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ForeApr 23, 2011

I can honestly say this is the worse film I ever saw in my life. The camera was so jerky it made me want to puke. The story was so stupid that the script wouldn't even beat a porno movie script. The characters are all so irritating that II can honestly say this is the worse film I ever saw in my life. The camera was so jerky it made me want to puke. The story was so stupid that the script wouldn't even beat a porno movie script. The characters are all so irritating that I wished the monster ate them all in the 1st 30 minutes that way my agony could have ended sooner. Not even worth $1 on the cheap bin. Staring out your window for 2 hours is a better use of your time than watching this movie.… Expand

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CharlottePApr 13, 2011

Given that I watched this in less-than-perfect conditions on the plane through piss-poor headphones, the seat in front reclined right in my face, a tiny screen, screaming babies ago-go, and a fat American man snoring loudly next to me, it wasGiven that I watched this in less-than-perfect conditions on the plane through piss-poor headphones, the seat in front reclined right in my face, a tiny screen, screaming babies ago-go, and a fat American man snoring loudly next to me, it was surprisingly engaging. The word "steadi-cam" did pop into my head a few times - the street scenes particularly were suspiciously cleanly shot - there were a few unlikely escapes (but wait - I thought she was near death with a girder sticking out of her chest?), and of course the monster was ridiculous even in broad half-seen brushstrokes; but there was a sense of fear and panic in the film that must have been rather difficult to manufacture, and i thought it quite convincingly captured the sheer panic, helplessness and chaos of an uncontrollable disaster situation.… Expand

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kronMar 19, 2011

Clover field is what I call ok and boring. Its cliched and not that scary I mean the first 30 minutes of the movie was just love and drama. Although It does borrow some scary elements like not showing the monster it doesn't work. Rather thanClover field is what I call ok and boring. Its cliched and not that scary I mean the first 30 minutes of the movie was just love and drama. Although It does borrow some scary elements like not showing the monster it doesn't work. Rather than being creepy its annoying.… Expand

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tvbuffJan 12, 2011

Had this come out before Blair Witch think the ratings would have been better but it didn't so...It's really just an Alien version. Still pretty good. I think a sequel could have potential believe it or not.

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MetalMan95Dec 1, 2010

This is one roller coaster ride. Although this does require a suspension of disbelief because this was on-camera monster attack on NYC, It made me believe it actually happened. This movie was scary, thrilling, emotional, and just plainThis is one roller coaster ride. Although this does require a suspension of disbelief because this was on-camera monster attack on NYC, It made me believe it actually happened. This movie was scary, thrilling, emotional, and just plain freakin awesome! I didnt mind the ending whatsoever. Awesome movie.… Expand

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DirkXXVIOct 30, 2010

Great concept with amazing special effects with a nice story that helps the film escalate. The film also does a good job of providing a likable cast with one major exception, the camera man. The cameraman is basically a weird mix of aGreat concept with amazing special effects with a nice story that helps the film escalate. The film also does a good job of providing a likable cast with one major exception, the camera man. The cameraman is basically a weird mix of a stereotypical nerd and a frat boy. In watching the film it seems like he was selected as a possible source of comic relief however thats far from the case. The best way to describe him is nails on chalkboard. It's unfortunate too because he makes you want to turn down the volume, but that would take away from one of the films strong suits, is its great use of sound. Overall had this film used a cameraman similar to that of Pablo from [.REC] then the film would have gotten a 10 from me.… Expand

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PaxsterOct 16, 2010

The effects and story are really good and this could of been the perfect monster movie if it hadn't been spoilt by some bad acting. It is really sensationalist and completley unbelieveable. The Movie gets a 6 for effects alone but betterThe effects and story are really good and this could of been the perfect monster movie if it hadn't been spoilt by some bad acting. It is really sensationalist and completley unbelieveable. The Movie gets a 6 for effects alone but better casting would of been nice.… Expand

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ERG1008Sep 17, 2010

Certainly breathing life into an old format, I enjoyed the majority of it. The characters are believable & the "hand-held" feel adds to the tension & drama.
I would have given in an 8 but the last 10 minutes really let the film down badly for me.

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FamousdogSep 9, 2010

Well executed, entertaining stuff, but did we REALLY need this to be set in New York? The whole film seems designed to cynically exploit the relatively fresh memories of Sept 11th. The film loses several points for feeling like beingWell executed, entertaining stuff, but did we REALLY need this to be set in New York? The whole film seems designed to cynically exploit the relatively fresh memories of Sept 11th. The film loses several points for feeling like being repeatedly whacked over the head with a copy of the 9/11 Commission Report...… Expand

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cdhSep 3, 2010

Unoriginal in both plot and cinematography, the film takes the jerky first-person camera style (and 'discovered footage' device) of the Blair Witch Project and applies it to a narrative which could have been taken from any number of computerUnoriginal in both plot and cinematography, the film takes the jerky first-person camera style (and 'discovered footage' device) of the Blair Witch Project and applies it to a narrative which could have been taken from any number of computer games from the past several decades. It's all here: the giant Godzilla-like monster rampaging through skyscrapers; human-sized aliens straight from Starship Troopers; cliched subway tunnel scenes; you name it. Fortunately for the producers, they had a clever marketing team which managed to exploit both the post-9/11 paranoia and various viral marketing strategies.… Expand

