Cloverfield

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BrandonApr 29, 2008

What an absolute waste of time. Jarring, erratic, nausea-inducing camera movement, annoying characters, and completely unrealistic despite being a 'reality' movie. By the end of the movie, you'll be left wondering why you made What an absolute waste of time. Jarring, erratic, nausea-inducing camera movement, annoying characters, and completely unrealistic despite being a 'reality' movie. By the end of the movie, you'll be left wondering why you made yourself undergo 80 minutes of complete nonsense. To make things even worse, nothing about this movie was even remotely scary. The previews were better when one truly didn't know what was going on. That was its charm; had they given the cheap looking monster away beforehand, no one would have seen this piece of cinematic trash.… Expand

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AfoteyA.Apr 29, 2008

Fantastic film. One of the best I've seen in years. Requires some imagination, which most people have sadly lost. Hollywood does NOT need to explain everything...sometimes, the scariest things are the ones you don't see, and in Fantastic film. One of the best I've seen in years. Requires some imagination, which most people have sadly lost. Hollywood does NOT need to explain everything...sometimes, the scariest things are the ones you don't see, and in this case, the unknowns (where did the monster come from? was the military able to beat it? what the hell was that thing that fell into the water @ the very end, and how did that tie into the creature?) allowed me to use my imagination to fill in the blanks. A future classic.… Expand

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TomApr 29, 2008

3 things 1. Too bad Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no longer around. This movie would have been on there the first week it was available. 2. What kind of cam-corder was that? I want one. It's tougher than a cockroach. It survives 3 things 1. Too bad Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no longer around. This movie would have been on there the first week it was available. 2. What kind of cam-corder was that? I want one. It's tougher than a cockroach. It survives drops, helicopter crashes, monster thrashes and electromagnetic pulses from a nuke! 3. Beth was an alien. It's remarkable how she didn't bleed to death after being impaled on re-bar and had full use of her arm and shoulder in that last scene. And, by the way, if you liked the way this was filmed, just put your tv in the dryer. It's a lot cheaper than renting crappy movies.… Expand

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YashR.Apr 28, 2008

Why would someone make something so good looking in previews but suck SO bad when you see it 0/100 haha.

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JadeT.Apr 28, 2008

The movie was meant to try and recreate a realistic reaction to a disaster. I recall when me and my family got caught in a hurricane in Florida, and the windows in are hotel blew in and we had to get evacuated. My cousin wouldn't stop The movie was meant to try and recreate a realistic reaction to a disaster. I recall when me and my family got caught in a hurricane in Florida, and the windows in are hotel blew in and we had to get evacuated. My cousin wouldn't stop filming the fiasco, saying someone would want to see it. I don't understand why people expect a movie to have a classic movie plot. Movie plot shit never happens in real life granted neither does a big lizard destroying New York, but maybe people should do their research about the point of the hand held camera and the aimless plot, which in retrospect wasn't really that bad.… Expand

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ZackB.Apr 27, 2008

A refreshing spin on a graying genre. Many find the film lax in the plot department - and they'd be right. But it's not a film about "plot", it's about a moment - an increasingly hopeless moment involving bystanders of a A refreshing spin on a graying genre. Many find the film lax in the plot department - and they'd be right. But it's not a film about "plot", it's about a moment - an increasingly hopeless moment involving bystanders of a situation completely out of their understanding or control. The camera-work can be polarizing at first (or near impossible for some to cope with), but I found myself highly immersed in the movie thanks to it. I thought the film was an enjoyable experience, and recommend it for anyone in need of some giant-monster with their action.… Expand

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DeniseO.Apr 27, 2008

the credits are still rolling and I am here giving you my opinion - it was CRAP - lacking in substance - short, no real story line, the end sucked - and we paid $20 for the movie !!! what a let down!

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66GoatApr 27, 2008

If you watch the special features on the DVD you will appreciate the tremendous effort that went into this film. They really wanted it to be something special. And it was except for the camerawork. Such a shame. In their zeal to make it If you watch the special features on the DVD you will appreciate the tremendous effort that went into this film. They really wanted it to be something special. And it was except for the camerawork. Such a shame. In their zeal to make it realistic, the audience is subjected to near torture. Most of the time the action is at a 45 degree angle. If they wanted to make it that realistic, why not just have the hero drop the camera and show a curb for an hour? Makes about as much sense. This would have been a 10 if only they showed a bit of amatuerish camerawork to give the idea, they film it more or less normally.… Expand

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KameronM.Apr 27, 2008

I thought this movie was the most enjoyable so far in 2008. The monster was great-looking, the dialog wasn't great, but had its moments. The one complaint I do have is they killed off characters too soon and the film was a little too I thought this movie was the most enjoyable so far in 2008. The monster was great-looking, the dialog wasn't great, but had its moments. The one complaint I do have is they killed off characters too soon and the film was a little too short. Also Ken W. your a complete idiot, based on the fact your review states the movie was shot on a cell phone when actually its clearly a camera, its meant to be real dialog also so their trying to show the guy is stupid, but obviously idiots like you don't get that.… Expand

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FrankV.Apr 27, 2008

This was simply one of the most amazing movie experiences in my life. It's thrilling, witty and exhilarating experiment that provided more "wow" moments than any other film and the creature design is very interesting and original.

