines of a doomsday bunker, so the scares come from paranoia and suspense than a giant monster attacking the city. All three cast members are excellent in their roles, especially John Goodman as Howard. His awesomely creepy performance makes this one of his most memorable roles. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Galleger Jr. are incredible as well. You may recognize her as Wendy from Final Destination 3. Winstead's character definitely isn't a damsel in destress here; Michelle is crafty and smart like Nancy from A Nightmare on Elm Street. John Galleger Jr. also provides some witty comic relief while also seeming a bit suspicious himself. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a restrained, suspenseful and well-crafted psychological thriller that calls to mind both Misery and The Twilight Zone, and if this anthology series continues, it'll be hard to match the standards set by this and its predecessor.… Expand
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moviefan22Mar 11, 2016
The film keeps you guessing till the end which is an awesome thing. Great acting all around particularly Mary Elizabeth Winstead! Loved it, highly entertaining!!!
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intruder313Mar 29, 2016
Predictable but very good indeed. Goodman is getting a lot of praise but Mary Elizabeth Winstead was even better. The real star though is the pacing and tension.
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SpangleMar 20, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is a very well-crafted and intense film, elevated by a fantastic performance from John Goodman. A mix of thriller, sci-fi, horror, and drama, 10 Cloverfield Lane also works in some moments of comedy to lighten an10 Cloverfield Lane is a very well-crafted and intense film, elevated by a fantastic performance from John Goodman. A mix of thriller, sci-fi, horror, and drama, 10 Cloverfield Lane also works in some moments of comedy to lighten an incredibly bleak mood. Director Dan Trachtenberg does a great job here creating tension and letting it build to a very good pay-off. As mentioned, Goodman is phenomenal with an intense and entirely gripping performance that plays very well into the air of mystery the film possesses. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is great here and John Gallagher Jr was also quite good. The film is a very compelling and thought-provoking one, lending itself greatly to further study as to character motivations and what all is really going on throughout the film. Some have criticized the ending, but I really am a fan. I thought it was a thrilling end to a thrilling film. Overall, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a very good film that has some filler and is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it still a good thriller that really gets the gears in the brain turning.… Expand
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TrilobiteGJul 9, 2016
I don't even want to go into detail into any scene, just go watch it. Experience this for yourself because it is something significantly special. Expect a claustrophobic thriller packed with a commentary on risk, chance, consequence andI don't even want to go into detail into any scene, just go watch it. Experience this for yourself because it is something significantly special. Expect a claustrophobic thriller packed with a commentary on risk, chance, consequence and conspiracy as well as a smooth, exciting blend with the first. Totally worth your time.… Expand
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MovieGuysMay 30, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is barely a sequel to the original Cloverfield story-- and that's what makes it so great. It finds an original story to tell, taking place (with the exception of a couple scenes) in an underground bunker. The acting,10 Cloverfield Lane is barely a sequel to the original Cloverfield story-- and that's what makes it so great. It finds an original story to tell, taking place (with the exception of a couple scenes) in an underground bunker. The acting, screenplay, and effects are all above average, and the movie finds exciting ways to tell the story, including an ambiguous ending, opening up the door for more sequels. It will probably go down as one of the best sci-fi movies of 2016.… Expand
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Unladenswallow0Apr 1, 2016
If you like the flintstones and you likes cloverfield, then this is the movie for you. There isnt any shaky cam for the most part, and the acting is absolutely fantastic, especially from John Goodman. He plays the part of the average RedditorIf you like the flintstones and you likes cloverfield, then this is the movie for you. There isnt any shaky cam for the most part, and the acting is absolutely fantastic, especially from John Goodman. He plays the part of the average Redditor who has planned for the end of the world for the majority of his life. There was not a single moment in the entire film (Other than the abismal ending) that i was not glued to the screen. I was however a little disappointing that the bunker was not further underground. The poster made it seem like the thing was kilometers below the surface, but when i think of it that would have been overkill.