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ArkonBladeAug 20, 2010

ive seen some bad films such as godzilla's 1998 remake , Jason x , death Bed the bed that eats people , and death stalker 2. but nothing is more terrable then this film . i had nothing bad to say about JJ abrhams till i seen this filth. god iive seen some bad films such as godzilla's 1998 remake , Jason x , death Bed the bed that eats people , and death stalker 2. but nothing is more terrable then this film . i had nothing bad to say about JJ abrhams till i seen this filth. god i dont even know where to start but i will try . lets start out with the camera that god awful camera . i know he was not trying to be original with that Blare witch project rip off style but oh my god it seems any time and i MEAN any time some thing some what intresting starts to happen the camera shakes all over the damn place so nothing is viewable . then the plot which is so simplisticaly stupid i mean this whole movie can be described in 1sentence and basically you will have seen the movie . giant monster attacks and guy goes and saves his girlfriend ... thats it. i mean the old Godzilla movies had more plot then this . i had more questions after seeing this crap then i went in with . you never find out what the monster is , where it came from , why its attacking , what thoose things coming off it are . why people are blowing up after getting bitten . i mean really thoose are the things i know the vast majority of people seeing this turd want to know! people who like tnhis movie try to lie to me and give me bull **** answers on thoos questions just because for some unknown reason they like this piss and wana defend it. listen ive seen this crap 2x it DOESNT ANSWER ANY OF THEM . YOU ARE ONLY GUESSING SO SHUT UP!!! god this movie is just pissing me off reviewing it . that should tell you how bad it is . i mean serously id rather wach the crappy 1998 godzilla film any day over this dribble . this film so gets my vote for worst movie of the decade .… Expand

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Bullet97Aug 19, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Friggin amazing!! Scary, suspenseful, action-packed, and creppy!! JJ Abrams delivers an eerrie tale of a giant monster ripping apart New York. The directing is fantastic as we see the city being destroyed from the perspective of a group of survivors, who slowly get killed off one by one!! This movie rocks!!… Expand

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ChrisJan 25, 2010

To summarise the movie in one sentence: Godzilla, but without any closure. Slightly longer review would be that it has its moments; there are a fair few exciting parts which I think were done well and the acting overall was quite good, To summarise the movie in one sentence: Godzilla, but without any closure. Slightly longer review would be that it has its moments; there are a fair few exciting parts which I think were done well and the acting overall was quite good, however it has more cons than pros. As much as people like the camera work, it really does get annoying after a while. Even if it is "more realistic", we don't necessarily want realism the entire time (hence why we're watching a film about a big alien invading NYC (on that note, why is it ALWAYS NYC?)), and it just gets really annoying having to look at the floor for 20% of the film. So, camera work aside, the film essentially has the exact same plot as Godzilla so it gets no marks for originality there. Still working with the Godzilla comparison though, Godzilla had a better ending at least: Cloverfield just tails off.… Expand

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DaveM.Nov 28, 2009

Cloverfield is a Blair Witch version of a monster flick featuring a very silly looking monster. The viral marketing campaign was far more clever than the movie itself. Enough with these shaky-cam films already!

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RickW.Oct 19, 2009

Awesome movie interesting mix of monster movie, terror, action flick. One of the best movies I have ever seen. The way it was shot, you feel like you are part of everything.

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AlbertD.Oct 18, 2009

Very good monster film.

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JimothyT.Oct 6, 2009

One of the worst movies of this decade. The first person was not cool, or original, but just annoying. Lame shots of the monster, poor dialog, and needless to say a horrible ending.

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LukeGSep 29, 2009

Its a good movie, clover (the monster) is alright but not the best, the camera is original, plots kinda original, acting is good, its kinda freaky too.

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GodZillaSep 27, 2009

Too bad the knuckleheads behind this 'monstrously' vacuous hack-job weren't smart enough to satirize themselves and their perpetually juvenile, self-absorbed audience. But, then again, why should they? Clearly, the bubblehead Too bad the knuckleheads behind this 'monstrously' vacuous hack-job weren't smart enough to satirize themselves and their perpetually juvenile, self-absorbed audience. But, then again, why should they? Clearly, the bubblehead YouTube generation off of whom they feed royally remunerates them at the box office. Too dumb and removed from actual, lived experience to discern the difference between fiction and reality, or between idiot versus ingenious fiction, the majority of the current youth crowd in this country is the most pathetic ever conceived in human history. Talk about gargantuan urban menace -- they're it.… Expand