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TomLApr 26, 2008

WOW Cloverfield SUCKED! The last time I was this dizzy I was halfway into blair witch!...Terrible...I would not recommend this movie to anyone! See this stupid ass movie. I normally really like sci-fi, but seriously, there could have been WOW Cloverfield SUCKED! The last time I was this dizzy I was halfway into blair witch!...Terrible...I would not recommend this movie to anyone! See this stupid ass movie. I normally really like sci-fi, but seriously, there could have been much more. I mean Godzilla was made like 30 years ago, and I can still watch the original. Director needs to go back to school. Totally sucked, and literally make me sick.… Expand

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HeatherR,Apr 26, 2008

This seems to be the only movie that actully wanted to make me barf. Literally. The constant moving and shaking of the camera gave me the worst head ache!! I gave it a one because maybe one or two parts where funny or cool. Yet, it This seems to be the only movie that actully wanted to make me barf. Literally. The constant moving and shaking of the camera gave me the worst head ache!! I gave it a one because maybe one or two parts where funny or cool. Yet, it wasn't scary. It wasn't very funny. Over all it was hard to watch because of the shaking. Oh, and ending sucked.… Expand

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JoePrinceApr 26, 2008

*Some spoilers... but trust me, you aren't missing much* "Cloverfield" offers no more than its amazing trailer - no more thrills, no more clarification, no more... well, anything. Except the face of the monster, which, because of the *Some spoilers... but trust me, you aren't missing much* "Cloverfield" offers no more than its amazing trailer - no more thrills, no more clarification, no more... well, anything. Except the face of the monster, which, because of the camerawork, isn't clear. What begins as a story that seems decidedly human quickly devolves into cliches (the lost love, the frantic search for lost love, the panicky, bewildered looks of those in danger, the poor decision making skills of self-appointed leaders) that become more tiresome when you realize that The Camera Is Still Rolling; that is, the poor sap who's following his friends around during a rampage is still holding a camera. (This plot hole is remedied in one dumbshit line: "The world will need to know what happened!" or something equally asinine). Drop it and run, pal. Speaking of the camerawork, the POV is interesting for the first twenty minutes, but becomes tedious as the plot and "near escapes" become progressively more preposterous. The principal characters survive multiple attacks: one seems to be impaled (but lives), three are in a helicopter crash - and survive!, and two watch a friend devoured alive... but the monster leaves them alone. All this would be made palpable if the acting was clever, witty, or pulled more than just Acting 101 grab-bag crap, but it doesn't. From the cameraman's incessant "What's going on?! Where's Rob going?!" to the farewells before the ending (which are hilariously awful, cherry-picking from The Blair Witch Project), the actors' "spontaneity" is never fully convincing. This film was a huge letdown.… Expand

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CoryGApr 25, 2008

Not as bad as I expected it to be, but still, there could have been ALOT more improvements. And it was really short.

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JAApr 25, 2008

Ken W called the movie a "show". only people in the industry call movies "shows". I questions whether this guy is just a jaded ex pro or maybe got fired off the movie. Cloverfield is excellent entertainment.

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MikeG.Apr 24, 2008

well i give it a 1 because it basically sucked .. the whole thing from the beginning when they started filming with that lame camera till the end when they get blown up and you don't know what happened .. also i like to know who would well i give it a 1 because it basically sucked .. the whole thing from the beginning when they started filming with that lame camera till the end when they get blown up and you don't know what happened .. also i like to know who would film all of that while that was going on... i give it one star cause it wasn't scary ... believable ... or even witty ... lame lame lame.… Expand

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LucianSApr 24, 2008

Before watching this film I had no idea what it was about apart from the fact that it involved a monster at some point; I missed all the virals, trailers, so perhaps I will be reviewing this from a different point of view to others.... Before watching this film I had no idea what it was about apart from the fact that it involved a monster at some point; I missed all the virals, trailers, so perhaps I will be reviewing this from a different point of view to others.... It's a truly brilliant film,, good acting (perhaps a bit too over the top at times) but most of all was how gripping it was and how it held your attention. Yes the camera scenes aren't perfect, but they add an eerie realism to the overall experience. I quite liked how the characters were people you couldn't really identify or want to know...what the movie does is show that all types of people, whether we like them or not, unify in a crisis. The parallels to 9/11 are there for all to see, and it's an ingenious piece of film. Just watch and enjoy… Expand

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KenW.Apr 24, 2008

I must admit that the sales promotions on TV lead you to believe that this is going to be a pretty good horror movie. I was never so disappointed in a show in my life. To be quite honest it sucked Whale Dung at the bottom of the ocean. I can I must admit that the sales promotions on TV lead you to believe that this is going to be a pretty good horror movie. I was never so disappointed in a show in my life. To be quite honest it sucked Whale Dung at the bottom of the ocean. I can not believe the insatiable stupidity of the so called directors and producers of this junk, by filming the whole show through a cell phone. Give me a break. Not to mention the screen play writing. It reminded me of a dog in the yard chasing its tail, started no where, getting no where, and going no where. This is painfully obvious with the main actor and his limited lines of "Bob, Bob, Bob." One other thing to add for this waste of time of a so called movie, if you have any form of Epilepsy as I do, please do not even begin to watch it, as from the insatiable stupidity of the so called directors and the constant bouncing around of the film is subject to set off a seizure. I must admit though that the sales pitch was pretty good, as it duped me into wasting my money on this DVD. I would have been better off ordering a pizza, at least I would have enjoyed the pizza.… Expand