Over all i rate this film a 7/10. I take one point off for the missing jigsaw piece, one point off for not being able to see them complete the game of monopoly over the 3 years they were down there, and one point off for the alien vagina spaceship that combusted on contact with whiskey. Also i add one point for just being so much better than all the other crap that has come out recently. So actually its an 8/10.… Expand
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gdiego135Mar 11, 2016
Holy Hell this movie was a huge surprise. A lot better then the previous. At first i was a little sceptic but my god was there so much suspense i almost screamed in the theatre because i wanted to know what was gonna happen, and the actingHoly Hell this movie was a huge surprise. A lot better then the previous. At first i was a little sceptic but my god was there so much suspense i almost screamed in the theatre because i wanted to know what was gonna happen, and the acting was superb john goodman ur amazing, Stop right now whatever ur doing and go watch this movie… Expand
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foxgroveMar 22, 2016
Tenuously connected to 2008’s ‘Cloverfield’ but very much its own film, this is a superbly acted thriller which is edge of the seat stuff. A lot of the drama takes place in a bunker that is sheltering three people from an unknown outsideTenuously connected to 2008’s ‘Cloverfield’ but very much its own film, this is a superbly acted thriller which is edge of the seat stuff. A lot of the drama takes place in a bunker that is sheltering three people from an unknown outside terror which, according to the viewpoint of one of the three- Michelle, may not exist. The actors are great and the claustrophobic feel in the bunker is well utilised enabling the suspense and tension to build effectively. In fact, so good are the scenes within the bunker at questioning the motives of John Goodman's character that one almost forgets to consider whether the terror they are hiding from is real or not. Only when the action moves outside does one immediately guess what the truth of the situation is. The score and the terrific sound effectively jangle the nerves throughout contributing to a very impressive feature film debut by director Dan Trachtenberg. The ending leaves some room for a sequel which, in the event, could be as different from this film as this one is from ‘Cloverfield’.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticMar 19, 2016
Three quarters of this film are extremely tension filled with some surprises along the way. The last quarter while interesting leaves me scratching my head in many ways. Overall this will definitely not be a forgotten film. B+
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moviemitch96Mar 11, 2016
Wow! What can I say other than this movie completely exceeded even the highest of my expectations! Being such a huge fan of 2008's Cloverfield, I was certainly intrigued and looking forward to seeing just how much this film would expand uponWow! What can I say other than this movie completely exceeded even the highest of my expectations! Being such a huge fan of 2008's Cloverfield, I was certainly intrigued and looking forward to seeing just how much this film would expand upon that film in terms of the storyline or the monster. However, what I got from this film was definitely much more than I expected to get, and in a good way! The story, setting, atmosphere, etc was all so tense and mysterious from start to finish! Even the small, yet highly effective cast kept things plenty entertaining and interesting. Mary Elizabeth WInstead and John Gallagher Jr. both give solid performances, but holy hell brace yourself for John Goodman, who delivers such a menacing and chilling as hell performance, and undoubtedly his most memorable one in a long time! As for the story and its connection to Cloverfield, without giving anything away, the final twenty minutes or so should be enough to satisfy those who were dying to know if it ties in with that film in any way, but it's also effective in the sense that it can make the film stand out on its own really well too. Overall, this not only satisfied my cravings for more Cloverfield, but it also provided unexpectedly tense and suspenseful entertainment from start to finish!… Expand
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anshimanMay 6, 2016
Shot with a pleasant paradigm shift from the found-footage style that 'Cloverfield' so famously helped popularise, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a powerful but wonderfully strange air-tight narrative about looking life in the face. Its transitionShot with a pleasant paradigm shift from the found-footage style that 'Cloverfield' so famously helped popularise, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a powerful but wonderfully strange air-tight narrative about looking life in the face. Its transition from a suspense thriller to a balls to the wall science fiction film shows its subversiveness - and flaunts itself proudly as an experiment - something that so many sequels (spiritual or chronological) dare not do.… Expand
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DavidV293Apr 3, 2016
I love Sci-Fi Movies and this one can at least be on my top 3. From the beginning the movie already made me have goosebumbs because of how alone and creepy the movie felt. John Goodman plays a well character that will leave you scared of him.I love Sci-Fi Movies and this one can at least be on my top 3. From the beginning the movie already made me have goosebumbs because of how alone and creepy the movie felt. John Goodman plays a well character that will leave you scared of him. Loved how it feels like it's a two part movie, because we get the John Goodman psychotic house of terror and than we get the rest, which answers the whole movie. 10 Cloverfield Lane is well Acted and Directed.… Expand
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homer4presidentMay 16, 2016
A weak third act and some average cinematography hold this back from being amazing, but 10 Cloverfield Lane surpasses the first movie in every conceivable way. Interestingly structured, incredibly well acted, and filled to the brim withA weak third act and some average cinematography hold this back from being amazing, but 10 Cloverfield Lane surpasses the first movie in every conceivable way. Interestingly structured, incredibly well acted, and filled to the brim with intimacy and tension, 10 Cloverfield Lane not only succeeds in not failing, but it also succeeds in being genuinely great.… Expand
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rentalspace04Mar 25, 2016
It's well shot, well directed, well written and brilliantly acted. The twist ending is the only thing I've really heard anyone pick on and, to be far it's pretty abrupt, and I can totally understand someone not loving it, but it really workedIt's well shot, well directed, well written and brilliantly acted. The twist ending is the only thing I've really heard anyone pick on and, to be far it's pretty abrupt, and I can totally understand someone not loving it, but it really worked for me.
Other than that, linking it to the original Cloverfield in name only seems to be an odd choice (and it's certainly one that has upset people) but I think a Cloverfield anthology series is an amazing idea. At least in a couple of years when the next one inevitably comes out we'll know what to expect.… Expand
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TheDude-Mar 14, 2016
one of the decade's best films "10 Clover-field Lane" is a non stop tension filled film with well written characters and fast paced storytelling.
A must see 10/10
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EpicLadySpongeMar 11, 2016
I feel so bad for J. J. Abrams' films on Metacritic because they usually get flamed a lot by users. I bet they're going to do the same thing to 10 Cloverfield Lane. Now what I know what they don't know is that 10 Cloverfield Lane actuallyI feel so bad for J. J. Abrams' films on Metacritic because they usually get flamed a lot by users. I bet they're going to do the same thing to 10 Cloverfield Lane. Now what I know what they don't know is that 10 Cloverfield Lane actually works as some sort of spiritual successor. The point is... how did this get such a higher score than the original Cloverfield? Cloverfield scored a 7 for me but this one manages to get an 8 thinking that 10 Cloverfield Lane is better than Cloverfield. Oh well, at least John Goodman managed to pull us off in this new lane we call it again... 10 Cloverfield Lane.… Expand
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hcliffedJul 15, 2016
The original was a lot more exciting, a lot more curious ... this film didn't know what it wanted to be. I found myself laughing at the end... with all the alien crap. It took all the suspense right out of the previous events.
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TVJerryMar 17, 2016
Let me just say up front: this film pays off. The scenario creates a big mystery, but the reality is worth the wait. A woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up from a car accident to find herself in a bunker. The host/capturer (John Goodman,Let me just say up front: this film pays off. The scenario creates a big mystery, but the reality is worth the wait. A woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up from a car accident to find herself in a bunker. The host/capturer (John Goodman, who's wonderfully creepy but still charming) tells her that the world above has been destroyed. She and the 3rd resident (John Gallagher Jr) struggle to cope with their new reality. First-time director Dan Trachtenberg knows how to manipulate the action with dynamic images (and snappy editing by Stefan Grube). He also provides plenty of ominous worry (with a slight mid-point slow-down). It's completely compelling and has just enough twists to keep it captivating and occasionally frightening. NOTE: Listen carefully to her boyfriend's voice on the cell phone. It's somebody famous!… Expand
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GreatMartinMar 11, 2016
"10 Cloverfield Lane" is a mix of sci-fi, horror, psychological, suspenseful, damsel in distress thriller and survival movie. Fifteen of the last 25 minutes are some of the most tense times I have spent watching a movie. In addition the"10 Cloverfield Lane" is a mix of sci-fi, horror, psychological, suspenseful, damsel in distress thriller and survival movie. Fifteen of the last 25 minutes are some of the most tense times I have spent watching a movie. In addition the soundtrack music of Bear McCreary sometimes is annoying but at most times add to what is happening on the screen.