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BenDSep 26, 2009

Another pathetic Fuck You NYC from LA. I actually enjoy that genre as a rule. But this one goes below the belt - which would be OK if it was intended to be nasty. But this is just lazy. I love a good monster and have always enjoyed watching Another pathetic Fuck You NYC from LA. I actually enjoy that genre as a rule. But this one goes below the belt - which would be OK if it was intended to be nasty. But this is just lazy. I love a good monster and have always enjoyed watching pretty people get dispatched one by one (or two or three). But this movie is worse than bad. It is just as calculated and insulting as those jackass color panic codes or the 2002 convention in nyc. The movie simply lifts images from 9/11for popcorn entertainment, either to be faux edgy (eg LA edgy) or more likely because the directors couldn't actually come up with something original. I don't have a problem with movies dealing with 9/11 or using images that resonate from that day. But it has to have some meaning beyond cheap jollies. I can't say i am shocked, given the fact that we now seem to think it's ok to watch footage of fatal crashes - with even National Geographic whoring itself out to make a buck off of bloodlust. But I am irritated at myself for actually sitting through this movie. I'm also a little saddened by the fact that none of the other people posting on this page seem to have been bothered in the least by this exploitation of real people's suffering.… Expand

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J.CAug 24, 2009

This Was Incredible To Me!So Suspenseful To Me.The Only Flaws Was The Bad Ending.

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KPJul 19, 2009

Enjoyable monster flick. Nice to see a different approach for the genre. My suggestion is to take some dramamine before you watch it and then you'll be all set. Good one though, definitely worth watching.

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AndrewGJul 5, 2009

An enjoyable monster film, though I couldn't help hating the ending.

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TimHJun 30, 2009

I understand that this movie isn't for everyone. Taking that into consideration, the grading criteria is as follows: If: you are looking for an artsy think flick where you come away knowing more about the human condition, then avoid I understand that this movie isn't for everyone. Taking that into consideration, the grading criteria is as follows: If: you are looking for an artsy think flick where you come away knowing more about the human condition, then avoid this. If, however: you are looking for a terrifying POV horror film ripoff where half a dozen trust fund kiddies die before your eyes, check this on your Netflix list.… Expand

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AlexOJun 23, 2009

Thrilling and intense. I suspect that many of the low user scores come from persons who watched the movie as a rental, rather than the big screen. The movie probably loses much of its impact when viewed on a small set (42" inches or less).

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JacobBApr 21, 2009

the best monster movie in years. Cloverfield puts you in the position of the characters who have little idea whats going on and are only trying to survive. This movie gave me chills the first time I saw it. A MUST SEE FILM.

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NathanApr 11, 2009

I swear, I just puked, the whole first person view thing, not a good Idea. Despite the reviews its getting from the professionals, I think this movie is pure out crap. The story was weak and predictable, and the only good part is when you I swear, I just puked, the whole first person view thing, not a good Idea. Despite the reviews its getting from the professionals, I think this movie is pure out crap. The story was weak and predictable, and the only good part is when you get to see that god damn annoying camera man get his legs chewed off the monster. Hollywood's loosing its touch, every year I see less and less entertaining movie, and get gay cheesy not-fun-to-watch pieces of crap, this not being an exception.… Expand

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ChaimotreB.Mar 31, 2009

It gave me a headache. the ending was bad. concept was dumb. overall a bad movie.

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LiamJan 5, 2009

Good ideas but just had something missing. Only seen it on DVD though and I reckon the cinema would have made great use of it's tension. The elusive monster just isn't believable enough. It's a good movie, I just expected Good ideas but just had something missing. Only seen it on DVD though and I reckon the cinema would have made great use of it's tension. The elusive monster just isn't believable enough. It's a good movie, I just expected more. The characters do seem a bit flaky as well and the way the action just seems to follow them throughout Manhattan is a bit forced.… Expand

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PhilS.Nov 29, 2008

Just watching the movie gave me a real headache. The whole idea of running around with a video cam is crap. Your visual field is greatly diminished and the movement too vivid. The acting was OK I guess, except for the guy behind the cam. His Just watching the movie gave me a real headache. The whole idea of running around with a video cam is crap. Your visual field is greatly diminished and the movement too vivid. The acting was OK I guess, except for the guy behind the cam. His over-acting just added to the discreditably and his character is annoying. The special effects is good - the only reason I gave it a 2.… Expand

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CameronS.Nov 10, 2008

Godzilla meets Blair Witch Project--an extremely risky cinematography experiment that paid off extremely well.

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BenC.Nov 10, 2008

Suspenseful, but not enjoyable. Clover itself is a pretty poor monster compared to say, some of the Godzilla movie monsters.

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BenD.Nov 5, 2008

This waz well thought out, the way it is filmed though a video camera is amazzing it has a gr8 entertaining story line, action filled without a boring moment, the could easily lead on to a second film, hope that wont b a flop if they do!

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JonathanN.Oct 27, 2008

So so suspenseful!