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MattA.Apr 23, 2008

Not a bad movie by any means. Excellently filmed in a style that i found very refreshing. A tad ridiculous with character motivations... but...hey...it's a freaking movie. The effects were great, and the monster seemed pretty cool. I Not a bad movie by any means. Excellently filmed in a style that i found very refreshing. A tad ridiculous with character motivations... but...hey...it's a freaking movie. The effects were great, and the monster seemed pretty cool. I love the whole government file theme. All in all i give this movie a 7.5, but i rounded it up because of the low scores. Not as bad as i thought it was going to be.… Expand

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ModestusQ.Apr 23, 2008

I knew within the first 5 minutes of 'Cloverfield' that this would be the kind of entertainment that truly polarized audiences. The opening party scene is forgettable and doesn't really do anything to give the main players I knew within the first 5 minutes of 'Cloverfield' that this would be the kind of entertainment that truly polarized audiences. The opening party scene is forgettable and doesn't really do anything to give the main players more than one dimension. However, once the action explodes...um, literally, 'Cloverfield' becomes a fascinating experiment, despite the fact that it's also a bit frustrating. I'm not sure that the actors truly sold a significant "I'm here! This is happening!" perspective. Rather than implanting an impression of realism and reactive instinct, I found the performances to be too self conscious and modulated, more theater than verismo. The premise is fantastic. The 'things left unseen' approach works for most of the film. And, I think the action was accessible enough to carry the film through the lulls. Whether the 'camcorder' photography remains a novel or gimmicky approach, it's a bit of a toss up. Despite the flaws, including a deep lack of story momentum, I found the film entertaining. And, that is that!… Expand

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AnneApr 22, 2008

This movie doesn't have any plot or characters I can identify with. The characters annoyed me more than anything. I didn't like the way the movie was shot either. It made lots of people in the theater motion sick. I wasn't This movie doesn't have any plot or characters I can identify with. The characters annoyed me more than anything. I didn't like the way the movie was shot either. It made lots of people in the theater motion sick. I wasn't warned about this.… Expand

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JesseApr 21, 2008

This movie is all about fun and i had a good time watching it.

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BenSApr 21, 2008

Mark this movie as another overrated waste of time. The monster-fish-dinosaur, or whatever you want to call it, was weakly portrayed. I think a 3rd grader drew the sketches for this one, I mean the thing was shooting fireballs! How un-scary Mark this movie as another overrated waste of time. The monster-fish-dinosaur, or whatever you want to call it, was weakly portrayed. I think a 3rd grader drew the sketches for this one, I mean the thing was shooting fireballs! How un-scary is that?! And the spoider things were random with no connection to anything. They just magically appeared. This was just another teen, wannna be horror movie. I… Expand

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JeffR.Apr 19, 2008

movie was good, if i could see it. good plot good action, good effects. Thank god Transformers was not shot like clover.

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JayH.Apr 16, 2008

Sort of a Blair Witch meets Godzilla in New York. Although I have to admire the originality of the film, the camcorder filming gets nerve wracking. It has it's moments though, but I was never convinced, in spite of it's realistic filming.

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SamN.Apr 13, 2008

As a movie, Cloverfield is decent. Writing is passable, acting ok, and overall a passable movie. As an experience, it's intense, ridiculously entertaining, and absolutely unforgettable. @ Matt S. They're being chased by a fucking As a movie, Cloverfield is decent. Writing is passable, acting ok, and overall a passable movie. As an experience, it's intense, ridiculously entertaining, and absolutely unforgettable. @ Matt S. They're being chased by a fucking monster. If anything, it wasn't 'jittery' enough.… Expand

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L.CollinsApr 9, 2008

If you spent the first twenty minutes staring at your popcorn, then you'll have missed the only bad point of the movie. After its slow start it becomes one of the better horror films to be churned out of hollywood

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MattsApr 8, 2008

sucked. jittery camera gave many people motion sickness. real life isn't that jittery even when you are running. lame!

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KeithS.Apr 7, 2008

I really enjoyed this movie, i think the beginning was slow only because they had to introduce all the characters. And also setup the whole plot of the story. I'm guessing the people who said there was no plot didn't watch I really enjoyed this movie, i think the beginning was slow only because they had to introduce all the characters. And also setup the whole plot of the story. I'm guessing the people who said there was no plot didn't watch carefully enough or listen. The plot actually begins to develop after the attack begins, and from that point the plot is very simple they set out to rescue beth. I personally wouldn't have done this if i were him i would have got the heck on a chopper and escaped the area. The ending of the movie is to be expected for this genre, as we all know there was a part two for the Blair witch project and Godzilla. And i've also heard abroad that if could be a second movie in the works. Movies like these you don't want to rush, i also liked how everything was kept secret until the movie actually came out. I hate those movies previews when they have to show everything . As for the origins of the creature its possible the creature was lying dormant this whole time until it was awoken possibly from that oil tanker? Maybe they were drilling deep for oil and woke it up? Anyways if you haven't seen this movie yet i urge you to buy the DVD or seek a copy my some other means and watch it you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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PaulW.Apr 6, 2008