Most of the story asks if Howard (John Goodman) has really saved/rescued Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) or is he a psycho? Have aliens invaded earth making the air inhabitable or is Howard keeping Michelle and Emmett (John Gallagher, Jr.) prisoners for his own twisted reasons?

"10 Cloverfield Lane" is not as claustrophobic as "Room" was and certainly more well furnished not to mention more extended with many rooms for a lot more incidents to happen.

While the main theme is whether Goodman is crazy or not it really revolves around Winstead who has the audience on her side.

Though slow starting at first setting up the story those 15 minutes near the end are worth the wait!… Expand
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grenouilleMar 16, 2016
The original Cloverfield film was my first introduction to found footage and I absolutely hated the film because of its use of that format so when I heard there would be a new Cloverfield film without the shaky cam I was very excited for theThe original Cloverfield film was my first introduction to found footage and I absolutely hated the film because of its use of that format so when I heard there would be a new Cloverfield film without the shaky cam I was very excited for the movie. Bad news for die-hard fans of the original, this film has absolutely nothing to do with the original movie.

Needless to say that fact hardly should tamper anyone's enjoyment of the film because it is great on its own merits. This is a film that skillfully uses tension to build into thunderclap moments that will absolutely make your mind reel. Hate how movies are full of exposition? Well here's a film that shows rather than tells you what's going on. Hate sappy character interactions and forced romance? None of that s*** here. These characters fully earn every moment and minus a few moments where I felt the film began to meander, I would say the depth of each character still kept me involved.