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StanOct 17, 2008

This movie was the most unrealistic piece of shit i've ever seen. which actually would have been fine if the movie wasn't supposed to be a real account of a monster attack. everything was lit like a movie set, the camera was This movie was the most unrealistic piece of shit i've ever seen. which actually would have been fine if the movie wasn't supposed to be a real account of a monster attack. everything was lit like a movie set, the camera was impossibly high quality, the performances were completely transparent, and the characters themselves were self-absorbed dickheads. they all deserved to die. in fact, the things that the filmmakers expected us to believe these people could survive was both ridiculous and infuriating. the on-the-nose dialogue and borderline racist and sexist cliche cardboard cut-out characters didn't help either. everyone is white (except for the token black guy at the party- and let's not forget the black people who were looting), and all the girls are idiots (except for the one who they killed. and she was borderline). this movie would have been good (or at least better) if the filmmakers had a)filmed this the way someone in the situation would have actually filmed it. what i mean by that is with a much crappier camera, camera angles that actually made sense (some of the angles shown are impossible or really awkward for someone shooting handheld), and in general much lower production values. i mean blair witch low production. it would have saved them money and made a better movie. b) they had ditched the idea of a camera altogether and just presented the movie from a guy's perspective as he is actually seeing it with his own eyes. c) if they had marketed it as the best spoof ever made of horror movies, stupid young people, and "true love." this movie gets a one in my book because after a while i chose to watch it as option c, so it at least kept me laughing. sorry for the long post but somebody has to warn people about this movie.… Expand

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DannyHOct 2, 2008

Worst movie ever, filming makes you dizzy, just plain stupid, no real story behind it and then theres an ending that just makes you want to cry because its like "well I've wasted 2 hours of my life" but then on top of that laugh because Worst movie ever, filming makes you dizzy, just plain stupid, no real story behind it and then theres an ending that just makes you want to cry because its like "well I've wasted 2 hours of my life" but then on top of that laugh because it seems like the producer ran out of money so just decided to end the movie. Crap, if you respect a movie with half a plot, do not see it. If you like watching people die meaninglessly and have a high resistance to motion sickness, go ahead.… Expand

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WilliamTSep 22, 2008

Surprisingly shocking, scary and realistic. Cloverfield is probably one of the best monster movies of this decade. Think Jaws in Manhattan and thru your point of view.

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EddieD.Sep 19, 2008

Movies like Cloverfield really depend on what you want to see. Me? I think this is monkey crap shoved in your mouth. That sucked.

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ShiviS.Sep 19, 2008

Well, i have seen lots of horror/thiller movies before...and i guess it's probably one of the best 'cause it was different and unique from the other...i felt like i was watching the entire situation in real by my own eyes...and Well, i have seen lots of horror/thiller movies before...and i guess it's probably one of the best 'cause it was different and unique from the other...i felt like i was watching the entire situation in real by my own eyes...and believe me it was awesome but i do think this movie could've been better...'cause i really didn't like the ending....anyway i still give it 8...and will wait for the sequel.… Expand

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MeghanKAug 20, 2008

"Cloverfield" was so intense and horrifying that it stuck with me after the movie was even over. I was literally quivering inside and I couldn't escape the spine-chilling images --- that is what I call an awesome movie experience.

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ChrisCAug 18, 2008

Be warned: If you thought you might see this movie and have it suspend your disbelief, be aware that the movie seriously jumps the shark a ways through. But if you're willing to accept that, it's an entertaining romp through a Be warned: If you thought you might see this movie and have it suspend your disbelief, be aware that the movie seriously jumps the shark a ways through. But if you're willing to accept that, it's an entertaining romp through a frightening apocalypse in Manhattan that captures the visceral chaos of a city half-destroyed. A monster-movie no doubt. But it's all in the eye of the beholder.… Expand

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JavierMAug 18, 2008

Great!!! "Cloverfield" is the most amazing film of the year!!!. J.J. Abrams returns to succeed as he did with "Lost" at the moment of mixing action and drama. Very advisable!!!.

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DaveG.Aug 3, 2008

Anyone that gave this piece of crap higher than a 0 should stick to watching sesame street. If I want to want home movies I visit the jackass down the street. I was disappointed when I missed this on the big screen. Now I'm glad I Anyone that gave this piece of crap higher than a 0 should stick to watching sesame street. If I want to want home movies I visit the jackass down the street. I was disappointed when I missed this on the big screen. Now I'm glad I missed it. It would have been a bigger piece of crap at a higher cost of seeing it. I would classify this as docu-crap.… Expand

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NunoS.Jul 31, 2008

I have just one question to everyone who gave a bad review to this movie... Have you really seen it??? No storyline? Not finished? You all make me laugh!!! This movie is by far the most thrilling idea i've seen in a really long while... I have just one question to everyone who gave a bad review to this movie... Have you really seen it??? No storyline? Not finished? You all make me laugh!!! This movie is by far the most thrilling idea i've seen in a really long while... I never had the dream of becoming an actor but i felt like one... I felt part of the movie! Great special effects, great idea, great story, great movie... absolutely spectacular!!!… Expand

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JulianL.Jul 28, 2008

DAZZLING and brilliant. Highly recommended.

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PaulLeJul 22, 2008

This is a good movie with monster and horror pack to it. Great fun too.

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SMcJul 21, 2008

Biggest pile of shit in my life, got to the point where it could have been a 7/10 then just falls over and dies.

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JoseC.Jul 20, 2008

This movie sucks balls.it's trash and its not worth buying or renting. it belongs in the trash.don't buy or rent it. you will regret it trust me.

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AlexJul 19, 2008

One of the greatest monster movies. Pure thrills and an awesome plot make for a great film.