What could have been a great contribution to the film's genre, is frankly wasted almost right from the start. Once again (like in War of the Worlds) some ill conceived group of people, who are so unlikable, air-headed and preposterously What could have been a great contribution to the film's genre, is frankly wasted almost right from the start. Once again (like in War of the Worlds) some ill conceived group of people, who are so unlikable, air-headed and preposterously good looking, you could swear they were from another movie, is thrown at the audience as if to say: 'Hi folks, these are your protagonists for this evening's entertainment. We apologize for any inconvenience.' Why do we once again have to suffer through the most impressive collection of jawdroppingly dumb yuppies, whose existence somehow seems to revolve around spewing the most vapid conversation around like if it was a sport. Cloverfield has some very impressive and convincing CGI, but when are we finally going to get treated to this art-form in a movie together with a great story and on par dialog? Transformers, another CGI wonder, was nearly unwatchable for the exact same reason. I realize that it's a cliché when I say that this movie could and should have been SO much better. Not in gritty realism, it covers that bit quite well (although I would have preferred some sort of mix of steady-cam and not-steady-cam footage, but rather through a decent plot, a decent (and relevant) build-up and a feasible script.… Expand

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EzekialApr 6, 2008

Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla? It was entertaining but at the end you are left confused and somewhat angry. The movie leaves out way to many pieces of information for my liking. Decent overall though worth a rent.

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ArielG.Apr 4, 2008

As much as I'd like to give this movie a proper review, I had to walk out after 30 minutes. Part of it was because of the nausea-inducing camera work which got me close to throwing up several times, and the other reason was that after As much as I'd like to give this movie a proper review, I had to walk out after 30 minutes. Part of it was because of the nausea-inducing camera work which got me close to throwing up several times, and the other reason was that after half an hour, there was no plot, no story arc or character development. I give it 3 points for the clever marketing campaign, which tricked a lot of people (including myself) to give their hard-earned money to watch this movie, only to leave the theatres nauseous and disappointed.… Expand

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RichardA.Apr 2, 2008

You have GOT to be kiddin me! This was a mindless movie in the real sense. I was extremely disappointed in the movie and the entire premise. I stayed to watch it because between the price of the gasoline to drive to the movie and the price You have GOT to be kiddin me! This was a mindless movie in the real sense. I was extremely disappointed in the movie and the entire premise. I stayed to watch it because between the price of the gasoline to drive to the movie and the price of the ticket I felt compelled to get some sort of return from it. The premise of the camcorder being found in what was ONCE known as Central Park led me to an int eresting conclusion that throughly destroys the intended plot. The military referred to what was called Operating Hammerdown. I can only surmise that this involved some VERY SERIOUS weaponry. Perhaps a small yield nuclear warhead was used. The fact that area was ONCE KNOWN as Central Park lets me know that the area was completely and utterly devasted!. If this were the case then someone PLEASE tell me HOW in the world did the Camcorder survive? High-yield fuel air explosive weapons would have melted the thing and a nuclear explosion would have vaporized it. The premise of a camcorder surving wih perfect picture and sound recordings is absurd. Before you go and say that it was restored then why are there no gaps in continuity? Surely some of the action would have been irretrievable. NUFF SAID!… Expand

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JayM.Apr 1, 2008

Honestly, I wish i could give this film an 11, but alas, it is not allowed. Brilliant movie. Stunning! I think some people completely missed the point of this movie. Which is a real shame. They are really missing an insanely amazing movie!! Honestly, I wish i could give this film an 11, but alas, it is not allowed. Brilliant movie. Stunning! I think some people completely missed the point of this movie. Which is a real shame. They are really missing an insanely amazing movie!! I really cannot get over this movie. I have not stopped watching it since i saw it the night it came out. Visualy, it was incredible! Emotionally, it was genius! It really made u wonder what you would have done if you were in that situation. Personally, i would not have gone into the city, but then again, maybe i would for someone i truely cared about. I loved Hud (T.J Miller). I think he was the best part of the movie. He even brought some humor into it. He was the man behing the camera. The movie may have been a bit shakey, but my eyes adjusted to it within the first 10 minutes or so. It was an unbelievable movie, and i did not see a single person get up and leave because they couldn't stand it. I think some people are just being a little dramatic. At the end people were clapping and some cheering. Stunning! There aren't even adequate words to describe this movie. Above all else, this is my new favorite movie of all time!!!!… Expand

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VanessaH.Apr 1, 2008

AMAZING MOVIE!! I can't understand why anyone would not love this movie!! I have so far seen it 10 times, once in the theater, and 9 times at home. It's a masterpiece! But if they make a sequal, i will be pissed.