Overall, if 10 Cloverfield Lane is the start of a beautiful anthology of movies built by different people with new stories to tell in different ways, count me in for the long haul because I am absolutely done with both found footage and sequalitis.… Expand
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thethetheMar 14, 2016
Really really good movie that is tense, disturbing, frightening, yet also charming. My only issue is the ending but if you erase the last 10 minutes of the movie from your memory, it is a perfect suspenseful movie.
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dammanMar 15, 2016
Great move the action was spot on and I was on the edge of my chair. I loved these type of movies they keep you engaged and tricks you at the end. I wonder will they make a part 2? grab your popcorn and see this wonderful movie. Don't listenGreat move the action was spot on and I was on the edge of my chair. I loved these type of movies they keep you engaged and tricks you at the end. I wonder will they make a part 2? grab your popcorn and see this wonderful movie. Don't listen or read the trolls on this site they spoil everything.… Expand
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trollkillerMar 18, 2016
John Goodmans performance is Oscar worthy and terrifying. The other leads hold their own in a suspenseful movie that keeps you guessing. Do NOT read any spoilers, but dont miss this film!
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Aaron_PaplaskasMar 27, 2016
Aaron Paplaskas : This is a good movie with a solid performance by John Goodman. The movie slowly comes to a boil while keeping you in its grip to the very end.
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JurassicParkFanMar 11, 2016
Wow! What can I say other than this movie completely exceeded even the highest of my expectations! Being such a huge fan of 2008's Cloverfield, I was certainly intrigued and looking forward to seeing just how much this film would expand uponWow! What can I say other than this movie completely exceeded even the highest of my expectations! Being such a huge fan of 2008's Cloverfield, I was certainly intrigued and looking forward to seeing just how much this film would expand upon that film in terms of the storyline or the monster. However, what I got from this film was definitely much more than I expected to get, and in a good way! The story, setting, atmosphere, etc was all so tense and mysterious from start to finish! Even the small, yet highly effective cast kept things plenty entertaining and interesting. Mary Elizabeth WInstead and John Gallagher Jr. both give solid performances, but holy hell brace yourself for John Goodman, who delivers such a menacing and chilling as hell performance, and undoubtedly his most memorable one in a long time!… Expand
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owmynose9000Mar 14, 2016
As a major fan of the original Cloverfield, I was very excited for the release of 10 Cloverfield Lane. This film successfully captured and reflected the feel of the original film in its mystery and universe but also managed to maintained aAs a major fan of the original Cloverfield, I was very excited for the release of 10 Cloverfield Lane. This film successfully captured and reflected the feel of the original film in its mystery and universe but also managed to maintained a unique quality throughout which was essential to its success. The original Cloverfield was unique in its narrative but also its style, this film does not follow similar but creates an experience of its own that does relate to Cloverfield but not enough to be called a direct continuation of the story told between both films. The comparisons really end at the overall post-apocalyptic event that 10 Cloverfield Lane also contains but really the significance of this film is drawn from the more contained subplot. 10 Cloverfield Lane’s three main characters exist within a more personal story that was very reminiscent of Lost as it contained a similar ominous feel throughout, a trait J.J Abrahams has become known for in his narrative structure. Bear McCreary’s soundtrack complimented the suspense of the film, fitting perfectly with the almost sci-fi nature of the drama that unfolds. The music was reminiscent of McCreary’s music on Battlestar Galactica, also a work of sci-fi and reflected a similar eerie apocalyptic overtone. The film’s scale is important to consider because there is so much potential in the universe it ultimately creates, and yet a continuation may only lead to a more generic story. Regardless of what comes next, 10 Cloverfield Lane was an experience that was unique in its drama and genre; a must-see film with an excellent story and even more interesting universe.… Expand
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vanhaverMar 17, 2016
This movie is Misery w/ a Sci-Fi overtone. I loved every minute of it!! John Goodman was fantastic as always and the story will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. I really hope this movie does well...it deserves it.
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Hippie629Jul 3, 2016
For a movie relying on its suspense it didn't have very much tension in it.
Every time it had a scene that should of had tension, all I could think was, "wait that scene from the trailer with this character hasn't happened yet, they're goingFor a movie relying on its suspense it didn't have very much tension in it.
Every time it had a scene that should of had tension, all I could think was, "wait that scene from the trailer with this character hasn't happened yet, they're going to be fine".
I had no investment in the characters, when a scene where something could happen to someone comes up I didn't care weather they would make it or not.
The ending felt like the half way point of the story, and seemed like it was done that way to set up a sequel.… Expand
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Jack97May 5, 2016
The mystery from the trailers thankfully paid off as no spoilers or major plot points where given. Therefore I was always engaged with this film since I never knew what was coming next, and the twists and turns caught me be surprise. Bravo toThe mystery from the trailers thankfully paid off as no spoilers or major plot points where given. Therefore I was always engaged with this film since I never knew what was coming next, and the twists and turns caught me be surprise. Bravo to the director and to the cast, John Goodman is terrifyingly awesome and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is very strong here. If you like thrillers, see this as soon as possible.… Expand
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papeadojhonApr 8, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is full of suspense and mistery until the end. Good performances by all the three leads, and, not exactly a Cloverfield sequel like, at all, but as a solid tension-filled thriller, it stands o its own. The third act10 Cloverfield Lane is full of suspense and mistery until the end. Good performances by all the three leads, and, not exactly a Cloverfield sequel like, at all, but as a solid tension-filled thriller, it stands o its own. The third act however, it felt rushed and abrupt, it feels like another movie, but I did like it, the problem is that, it's rushed and you want to see more, but it isn't necessarily a bad thing. At the end it was a very solid thriller and I liked it.… Expand
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DukemangApr 2, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane is a good Sci-Fi movie packed with a ton of mystery. It is nothing like the original Cloverfield, and that's completely perfect. You're left in suspense for a lot of the movie, but those moments really pay off when you see10 Cloverfield Lane is a good Sci-Fi movie packed with a ton of mystery. It is nothing like the original Cloverfield, and that's completely perfect. You're left in suspense for a lot of the movie, but those moments really pay off when you see the outcomes of what's being illustrated. A movie worth seeing to say the least!… Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a classic case of having your cake and eating it, what began as a contained psychological thriller got undercut by its rediculous ending. Clearly they had to keep sci-fi elements to be part of the Cloverfield series but it would have been better without - or with only hints of it. Also pretty egregious that she managed to kill the alian spaceship with a molotov cocktail.… Expand
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shellviewJul 16, 2016
What a surprise. This is a very smart, extremely well acted movie that had me on the edge of my seat. I did not pause once which is saying something significant. I had no idea what to expect but enjoyed every twist and turn. What aWhat a surprise. This is a very smart, extremely well acted movie that had me on the edge of my seat. I did not pause once which is saying something significant. I had no idea what to expect but enjoyed every twist and turn. What a tour-de-force for Goodman. Well done.… Expand
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talisencrwAug 11, 2016
Though I tend to go for older science fiction, and, on top of that, from proven directors, two things sold this for me (and I ALMOST ended up seeing this at theatres as a result): John Goodman and J.J. Abrams--the first being solid inThough I tend to go for older science fiction, and, on top of that, from proven directors, two things sold this for me (and I ALMOST ended up seeing this at theatres as a result): John Goodman and J.J. Abrams--the first being solid in everything he does and the second with the Midas touch, especially when it comes to my favourite of genres. I really admired its originality. The cloying nature of the antagonist, the ambiguity of the unique situation and the way everything was tied together quite neatly left me both very satisfied as a cinephile and yearning for hopefully its inevitable sequel.… Expand
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RalfbergsAug 16, 2016
A thrilling movie, where you can't predict what will happen and what will end. Somewhat between sci-fi, a bit of horror and thriller. Really interesting and all the actors, even though they are few, give their best performances here. ReallyA thrilling movie, where you can't predict what will happen and what will end. Somewhat between sci-fi, a bit of horror and thriller. Really interesting and all the actors, even though they are few, give their best performances here. Really suggest this movie to everyone!… Expand
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tethysdustSep 21, 2016
I haven't seen Cloverfield, so that probably affects my opinion of this film. I thought it was a pretty tense and exciting psychological thriller, balanced in an interesting way with humor. I actually thought the last act suited the tone ofI haven't seen Cloverfield, so that probably affects my opinion of this film. I thought it was a pretty tense and exciting psychological thriller, balanced in an interesting way with humor. I actually thought the last act suited the tone of the movie well.… Expand
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MovieMasterEddyApr 7, 2016
When J.J. Abrams released Cloverfield in 2008, it arrived cloaked in secrecy. Now, some eight years later, the film’s so-called “blood relative” (Abrams’ term, not mine), comes with a similar marketing strategy. Going-in, viewers are unlikelyWhen J.J. Abrams released Cloverfield in 2008, it arrived cloaked in secrecy. Now, some eight years later, the film’s so-called “blood relative” (Abrams’ term, not mine), comes with a similar marketing strategy. Going-in, viewers are unlikely to be certain what to expect and, emerging, they might not be quite sure exactly what they witnessed. The problems with 10 Cloverfield Lane result from attempts to tie it, however tenuously, to the earlier movie. Take away the disappointing, disjointed, and anti-climactic final act, and this is an effective white-knuckle psychological thriller. And, although the final 15 minutes don’t ruin the movie, they detract from its better parts.