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HughM.Jul 17, 2008

Wow, I LOVE reading all the comments on this movie. People, it's make believe! Don't take it so seriously! I've seen plenty better, but also a lot worse movies this year. It's ok, acting is fine, special effects are Wow, I LOVE reading all the comments on this movie. People, it's make believe! Don't take it so seriously! I've seen plenty better, but also a lot worse movies this year. It's ok, acting is fine, special effects are really good, story line is so-so. Camera work grates at times, but is central to the story. Makes an alright dvd night in.… Expand

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JoeDJul 13, 2008

As mentioned before, this is a movie that you either love or hate (as evidenced by the reviews). People mainly complain about the shaking of the camera or how "unrealistic" some parts are. Well, in my view the camera should be shakey. When As mentioned before, this is a movie that you either love or hate (as evidenced by the reviews). People mainly complain about the shaking of the camera or how "unrealistic" some parts are. Well, in my view the camera should be shakey. When you hold a little camcorder in your hand and run full tilt down the street in an attempt to get away before you get squashed, I would be astounded if the footage was as steady as a camera mounted to a tripod. As for the "unrealism" involving injuries and all, I just have one thing to say: You go see a movie about a monster wrecking a city, and you grief about the unrealistic portrayal of cell phone reception?! Sheesh. Anyway, I really enjoyed this movie. True, it didn't have first rate acting talent. But then again, I'd rather see new faces than see Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, and the slew of other actors we see too much of lately. The monster ("Clover") might not have had laser eyes or atomic firebreath, but its definitely the most bad-ass monster in recent movie history. And Clover is just a baby! Imagine what momma or pappa are like? If you get the DVD, be sure to watch the "making of" special features. The talented FX crew digitally recreated hundreds of real-life NYC buildings so that they would break and collapse just like they would in real life. Plus, if you're like me and wasn't sure what the monster really looked like, the special features include detailed models and drawings of Clover. All in all, this was a great movie, despite the minor flaws. Check it out, and I hope you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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ChrisLJul 11, 2008

Abysmal garbage. Let's see lame Cliffhanger, terrible acting, piss poor plot= FAIL. I must give credit for the cgi effects however. Nevertheless don't throw garbage like this towards us Paramount. You should have learned your Abysmal garbage. Let's see lame Cliffhanger, terrible acting, piss poor plot= FAIL. I must give credit for the cgi effects however. Nevertheless don't throw garbage like this towards us Paramount. You should have learned your lessons from War of the Worlds or any of your other disastrous Sci-fiction/monster releases.… Expand

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JasonT.Jul 9, 2008

Special Effects were as good as the story was bad! I'm still mad that I wasted an hour and a half of my life watching this rubbish!

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PatrickM.Jul 8, 2008

People expected too much from this movie and got disappointed. They wanted a typical Hollywood movie with a typical Hollywood ending and they didn't get one so they weren't satisfied. This was different and not in a bad way.

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ParkerA.Jul 6, 2008

As unintelligent and ineffective as the characters: The Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla and I couldn't even connect with the monster. Thank god for fast forward.

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kittyJul 6, 2008

I liked this movie, it wasn't my favorite movie ever, but I was still entertained, and I still had moments of panic.

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PJKJul 5, 2008

An absolutely amazing movie. It had such a realistic feel. When you see the military running into you shooting their guns in the air and a big monster crushing the entire city while looking trough a normal home camera, you just have to gasp An absolutely amazing movie. It had such a realistic feel. When you see the military running into you shooting their guns in the air and a big monster crushing the entire city while looking trough a normal home camera, you just have to gasp in amazement.… Expand

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DanMJul 4, 2008

By watching this movie, I just wasted 2 hours of my life.... Someone please tell me why Matt Reeves gets paid this much to make a movie that not only dissapoints, but really honestly, has no true storyline ? I could some up with a better By watching this movie, I just wasted 2 hours of my life.... Someone please tell me why Matt Reeves gets paid this much to make a movie that not only dissapoints, but really honestly, has no true storyline ? I could some up with a better storyline, and actually put a part in about what the creature was ! Seriously this movie is not something I would have even promoted, because the movie its self is not even finished.… Expand

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DylanB.Jul 2, 2008

a great film, the many logical problems that many people find could easily be attributed to fear and anzxiety, you would not think clearly if something like this happened, and (******SPOLIER*****) the hellicopter was'nt too far off the a great film, the many logical problems that many people find could easily be attributed to fear and anzxiety, you would not think clearly if something like this happened, and (******SPOLIER*****) the hellicopter was'nt too far off the ground and spun out of control, it didn't crash directly into the ground, also, and the impaled girl was able to move due to adrenalin, she had been impaled for atlest a couple of hours and, if she had too, could have ignored the pain and kept moving.… Expand

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MattB.Jun 30, 2008

This movie was a great disappointment in fact i'd go as far as saying its one of the worst movies i've ever seen right up their with Carla, and dark harvest. The camera angles were Godzilla meets Blair witch the sequel. The movie This movie was a great disappointment in fact i'd go as far as saying its one of the worst movies i've ever seen right up their with Carla, and dark harvest. The camera angles were Godzilla meets Blair witch the sequel. The movie lacks an actual true storyline and instead replaces it with cgi and no actual point. The movie doesnt have an end and it seems as though abrams got half way through the movie and then learned he got the startreck movie so he just figured he'd throw this movie to the dogs.… Expand

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JamesBondJun 29, 2008

This movie should be in the stupid section. I just wasted my money renting it

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DR.Jun 28, 2008

amazing. different, but firmly hollywood. polarized votes tell you something. at its best it felt like jacking into someone's nightmare vs. watching a movie.