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AmyA.Apr 1, 2008

I loved this movie, more than any other movie. I cannot understand why so many people seemed to have a distaste for this movie. I will agree that a few things (ie. the phones still working, and Hud still holding the camera, and the camera I loved this movie, more than any other movie. I cannot understand why so many people seemed to have a distaste for this movie. I will agree that a few things (ie. the phones still working, and Hud still holding the camera, and the camera still being intact) didn't make sence, but putting that aside, the movie was incredable. Not to mention the viral marketing was pure genius. I give it a 10/10 because it just blew my mind. I never would have imagined a monster movie leaving me with my jaw dropped the way it was, but Cloverfield produced it.… Expand

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BillyG.Mar 31, 2008

Horrible movie! Incredibly boring, it never got started, just the main characters walking around the whole time.I got mixed feelings about the ending 1.It came out of nowhere, I didnt know if I had to get up when the credits started rolling Horrible movie! Incredibly boring, it never got started, just the main characters walking around the whole time.I got mixed feelings about the ending 1.It came out of nowhere, I didnt know if I had to get up when the credits started rolling or if it was some kind of joke. 2. I was happy the headache generator was over. Movie was a total waste of time, Dont watch it… Expand

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SeanC.Mar 31, 2008

Pretty cool idea but the camera style is annoying. Two reasons for that is it creates a false sense of action especially when no real plot development is evident. The second reason, the movie made half the theatre so sick they couldn't Pretty cool idea but the camera style is annoying. Two reasons for that is it creates a false sense of action especially when no real plot development is evident. The second reason, the movie made half the theatre so sick they couldn't even watch most of the film. Not so cool when you pay 9 bucks for a film. The sequel, which is already in development, better not be anything like the camera style in the first one.… Expand

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KsmithMar 26, 2008

thought it was a discusting film ... no need for it!! ... the endin was pointless!! wtf nd it was jus a pointless film. the only film i think ive ever regretted watchin!! the movie made me feel sick as it is jus a guy runnin round with a thought it was a discusting film ... no need for it!! ... the endin was pointless!! wtf nd it was jus a pointless film. the only film i think ive ever regretted watchin!! the movie made me feel sick as it is jus a guy runnin round with a camera pointless!!... really wasnt impressed sorry.… Expand

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AdamS.Mar 25, 2008

I would just like to ask those who liked this piece of disrespectful and intellectually shallow movie that's milking the events of 9/11 for what they're worth. What's in your heads, people? Get a grip of yourselves already and I would just like to ask those who liked this piece of disrespectful and intellectually shallow movie that's milking the events of 9/11 for what they're worth. What's in your heads, people? Get a grip of yourselves already and realise what you've just done by paying to see this insult to decency! Man! You Americans have already fantasized about every catastrophic or cataclysmic scenario thinkable, yet you want more and you even like it. Maybe that is why you go out and kill people around the world. You just have to live your sick fantasies through your military and then watch it like some sick reality show, which at least to you, seems to be just a show with realistic special effects, don't you!… Expand

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RandalflagMar 8, 2008

This movie was a piece of trash. It had no plot, the actors were horrible (i was rooting for the monster the whole time) The camera work was sickening (literally) and the movie was a blatant ripoff of a mixture of "The Blair Witch Project" This movie was a piece of trash. It had no plot, the actors were horrible (i was rooting for the monster the whole time) The camera work was sickening (literally) and the movie was a blatant ripoff of a mixture of "The Blair Witch Project" and "Godzilla". The movie could have been shorted to 60 minutes with all the procrastination in the first 30 minutes of the movie, (yes even though it had no story whatsoever, it was 90 minutes of camera shaking and procrastination). I would definately not reccomend this movie to anyone.… Expand

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BrawnBoyMar 6, 2008

This movie totally sucked. I wasted $25 dollars to see it. This has got to be one of the things I most regret. The movie made no sense. The plot....there was no plot!!! Worst of all the monster looked pretty lame. And the camera seemed to be This movie totally sucked. I wasted $25 dollars to see it. This has got to be one of the things I most regret. The movie made no sense. The plot....there was no plot!!! Worst of all the monster looked pretty lame. And the camera seemed to be moving around a whole lot too much. It even made my G-friend dizzy and sick. So we left the movie early. Thank goodness.....… Expand

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TomPMar 2, 2008

Cloverfield made no sense to me. There is no plot at all to the story even when the soldiers are involved in the quarantine of personnel because of the

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GaryP.Mar 1, 2008

Cloverfield was a big dissapointment for me. The story begins with a farewell party which is extremely dull and gives no insight into the plot. You actually wonder if you came to the correct film. Although it gets much better when the actual Cloverfield was a big dissapointment for me. The story begins with a farewell party which is extremely dull and gives no insight into the plot. You actually wonder if you came to the correct film. Although it gets much better when the actual action seems to start, it is a poorly executed film in my opinion with too much expensive CGI and absolutely no plot. The idea is good, and the camera work would be realistic to that situation but it is extremely hard to follow the action at times, which defeats the point of watching it. It is basically people running around Manhattan manically trying not to get viscerated by the monster whilst giving you a visual assault on the eyes. It is one of those films that you desperately want to find something to get into story wise because it has some obvious quality, but when it ends you realise that there is no story and know less than you did when the film started. There is no beginning or ending and nothing to follow story wise through the film. A good film must convey it's message to the audience. Cloverfield did nothing. I really wanted to the monster to win because it would have seen some action, such is the lack of plot. Visuals: 9 Entertainment: 6 Plot: 2 Value for Money: 3 I would not recommend seeing this. It is destined for the £2.99 bargain bin at Morrisons.… Expand