The premise is simple: following a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) awakens to find herself chained to a wall in what appears to be a basement. She soon learns that she has been brought to this place by the hulking, rather scary Howard (John Goodman), for her “own good.” The basement is actually a doomsday bunker with three occupants: survivalist Howard; his former handyman, Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.); and Michelle, whom Howard rescued from her smashed car. In the outside world, all is not well. According to Howard, apocalyptic events have occurred. His plan is for the three of them to shelter in place and wait it out until things are safe. Michelle thinks he’s crazy. Emmett isn’t so certain.

By using double-bluffs and red herrings, director Dan Trachtenberg crafts a claustrophobic psychological thriller that hums along nicely. Hitchcockian misdirection abounds. From moment-to-moment we’re never quite sure who (or what) Howard really is: a lonely savior whose paranoia has been validated or a creepy kidnapper acting out a twisted delusion? Is the situation outside the bunker real or a figment of Howard’s warped mind? Did “the Ruskies” attack? Or aliens? Or nothing at all? Perhaps Howard faked the mutilations of some pigs to “prove” that the air isn’t safe? So many questions… At times, 10 Cloverfield Lane has a similar vibe as the TV series Lost which, not coincidentally, was produced by Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions.

While keeping us guessing, 10 Cloverfield Lane provides several nail-biting scenes. Sound is an important part of how the tension is amplified - every noise is loud and the insistent musical score throbs. 10 Cloverfield Lane doesn’t employ “found footage” like the original Cloverfield. Camera movement is smooth and clean and the shots are composed to emphasize how cramped and uncomfortable the limited space is. The movie is presented from Michelle’s perspective and its tone varies with her mood. Her opinion of Howard and the situation changes frequently and the film reflects that. There’s even a goofy musical montage that shows the three companions playing board games and putting together puzzles like any “normal” family.

Winstead is a good choice to play the heroine because she’s strong yet feminine. (She previously appeared as Bruce Willis’ daughter in the fourth Die Hard film and as the lead in the prequel to John Carptenter’s The Thing.) John Goodman is a perfect Howard - Goodman has the rare talent of being able to play both a cuddly, likeable guy and a frighteningly dangerous one. In 10 Cloverfield Lane, he’s asked to do both.