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TiagoM.Jun 26, 2008

The idea is look realistic, very realistic. But the action and the caracters are unreal. Very unreal.

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DaltonJun 25, 2008

Clever idea - too bad the bouncing camera kept me at that point to where I was just about to barf the whole time. That, and, like the other characters in the movie, I really wanted the guy with the camera to shut up.

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IanC.Jun 21, 2008

Holy freaking crap this movie was so far fetched,stupid and unentertaining we planned this as a nights activity and my dog walked out of the room as we were watching it I mean come on I had so much more fun watching my dog chew on her bone Holy freaking crap this movie was so far fetched,stupid and unentertaining we planned this as a nights activity and my dog walked out of the room as we were watching it I mean come on I had so much more fun watching my dog chew on her bone than looking at the screen it made me sick it should have a label on the cover saying warning this movie will cause you to throw up of motion sickness. And come on a women that was impaled for an hour sprinting down the street and helping someone out of a helicopter crash. It was a waste of my time and a rip of of 4.95 plus merlina or what ever the heck her name was just blowing up out of nowhere. Anyway thanks again cloverfield for providing a movie with so many questions without any answers and the fact that their even thinking about making a sequel thats painful.… Expand

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ConorDJun 21, 2008

Why does everyone hate this!? It's brilliant! I can understand the people who got motion sickness but what's everyone else's problem? @ LEMMOR I'm pretty sure thats going to happen in the sequel!

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IanMJun 16, 2008

I am littering this with [***SPOILERS***]spoiler alerts so don

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MichaelRJun 15, 2008

Perhaps the worst movie ever made. It looks like a 5 year filmed it.The whole time I was thinking is this some homemade movie by a couple of morons who decided to switch the real movie with this crap.I wish cuz it probably would have been Perhaps the worst movie ever made. It looks like a 5 year filmed it.The whole time I was thinking is this some homemade movie by a couple of morons who decided to switch the real movie with this crap.I wish cuz it probably would have been better.Anybody that thinks this movie is at leasf decent is clearly on crack. I will never watch another JJ Abrams movie.Its purely crap.… Expand

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DSJun 15, 2008

BAd spoof of the blair theprodject worse movie i have ever seen besides Blair witch prodject.

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AlejandroH.Jun 13, 2008

Despite its lack of character development, Cloverfield is an amazing thrill ride that keeps you at the edge of your seat, leaving the audience with barely enough time to catch their breath.

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MarkDJun 9, 2008

I can just imagine the discussions between the writers and producers while making this film. ""This film's got no plot, shallow characters and is completly lacking in any original ideas or emotional content. What can we do?"" ""I know I can just imagine the discussions between the writers and producers while making this film. ""This film's got no plot, shallow characters and is completly lacking in any original ideas or emotional content. What can we do?"" ""I know why don't we film it in a camcorder style. That should cover up all the shortcomings and fool the reviewers into thinking we're making somthing clever and revolutionary. Well it worked for Blair Which.""… Expand

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DaveK.Jun 8, 2008

A cinematic experiment that paid off fantastically. A bit "hokey Hollywood" towards the end, but I was still gripped to my seat for the entire movie. I look forward to seeing this movie even years from now, as this film will definitely stand A cinematic experiment that paid off fantastically. A bit "hokey Hollywood" towards the end, but I was still gripped to my seat for the entire movie. I look forward to seeing this movie even years from now, as this film will definitely stand the test of time for years to come.… Expand

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MarkoJ.Jun 7, 2008

I would have given this a 9, but I had to close my eyes during the last half of the movie because the extremely shaky camera made me ill so bad that I could not watch. Really liked the movie though.

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KatGimJun 6, 2008

This movie was pretty good. Except the on going moving and turning, etc. I wish the camera would have been normal instead of someone always moving the camera and filming it. The action was good but the story didn't really make sense at This movie was pretty good. Except the on going moving and turning, etc. I wish the camera would have been normal instead of someone always moving the camera and filming it. The action was good but the story didn't really make sense at all. There was a lot of pointless scenes and disturbing scenes. When some actors got hurt they didn't even act hurt, so not so good acting. But other then that the movie was okay. I hated the filming and some acting but everything else was okay. Nice imagination.… Expand

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JimOJun 6, 2008

Not very thrilling or terrifying, cloverfield puts you through a story which is so far fetched I was shocked not to see some disney characters coming by to say hi. woman that are dying for the entire movie somehow live and is just as active Not very thrilling or terrifying, cloverfield puts you through a story which is so far fetched I was shocked not to see some disney characters coming by to say hi. woman that are dying for the entire movie somehow live and is just as active as the other characters in the film. The entire city of NY is evacuated in 2hours? very far fetched.… Expand

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MarcelP.Jun 5, 2008

Stunningly, and intensely real. Wow

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BobD.Jun 4, 2008

wow this movie was the stupidest thing I have ever seen! Bad acting, Bad blair witch cinematics, no conclusive ending! what a waste of 5 bucks glad i didnt go to the theater to see it!