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PeteH.Feb 25, 2008

The second most astonishing experience I've ever enjoyed at the cinema, the first being the original Star Wars when I was five. I was lucky and somehow completely missed the hype, so I went in with only low-level expectations given the The second most astonishing experience I've ever enjoyed at the cinema, the first being the original Star Wars when I was five. I was lucky and somehow completely missed the hype, so I went in with only low-level expectations given the large amounts of negative commentary on the net. For the first twenty minutes some annoying kids were burping and swearing in the cinema (bless - up past their bedtimes) but as soon as things kicked off they sat there in stunned silence, just like everyone else. We all shuffled out of the cinema mumbling and punch drunk. I completely forgot to eat my popcorn and my bloody hands were shaking! When did a movie last do that to me? Er... never, dude. Not even watching Alien on video alone in a large house with the lights out when I was thirteen. Brilliant special effects, even better sound. Totally suspends disbelief, it's horribly, horribly real-feeling. The videocam storytelling technique completely removes the fourth wall, so the audience is right there trapped in New York with the rampaging monsters. Absolute genius, bloody terrifying, short, horrific and sweet as hell.… Expand

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RoyM.Feb 25, 2008

Excellent and refreshing approach to the "monster eating city" genre. Don't sit too close to the screen, the camera work will make you feel sick!

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JohnRFeb 24, 2008

This movie works. It is effective in the same way the blair which project was and they stick to the concept. no music (beside in the party at start), no knowledge beyond what is shared through filmed TV news and talking actors. Its nearly This movie works. It is effective in the same way the blair which project was and they stick to the concept. no music (beside in the party at start), no knowledge beyond what is shared through filmed TV news and talking actors. Its nearly Hitchcock style how you always hear the Monster moving, but actually rarely see it. Drawbacks: Seeing the monster actually took some of the tension for me and replaced with disbelief. It was like the old Star Trek problem: Somehow it again looks human. This particular monster looked like coming from some Manga Cartoon in the closeup. Also no signs of any damage at all taken by the monster raised the disbelieve "level". Monsters running around in god-mode "invul" Flag just don't cut it. 8/10 from me. worth watching. Effective genre movie.… Expand

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KimberlyJ.Feb 23, 2008

Horrible movie. Way too much hipe. Characters were annoying. "Plot" was annoying. Film style was annoying. Hated it.

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RicoG.Feb 23, 2008

Well i liked the Movie, it was good and very original. To shacky of a Camera but it could have been better. I wasn't Disappointed. Not the greatest Movie in the world but i have seen worse Cough!!! Blare witch Project Cough!!!!

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MarcoH.Feb 21, 2008

The worst film of all time - pointless, amateurish, pretentious. Everyone involved should feel embarrassed.

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AlexW.Feb 20, 2008

While its 2 dimensional characters sometimes drag the performance down in the character driven scenes, as long as you don't get motion sickness this is a must see. Probably the first movie to be so bold in a post 9/11 world. The camera While its 2 dimensional characters sometimes drag the performance down in the character driven scenes, as long as you don't get motion sickness this is a must see. Probably the first movie to be so bold in a post 9/11 world. The camera works not only help suspension of disbelief oddly but put you in the shoes of a character for most of the movie which in itself is an exciting way to tell a tale. Also the image of the statue of liberty's head in the street with everyone taking photos on their phone is brilliant and In my opinion one of the best moments in disaster cinema ever, likely to be the most striking image of the year.… Expand

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LuisG.Feb 20, 2008

HYPE !!! dang the HYPE i wanted to be blown away but there i was expecting something else .. guess its my fault ... cloverfield was and will be a monster movie that will just be shelved away intension are admirable but i was shortchanged i HYPE !!! dang the HYPE i wanted to be blown away but there i was expecting something else .. guess its my fault ... cloverfield was and will be a monster movie that will just be shelved away intension are admirable but i was shortchanged i will will do a follow-up and screen again...… Expand

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LouisM.Feb 19, 2008

I find it interesting to see that people give this movie a bad rating due to their own motion sickness. Ha-Ha! If camera shaking induces motion sickness, it does not make it a bad movie! I enjoyed it but it did not grip me. I never felt fear I find it interesting to see that people give this movie a bad rating due to their own motion sickness. Ha-Ha! If camera shaking induces motion sickness, it does not make it a bad movie! I enjoyed it but it did not grip me. I never felt fear for the characters well-being (which is different to realizing their lives are in danger). In Blair Witch I was sucked into the movie and became one of them. Not here though. Maybe I expected too much. Still very good and excellent special effects.… Expand

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LeeP.Feb 19, 2008

I enjoyed Cloverfield it was original and fresh. Once you get over the jerky camera work and get settled, the film does its best to make you feel the exact opposite, unsettled and vulnerable like the characters who are wondering what the I enjoyed Cloverfield it was original and fresh. Once you get over the jerky camera work and get settled, the film does its best to make you feel the exact opposite, unsettled and vulnerable like the characters who are wondering what the hell is going on. You realize that there is nothing that these individuals can do to stop the rampaging destruction that has come to New York and this is reflected well in the film. Although a hero does rise its not to save the day its merely to save the life of the girl he loves. At the end your not even sure that he was successful and whether or not the sacrifices made by his family and friends were worth it. A disaster film thats believable in feeling if not in context and that isn't scared not to wrap things up too neatly at the end. Enjoyable!… Expand

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HerbieHuskerFeb 19, 2008

Original concept, but I was feeling sick by the end.