The film’s failing is that, in linking it to Cloverfield, it abandons the elements that made the majority of the movie effective. The final fifteen minutes don’t work as a way to wrap up this story or as an introduction to a larger (generic) canvas. They feel tacked-on and rushed. Nevertheless, as weak as the conclusion may be, it doesn’t obfuscate the good things to precede it. 10 Cloverfield Lane is packed with suspense and tension and offers some of the best bait-and-switch work of any recent psychological thriller. It’s easy to forgive any missteps toward the end when considering the entire package.… Expand
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LoveeLandApr 21, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane may be the most suspenseful movie I have ever seen. John Goodman did an outstanding job in playing a truly unpredictable character that makes those watching question him the whole way. Mary Elizabeth Winstead did a great10 Cloverfield Lane may be the most suspenseful movie I have ever seen. John Goodman did an outstanding job in playing a truly unpredictable character that makes those watching question him the whole way. Mary Elizabeth Winstead did a great job in her role as well while bringing a little humor to the screen. The movie is truly remarkable, however I found the end to be rushed and a little underwhelming when you finally learn what happened on the surface. Overall it is definitely worth the money!… Expand
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PurguinsMay 7, 2016
It was a fairly good film despite a little bit disappointing ending. The whole movie kept me on the edge of my seat and was suspenseful as well despite the last minutes of the movie which was cliche ish and not thrilling at all
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LamontRaymondMar 11, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Be prepared for a very tense, jarring ride. There really is not much in the way of special effects in this film. Maybe 80% is the build-up with the survivalist stuff, but there are many subterranean thrills a la Mission Impossible, Hard Candy, and Night of the Living Dead (though not in the way you might think). The acting is excellent all-around. My only concern is that it gets a little campy toward the end when she escapes and is fighting the "baddies" (won't say what it is). I get the feeling she's doing an Ash impersonation from Evil Dead at times. Worth seeing, but certainly not among the genre's best.… Expand
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skipper23Apr 10, 2016
The movie was boring at parts and the ending, in my opinion, was unsatisfactory. Other than that, I felt that John Goodman played a good antagonist and the movie was suspenseful at times.
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FireOccatorJul 16, 2016
This movie will be featured in half heaven where people, who did okay I guess, are sent. The camera is often shaky and with a low FoV. The soundtrack does exist, but goes mostly unnoticed. The characters do stupid things and the storyline hasThis movie will be featured in half heaven where people, who did okay I guess, are sent. The camera is often shaky and with a low FoV. The soundtrack does exist, but goes mostly unnoticed. The characters do stupid things and the storyline has more phases than a human trough their entire life. The movie has a bunker, but the thing that everyone knows should happen only happens at the end.… Expand
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EviltoastSAAug 3, 2016
I fail to understand how this film can get a higher rating than the previous "cloverfield" film. In total id say there is about 20 to 30 mins of screen time that resembles anything that the concept or brand "cloverfield" would bring to mind.I fail to understand how this film can get a higher rating than the previous "cloverfield" film. In total id say there is about 20 to 30 mins of screen time that resembles anything that the concept or brand "cloverfield" would bring to mind. And i bet the writers and director thought they were pretty smart with the story, but its frankly boring and underwhelming. You still have that "what the f*ck is going on?" vibe its just A LOT more timid and stale than the previous movie. I be giving away spoilers if i describe the plot more but if you watch this movie with the idea of watching anything cloverfield related you will be disappointed. So in short a its a bit of a "fail" move in terms of plot but i has to be said if you havnt seen the previous film this wont be as bad to be honest, not great but not terrible.… Expand
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RoseisayovoMar 14, 2016
10 Cloverfield Lane
With my head spinning, I regrouped in the restroom. (Also with a running time of almost two hours and a large diet coke I had to use it.) While at the sink washing my hands, I hear some teenagers talking about the film.10 Cloverfield Lane
With my head spinning, I regrouped in the restroom. (Also with a running time of almost two hours and a large diet coke I had to use it.) While at the sink washing my hands, I hear some teenagers talking about the film. “What’s the point?” I was aghast at that statement. Did we see the same movie? The slogan on the movie poster outside the theater was “Monsters come in many forms.” John Goodman’s character Howard is the monster. It became clear at the beginning of the movie that this was much more that a man prepping for doomsday. Michelle played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in a car accident and awakes in a bunker chained to the wall. Yet, a key scene happens at a gas station before. Howard’s truck pulls up at the pump behind Michelle’s car. Michelle feels uncomfortable and turns around to face the other way. Perhaps the bathroom teenager has never felt this. The knowledge of something not being right, the intuition of heightened alert was felt by me in the theater. In the bunker, Michelle meets Emmett. Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.) is wounded as well. The reason for his wound is far more suspicious. Emmett had helped Howard build the bunker. When Emmett knew the proverbial **** had hit the fan, he went to the bunker. He tells Michelle that he was injured when Howard was closing the door. Was Howard being cautious or intentionally trying to keep Emmett out? When Michelle first sees the bunker, Howard tells Michelle and Emmett not to touch. Michelle notices one night at dinner that Howard is becoming agitated with Emmett. Michelle, still trying to escape, notices Howard’s keys are on his belt loop. She begins to flirt with Emmett in order to send Howard into a rage. He threatens her by cornering her against the wall. During this moment Michelle takes the keys. She attempts to escape the bunker. While she is unlocking the doors, a woman runs up begging Michelle for mercy. It is clear to Michelle at that point that Howard’s claims of apocalyptic chaos are true. This is a turning point of Michelle beginning to accept her fate. As the film progresses in the bunker a pivotal scene takes place. The group is trying to avoid boredom by doing a puzzle. The puzzle is of a cat with a snorkel getting ready to enter a fish tank. Emmett is disappointed because there are pieces missing. This symbolism must have been missed by the teenager. The missing pieces, the containment of the fish while their predator is watching, and the cat’s breathing device are all significant. The puzzle pieces are Howard’s story. He keeps talking about his daughter. He gives Michelle her clothes. He has pictures of her and things by which to remember her. At one point, the air filtration device shuts off. Michelle is required to climb into the ducts and finds herself in an electrical room. There is a window in this room. Michelle discovers the word “help” scratched into the window. She also finds an earring which she recognizes from a photo of Howard’s daughter. Michelle realizes she has let her guard down and is indeed being watched by a predator. She confides in Emmett by showing him the photo of Howard’s daughter. Emmett tells Michelle that the photo is of a girl from his high school. He also says that she went missing and was never found. Michelle realizes what is going on; Howard built a bunker not for protection, but to capture and hold his prey. Michelle enlists Emmett’s help to get supplies so that she can try to get out of the bunker. She creates a gas mask out of a 2-liter bottle. Michelle refuses to accept her fate and begins her fight again. The teenager failed to realize that the “point” of the movie wasn’t doomsday it was Howard. Howard’s story isn’t fully developed on purpose. The viewer begins to ask questions and is kept in the dark like Michelle. The emotions that the viewer experiences during the film invoke the fear that is inherent of being human: not knowing the missing pieces of the puzzle of your predator.… Expand
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meediocreJun 11, 2016
What was a reasonable and somewhat worth-watching psychological thriller, with some good performances, turns completely farcical at the end, completely spoiling the entire premise. I also can't see what relationship this film has to Abram'sWhat was a reasonable and somewhat worth-watching psychological thriller, with some good performances, turns completely farcical at the end, completely spoiling the entire premise. I also can't see what relationship this film has to Abram's Cloverfield, which was overall a better film.… Expand
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mm007Jul 24, 2016
[3/10]
Pros:
1.Good thriller.
2.1st ,middle half was good.
Cons:
1.Climax is completely bogus.
2.Could not find any strong meaning of the story.
3.2nd half was boring and monotonous.
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NerdConsultantApr 11, 2016
Damn this was such a good movie. the story is great, the actors give good performances especially John Goodman who steals every scene he's in, and the cinematography is absolutely fantastic. it's only weakness is it's attempts to tie itselfDamn this was such a good movie. the story is great, the actors give good performances especially John Goodman who steals every scene he's in, and the cinematography is absolutely fantastic. it's only weakness is it's attempts to tie itself to the Cloverfield franchise towards the end of the movie which I don't feel fully works.… Expand
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Qgal5kapJun 6, 2016
This was not very enjoyable at all. It is quite clear that most of the budget must have gone into paying off the press. Talk about overrated garbage...
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Christie3907Jun 18, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Oscar goes to the promotions team who created the trailer for this film- parading it as a tense thriller revealing the darker side of the impeccable John Goodman. It's true...something is coming, but it's not an Academy Award. For 90 minutes, this movie is an entertaining psychological thriller and then it seems the producers gave up, leaving the audience with unanswered cliffhangers, explosions...oh, and let's throw in an alien encounter. Bizarre is the only word I can use to describe it. Shame on the makers of this film for being more concerned with selling the story than actually delivering on that promise. I am 100% sure people are being paid to give it good reviews because there's no other logical explanation...unless, of course, an alien spewed poisonous gas to scare them into submission.… Expand
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sapient254Mar 12, 2016
This was a movie that had so much potential, but fell flat in the end. The characters are all fantastic and there is a constant sense of unease and curiosity that you feel throughout the movie, yet it all comes crashing down in the last 10-15This was a movie that had so much potential, but fell flat in the end. The characters are all fantastic and there is a constant sense of unease and curiosity that you feel throughout the movie, yet it all comes crashing down in the last 10-15 minutes. I almost feel cheated out of experiencing what could have been a fantastically suspenseful film.