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LongC.Jun 4, 2008

Wonderful, thrilling, and uniqie expirience with great characters, but deliberately leaves you with no answers.

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zachrJun 1, 2008

Terrible, predictable no suspense at all.

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JoeT.May 31, 2008

Movie sucked. blair witch camera work. story starts and ends giving you absolutely no information on whats going on.

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ScottD.May 28, 2008

FANTASTIC! this is without doubt one of my favourite films. it had me on the edge of my seat throughout just waiting for something to jump out. The handheld camera effect gives it this feel in the person's point of view, if it was made FANTASTIC! this is without doubt one of my favourite films. it had me on the edge of my seat throughout just waiting for something to jump out. The handheld camera effect gives it this feel in the person's point of view, if it was made with normal Film cameras that we see today, it would not be as watchable. It also leaves alot to think about, lots of mystery which also enhances the tension and feel of the movie Perfect 10!… Expand

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willTXZMay 28, 2008

More studio pandering to a nation without a hint of culture or a modicum of taste. But my, how it must please paramounts accountants - artistry be dammed.

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KennyCMay 27, 2008

Worst movie ever. Blair witch style camera-work put the nails in the coffin of what might have been an acceptable picture.. maybe. No way someone impaled through the chest can run down 70 flights of stairs and make it from Columbus Circle to Worst movie ever. Blair witch style camera-work put the nails in the coffin of what might have been an acceptable picture.. maybe. No way someone impaled through the chest can run down 70 flights of stairs and make it from Columbus Circle to Grand Central, then survive a helicopter crash to then help pull someone out of the wreckage... and.. I've never seen a camcorder battery last that long.… Expand

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CrisL.May 25, 2008

Visual affects brilliant although the story was very ordinary ,Left in suspense through the film and it just cut off with no ending. The first person's view I did not like.I walked away feeling "what a wast of my time".

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RickyR.May 24, 2008

This movie is one of my favorite movies ever the characteers go good together. it doesn't tell the story of the monster but thats wat sequels are for. my only complaint is when i seen it on the big screen at skool i felt kinda sick.

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JakeH.May 24, 2008

This movie was a classic version of Godzilla, it was very supsenseful and very....shakey. The camera looked like it was a digital hand held camera I only saw the Cloverfield monster once just before the camera man got eaten, Yum. But over This movie was a classic version of Godzilla, it was very supsenseful and very....shakey. The camera looked like it was a digital hand held camera I only saw the Cloverfield monster once just before the camera man got eaten, Yum. But over all this movie was pretty short, like 1hour long and it ends with the cloverfield monster destroying the 2 main characters, but it was a good horror monster movie throughout.… Expand

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ChristineM.May 24, 2008

The camera work was very jumpy but that was to be expected. I was very dissapointed that in the end they offered NO explanation as to what happened even after it was obvious they found the video after the fact. It left to uch open to debate The camera work was very jumpy but that was to be expected. I was very dissapointed that in the end they offered NO explanation as to what happened even after it was obvious they found the video after the fact. It left to uch open to debate as far as what actually happened. I feel like watching this was a waste of my time.… Expand

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JakeN.May 23, 2008

Honestly, the most amazing and well done movie to come out in recent years. It completely changed the monster movie genre and kicked it on it's side. A great piece of film and a great experiment that got it right. This was incredible to Honestly, the most amazing and well done movie to come out in recent years. It completely changed the monster movie genre and kicked it on it's side. A great piece of film and a great experiment that got it right. This was incredible to see in the theater and it's even better watching it at home.… Expand

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TimC.May 22, 2008

The concept was good, however, the first 15 minutes was very annoying and there was no shock value in the film at all ... meaning that every event could be seen from miles away by anyone with a brain stem. The last 20 minutes was passable The concept was good, however, the first 15 minutes was very annoying and there was no shock value in the film at all ... meaning that every event could be seen from miles away by anyone with a brain stem. The last 20 minutes was passable and even cool but all in all the mixture of Blair Witch / Godzilla and 9-11 was unimpressive and did not bring the concept justice. I don't quite think it was a waste of time but I'm glad I only payed $1.08 to see it.… Expand

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RhysJMay 22, 2008

An amazing movie. One of my favorites of all time. Special effects were immense, it made my heart race when I had seen the explosions. The acting was amazing, for once, actors have actually portrayed their actual selves as if it was actually An amazing movie. One of my favorites of all time. Special effects were immense, it made my heart race when I had seen the explosions. The acting was amazing, for once, actors have actually portrayed their actual selves as if it was actually happening instead of being someone totally different. I also do not understand why people complained about the 'dizziness' there was only a little bit of shaking around, it's not like the whole film was a camera being thrown around everywhere. All & all. If you have a good taste in monster movies - I HIGHLY recommend you see Cloverfield. If you haven't seen it, go buy it on Dvd and have an amazing thrill!… Expand

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TomCMay 16, 2008

Liked it alot..found it very thrilling and enjoyed the film style.