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GrahamLFeb 18, 2008

The worst film I've ever seen in my life, bar none.

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Patrickd.Feb 18, 2008

It is the kind of movie that you love or hate. There's no middle. I have seen many movies and I always try to take them as they are... movies. Some movies wants to make you think.... some to entertain... and some to show realities of It is the kind of movie that you love or hate. There's no middle. I have seen many movies and I always try to take them as they are... movies. Some movies wants to make you think.... some to entertain... and some to show realities of the world that you don't know. A giant monster destroying NY... ok, pretty much seen a thousand times. But what a nice to tell the story. Yes, some will feel dizzy my all the shakings, and some will be frustrated not knowing where's the monster coming from... but what the hell. Do you really care? Art is about doing something that no one did before. Well they did a monster movie like no one else before. And for those you will tell me, "and Blair Witch", well it was not the first one... Canibal Holocaust was the first.… Expand

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BillK.Feb 17, 2008

A lot of fun. Extremely well made disaster movie. I question people that are saying they didn't know what was going on. I had no problem. I guess some people need to go watch movies where things move at a snails pace and everything is A lot of fun. Extremely well made disaster movie. I question people that are saying they didn't know what was going on. I had no problem. I guess some people need to go watch movies where things move at a snails pace and everything is spelled out for them. Personally I appreciate an action flick that didn't dumb it down.… Expand

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NickJ.Feb 17, 2008

I have never felt so excited in the cinema since Back to the Future and I was about 7 years old then. Cloverfield was just such an amazing roller coaster of anxiety and dread. I think you need to let yourself go and you will then be gripped I have never felt so excited in the cinema since Back to the Future and I was about 7 years old then. Cloverfield was just such an amazing roller coaster of anxiety and dread. I think you need to let yourself go and you will then be gripped by this film. I felt like I was being hunted all the way through. Brilliant film making in my opinion.… Expand

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StefanosM.Feb 17, 2008

Great Suspense, Cinema Experience Keeps You Hooked. Filming Of It Makes It Feel Realistic. Amazing.

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BobbyR.Feb 16, 2008

My eyes are exhausted and I have a touch of what feels like motion sickness! was an awful film.

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DennisS.Feb 16, 2008

1/6 shaky boredom, 5/6 shaky tenseness. Nice effects, shallow story. It's probably a Marmite-film and you'll either hate or love it.

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SuzanneA.Feb 15, 2008

I would have given Cloverfield a 2 but I gave it a 3 because it was mercifully short. I know in the 21st century we are supposed to be excited about special effects but can we go back to the old days of character development? Horror movies I would have given Cloverfield a 2 but I gave it a 3 because it was mercifully short. I know in the 21st century we are supposed to be excited about special effects but can we go back to the old days of character development? Horror movies are better if we have an inkling of concern about the people we are watching. The director needs to watch Alien or Aliens 2 to see why people were fully vested in Ripley. Just watching an Alien kill people and destroy a city isn't entertaining.… Expand

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CraigMFeb 15, 2008

It has been quite a long time since a movie had me literally on the edge of my seat. (Of course, a lot of the time I was craning my neck one way or the other trying to figure out what I was seeing. Because the first time seeing it I felt It has been quite a long time since a movie had me literally on the edge of my seat. (Of course, a lot of the time I was craning my neck one way or the other trying to figure out what I was seeing. Because the first time seeing it I felt like I was on sensory overload, I saw it a second time and it was just as exciting and the anxiety kicked in just like the first time. I think that the people complaining are just too used to having everything spelled out for them and explained away neatly. I for one enjoyed being kept in the dark, no pun intended.… Expand

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RandobB.Feb 15, 2008

most people in the cinema saw this monstrosity and had absolutely no idea of any storyline, no idea what was happening it's got to the worst pile of junk ever. the best bit of the film was the credits at the end.

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FredP.Feb 15, 2008

It was a great movie, but i thought it could have tried to tell us where the monster came from.

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DonA.Feb 14, 2008

How many times does the monster get a whack at them before it finally gets them? It was like a nightmare where you get away only to find that it;s right there under the bed or in the closet. I liked it despite what some are saying about the How many times does the monster get a whack at them before it finally gets them? It was like a nightmare where you get away only to find that it;s right there under the bed or in the closet. I liked it despite what some are saying about the ending. The monster is like the boogey man you might get away now but he'll get you in the end. I liked the rubber meets the road premise where we are on the ground with him not looking at him from a faraway distance. And the effects like the explosions the monster rampaging several feet away worked for me. I guess it's all subjective so sue me.… Expand

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ChrisB.Feb 12, 2008

Wanted to give it 9.5, but it said it was found on a SD card...and you just 'cant' overwrite footage on a SD card!! oh a rebar through shoulder really cripples your ability to lug injured boyfriends around!