The Good:
- So much about what makes a movie suspenseful is not what you see, but what you don't see. There is a lot of mystery as to whether Goodman's character is just a crazy psychopath, or if he's just a bit of a weirdo that happens to be telling the truth about all the chaos going on outside the bunker.
-John Goodman truly stole the show here. He acted a character that, in one moment seemed to be a kind-hearted and caring person whom you felt compassion for, and in the next he was a raging psychopath which made you want to run and hide away in a corner for fear of your life.
-Mary Elizabeth Winstead's character, Michelle, was well thought out. She wasn't your typical damsel in distress, but she also wasn't your overly used super strong female lead either. She was a bit in between which I found to be more believable and refreshing.
-The cinematography and editing was done very well. The opening scene comes into mind here, in particular. You can't hear anything MIchelle is saying, but you know just about everything that is going on simply by the imagery being presented to you. A phone conversation in which Michelle is clearly upset, to the point of tears, leads to her walking out of the room with her things while the camera pans to a desk with keys and an engagement ring sitting on it. Nothing was spoken, yet you know what just transpired. I love that and wish more movies would take note.

The Bad:
-Throughout the film, Michelle and her supporting partner-in-crime, Emmett devised plans and schemes which, for the life of me, I could not understand why they didn't just do while Howard was asleep.
-They loved to talk so loudly to each other while devising their little escape plans. I felt as though all of these scenes should have had them whispering or writing notes to each other if they truly felt Howard was a threat to their safety and ability to escape the bunker.
-All of the above is nitpicking on an otherwise great film. What really had me cringing, however, was the awful ending to this movie. I felt as though it would have been a perfect movie if it weren't for the out-of-left-field moments being experienced in the final scenes. A good movie makes you think after it's over. A good movie makes you wonder what really happened to the characters. A good movie makes your imagination go crazy trying to answer all the questions it didn't. When a film like this relies so heavily on mystery and the unknown, only to suddenly show all at the very end, it takes away all of that post-movie-going-experience wonder that I enjoy so much.

It's one thing for it to happen to a bad movie, but when it happens to a good movie, it's truly heartbreaking.… Expand
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CharlemagneMay 5, 2016
Pointless cheap "wait, wait, wait, then jump out and shout boo" thrills. Looking up the background of this movie I see why, they took some unrelated movie "The Cellar" and made it into a 'spiritual' sequel to Cloverfield. The original wasPointless cheap "wait, wait, wait, then jump out and shout boo" thrills. Looking up the background of this movie I see why, they took some unrelated movie "The Cellar" and made it into a 'spiritual' sequel to Cloverfield. The original was pretty good because it made the science fiction feel real, but this... 95% hackneyed 'psychopath thriller', 5% C-grade science fiction. I gave it 1 star for Mary Elizabeth Winstead, but now think less of her.