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LandonLMay 15, 2008

Loved it. thrill, intensity, drama, this movie sparks so many emotions. either a love or hate movie. most people i have spoken with hate d the ending or had gotten motion sickness.

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VincentB.May 12, 2008

An awful attempt at mixing the blair witch with godzilla. If the monster isn't a good enough reasons to leave the city, the characters and lacking love story is.

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LemmorMay 11, 2008

Fantastic movie but I needed to see more angles.... Is there any other videocam picked up? So he's the only one filming it, how about security cameras or the army or from reporters from helicopters? right.

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DaylandM.May 7, 2008

This movie seems to polarize people. Love it or hate it. I was absolutely fascinated by it. It didn't seem like I was watching a movie, performed by actors. It really made me believe that I was watching so called found footage. I can This movie seems to polarize people. Love it or hate it. I was absolutely fascinated by it. It didn't seem like I was watching a movie, performed by actors. It really made me believe that I was watching so called found footage. I can understand why some people didn't enjoy the whole motion sickness inducing shaky cam. It was nice the way they interwove professional fx with really professionally shot camera work made to look like it was a puny home video camera. My one complaint is that when they first run headlong into the monster, the initial shots fired by the army looked a little hokey, but the rest of the fighting was top notch. Exploding babes, squished battletanks, impalements, heavy bombing and wickedly demolished metropolis all combine to provide the kind of theatrical experience that doesn't come along very often. As with transformers, I wish I had seen it in the theater, instead if DVD.… Expand

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BudB.May 6, 2008

Didn't like Blair Witch Project either. If I wanted to watch home video I'd watch America's Funniest. Try using a budget larger than the cost of the discs. Horrible imitation film.

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RobertI.May 4, 2008

Blair witch meets godzilla. Totally bogus premise, you won't believe a minute of it, but, having said that, it's so entertaining that you don't want to leave your seat for a minute. Who's going to get creamed? Eaten Blair witch meets godzilla. Totally bogus premise, you won't believe a minute of it, but, having said that, it's so entertaining that you don't want to leave your seat for a minute. Who's going to get creamed? Eaten alive? What's at the end of the subway tunnel? Who's shooting all those cannonballs of fire? Will Manhattan be nuked? Kids in peril are as old as pauline, but, man, what a trip!… Expand

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JasonE.May 3, 2008

This movie deserves far more praise than it gets. My only hope is that it goes the way of Wizard of Oz, It's A Wonderful Life, and Blade Runner before it - polarizing critics and audiences when it comes out, but considered a classic This movie deserves far more praise than it gets. My only hope is that it goes the way of Wizard of Oz, It's A Wonderful Life, and Blade Runner before it - polarizing critics and audiences when it comes out, but considered a classic down the road. I, for one, think that it's the most creative, realistic, original, exciting, and personal stories told on screen. Absolutely brilliant in every way.… Expand

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SamMay 1, 2008

Thank you Tom and 66goat. You're proof that people that dislike Cloverfield can have a brain. Because, besides yours, some of the complaints I've seen from some of the haters are absolutely horrendous. 1. 'There was no real Thank you Tom and 66goat. You're proof that people that dislike Cloverfield can have a brain. Because, besides yours, some of the complaints I've seen from some of the haters are absolutely horrendous. 1. 'There was no real storyline.' There wasn't supposed to be. It's people running through New York City, running from a monster. You're supposed to feel like you're in the attack, not following a plot. If anything, there was too much plot. 2. 'The Monster shot fireballs!' Whoever posted that is an idiot. It didn't shoot fireballs, it was throwing around exploding debris. 3. 'ZOMG, TOO MUCH SHAKING'. Being chased by a monster. In New York City. With little creatures falling off it. Personally, I'd be running like Hell, and if I'm holding a camera while running like Hell, I'd imagine it'd be shaking quite a bit. 4. The end sucked...it kept you hanging. Yeah. It was supposed to. It kept possibilities open for a sequel and speculation. 5. The Spider things just appeared out of nowhere! ....they fell off the monster. Their origin is unclear because the MOVIE IS THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF 20 SOMETHINGS AT A PARTY. SORRY THAT THEY DON'T KNOW THE ORIGINS OF A 30 STORY MONSTER THAT ATTACKS WITH LITTLE WARNING.… Expand

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SteveTApr 30, 2008

Most of this movie is camera shots of peoples shoes. Boring 3rd rate actors and very annoying cinematography. I absolutely hate this movie. It is trash masquerading as art. If you liked Blair Witch you will probably liked this too but I Most of this movie is camera shots of peoples shoes. Boring 3rd rate actors and very annoying cinematography. I absolutely hate this movie. It is trash masquerading as art. If you liked Blair Witch you will probably liked this too but I consider Blair Witch the No.1 most overrated movie ever made, Cloverfield is the second.… Expand

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