OMG! I just found out this is another JJ Abrams destruction of a previously good franchise.… Expand
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yekimevolMar 20, 2016
Average movie, cast perform well and there is a decent thriller in there. However it should have not included the cloverfield name it added pressure and sees to have been added at the last minute adding a lot of weirdness to the movie.
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RvwFromUpHereMar 12, 2016
Who: John Goodman, Die Hard's daughter, Jim Harper, and Bradley Cooper's voice as Ben
What: A sequel to the best found footage movie of all time
Where: Dwight Schrute's basement When (Can I watch again): Whenever you need to be remindedWho: John Goodman, Die Hard's daughter, Jim Harper, and Bradley Cooper's voice as Ben
What: A sequel to the best found footage movie of all time
Where: Dwight Schrute's basement
When (Can I watch again): Whenever you need to be reminded J.J. Abrams is god
Why: This movie is basically Room, except it has Cloverfield Monsters. The one thing Room was truly missing… Expand
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MacrovJun 14, 2016
This movie ws just average at best. Whipe there are so!e tense moments, it uotimately doesn't pay off. At the beginning i felt like it could be somethijg pretty interestimg, but by the end it felt like this movie got all this hype forThis movie ws just average at best. Whipe there are so!e tense moments, it uotimately doesn't pay off. At the beginning i felt like it could be somethijg pretty interestimg, but by the end it felt like this movie got all this hype for nothing. This fiom doesn't neccesaily do anything bad, but it sure doesn't make you feel like you had a worthwhile experience. By the end i felt like i had just watched something that has no purpose or need to be made.… Expand
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GomaliMar 11, 2016
A decent film, I enjoyed it, but not as good as I expected it to be. A little bit gimmicky and in my opinion, basically stealing one scene from a decade old film.
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ZachSchellerAug 14, 2016
A tense, back and forth thriller that gets a little monotonous over it's short, hour and thirty runtime. Despite that (and the slightly lack-luster final act), 10 Cloverfield Lane is still a smart way to make a sequel in the "Cloverfield"A tense, back and forth thriller that gets a little monotonous over it's short, hour and thirty runtime. Despite that (and the slightly lack-luster final act), 10 Cloverfield Lane is still a smart way to make a sequel in the "Cloverfield" universe...… Expand
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ColginatorMay 17, 2016
Whilst 10 Cloverfield Lane is sold as a sequel, it is not a sequel in the traditional sense. J.J Abrams described it as being a blood relative to Cloverfield, with no direct links existing to its 2008 predecessor. Typically sequels that haveWhilst 10 Cloverfield Lane is sold as a sequel, it is not a sequel in the traditional sense. J.J Abrams described it as being a blood relative to Cloverfield, with no direct links existing to its 2008 predecessor. Typically sequels that have nothing to do with the original do not have a good track record often just attempting to capitalise on the reputation of the original without having to put any effort in to creating a good film, such as Home Alone 3 and Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. But fortunately 10 Cloverfield Lane avoids this, being an effective thriller that stands apart from the original whilst still offering the same kind of horror and looming threat that made the original Cloverfield such a hit.

We open the film with a young woman called Michelle as she is driving away after seemingly breaking off her engagement. There's a few vague mentions on the radio of something going on, but before she can pay this any thought, a car crashes in to her and drives her off the road. She awakes in an empty room chained to the pipe. Eventually a man named Howard (John Goodman) enters the room to tell her that the outside world is no longer inhabitable and that he bought her in to his bunker to save her life.

And that's all that we know. It's this uncertainty and the unknown that casts a lurking shadow across the rest of the film as we, along with Michelle, try to put together exactly what's going on. There's another survivor in the shelter named Emmet (John Gallagher) who seems more trustworthy than Howard and is also convinced that somethings happened, but none of them are sure of just what it is. A few theories are thrown out there regarding Russians, aliens or apocalypse. Throughout the film we're left attempting to figure out exactly what's happened, but we do know that somethings happened and whatever's out there is keeping them trapped inside.

But as threatening as whatever's outside is, our characters never seem that much safer inside with John Goodman's Howard posing an ever looming threat. He's similar to other great villains like Kathy Bates in Misery, with his unhinged nature making him both unpredictable and dangerous, constantly switching in to fits of rage every time one of the other characters talks out of place. And just like whatever has happened outside, throughout the film we're constantly trying to piece together just who he is and whether he was really just trying to save Michelle or if he had some other reason for taking her out from that car wreck.

Whilst Michelle is held in the bunker against her will, she never for one moment becomes a passive victim. She is constantly using her survival instinct and being resourceful to gain an understanding of what's going on and figure out a way that she can get out of there.

Further distinguishing itself from its predecessor, 10 Cloverfield Lane does not use any shaky cam throughout the film. Instead Dan Trachtenberg favours a more suspenseful style of shooting that follows from Michelle's perspective whilst better emphasising the often claustrophobic setting of the film.

It's a thrilling premise that's executed in an unsettling way, trapping us within the same uncertainty and paranoia as our main character. Whilst we don't know exactly what we're supposed to fear, we know that whether it's the monster outside or the monster within, there is constant danger looming.… Expand
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busbfranMar 28, 2016
Dan Trachtenberg has done a great job at bringing the Cloverfield world alive again. Witty, cleaver and amazingly performed, 10 Cloverfield Lane is the best movie of 2016 so far.
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shoulderoforionMay 5, 2016
I wasn't expecting much, having heard how people were disappointed, but I really did like this flick. Goodman was outstanding, Winstead & Gallagher both great, and there's more than a little actual SciFi going on at the end. I'd recommend it.
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ianmustardMay 10, 2016
A large part of my dissatisfaction with this film comes with the fact that this movie attempts to be a kind of disturbing psychological thriller; then becomes annoying product of Hollywood. The first evidence of this comes from the overtlyA large part of my dissatisfaction with this film comes with the fact that this movie attempts to be a kind of disturbing psychological thriller; then becomes annoying product of Hollywood. The first evidence of this comes from the overtly dramatic music at the most inappropriate times throughout the film. In places where I wanted to feel a sort of suspenseful silence, there were these swashing of overpowering a overt strings that, rather than building suspense, completely took me out of the moment. The culmination of this was in the movies final moments. I yearned for a cliffhanger, or something that was less blaring with her escape, perhaps ending with the view of the helicopter, and the audience not knowing whether it is aliens or humans. But instead it had to make it BLATANTLY OBVIOUS what the MORAL STORY OF THE MOVIE IS by yelling it at the audience's faces. No tact, no subtlety. I had hopes for this film and was hugely disappointed.… Expand
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dogboyMay 15, 2016
This movie just plain sucked. It is boring and the characters and story line are very shallow and two dimensional. It isn't frightening, tense or thrilling but definitely disturbing in how bad it is. The twist at the end is laughable andThis movie just plain sucked. It is boring and the characters and story line are very shallow and two dimensional. It isn't frightening, tense or thrilling but definitely disturbing in how bad it is. The twist at the end is laughable and ridiculous. Reading the good reviews I am dumbfounded how they can be saying these things - they just must have very low standards.… Expand
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