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ShaunQ.Feb 12, 2008

This is the best film I've seen for a long long time. If you suffer immensely from motion sickness then be warned but the camera shaking isn't that bad. You get to see plenty of the monster and for all the people that say this film This is the best film I've seen for a long long time. If you suffer immensely from motion sickness then be warned but the camera shaking isn't that bad. You get to see plenty of the monster and for all the people that say this film is rubish then you are just scared of something different. Great film worth watching!… Expand

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MysenS.Feb 12, 2008

At first glance of Cloverfield, I thought it would be an excellent, almost original film to see. The commercials and trailers really captured my attention about how good Cloverfield would be... but in my opinion that was as good as it would At first glance of Cloverfield, I thought it would be an excellent, almost original film to see. The commercials and trailers really captured my attention about how good Cloverfield would be... but in my opinion that was as good as it would get. When I stepped out of the theater there was only one thing on my mind: How bad the ending was. Believe me, the entire film is spectacular and eye-popping visuals and amazingly blended in with the shaky camera, but if you really loved the characters or were at least concerned about the main ones at the beginning of the movie, then prepare to be extremely disappointed. But if you try to accept the early hint that "This videotape known as Cloverfield was recovered at what was once Central Park" that should tell you right away that whatever happened to the filmmakers met a grizzly end. But the thing I hated was just he fact the entire movie was like this, there's 3 points, A, B, and C. A is the start, B is in the middle of the city, and C is escaping the city. We start at A obviously, and when we're going to C, we actually go back to B and almost A, THEN C again. That's pretty much the entire movie. So unless you like endings where the heroes meet an awful demise, or you can't take the shaky camera implemented from the "Blair Witch Project", then save $7.00 off by not going to see Cloverfield. But I would definately recommend renting it if you wanted to see it. It's just not worth the $7 it's been hailed for. You'll scream for your money back as soon as the credits roll.… Expand

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JoseO.Feb 11, 2008

What a waste of time, this is a very bad mix between Blair witch project and Godzilla, this is not a original concept and has bad acting... if you want to see a really good monster movie take a look to the host.

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AlbinFeb 10, 2008

Excellent for the movie it is. For all those complaining about the camera shot, quit it. That is the point. It is meant to be "footage" and that is what you expect, without it it would not feel as real. And seriously, if you get motion Excellent for the movie it is. For all those complaining about the camera shot, quit it. That is the point. It is meant to be "footage" and that is what you expect, without it it would not feel as real. And seriously, if you get motion sickness from watching a movie, thats pathetic… Expand

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MariaDFeb 10, 2008

A waste of time and money, when it first started I thought Please don't let this whole movie be shot through this shaky camcorder! But it was it was that shaky blair witch thing it made me sick and gave me a head ache, if I wasn't A waste of time and money, when it first started I thought Please don't let this whole movie be shot through this shaky camcorder! But it was it was that shaky blair witch thing it made me sick and gave me a head ache, if I wasn't so curious to see the monster I would have walked out, in the end everybody in the theatre were either laughing or verbally disgusted with the film...save your money and go watch plants grow thats much more exciting.… Expand

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FlonkelD.Feb 9, 2008

The entire movie is filmed as if from a hand-held video camera. While the idea is perhaps novel, the execution is very annoying. Double thumbs down from me.

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MovieFanFeb 9, 2008

If a real event of horrifying mass destruction was filmed from victim's P.O.V.posted on youtube, would you watch it? All we had of the tsunami was amateur footage but people watched in disbelief. This movie is fascinating for the same If a real event of horrifying mass destruction was filmed from victim's P.O.V.posted on youtube, would you watch it? All we had of the tsunami was amateur footage but people watched in disbelief. This movie is fascinating for the same reason. Although, eye witness footage would've actually been more believable if the camera was less shaky. Even amateurs know to steady the camera. Still very entertaining!… Expand

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hOLY----Feb 9, 2008

OMG.After watching this suckish movie,I found that i would have had a better time drowning myself in a lake full of crap rather than watching cloverfield.I actually threw up because of the motion sickness i endured.

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MaximumR.Feb 9, 2008

At the movie theaters, I paid 8 dollars to see the movie. I had a bucket of popcorn, candy, and a smoothie. But even with all of that, the movie was horrible and i left halfway through the movie.

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JustinK.Feb 9, 2008

Every movie should be judged by what it attempts to take a shot at - and this one, in my eyes, hits bulls eye! SPOILER WARNING! Some viewers complained about the low quality of filming, or that nothing is explained, or that you hardly see Every movie should be judged by what it attempts to take a shot at - and this one, in my eyes, hits bulls eye! SPOILER WARNING! Some viewers complained about the low quality of filming, or that nothing is explained, or that you hardly see the monster, or that the protagonists die cruelly despite noble efforts. Yes, Cloverfield takes some unusual steps, but not just for the sake of a new artsy or postmodern take on the genre. It is very effective in creating a realistic feel: given the scenario, I think this is pretty much what it would look like. Instead of being just another more-or-less-sophisticated CGI monster, wreaking boring CGI havoc that we've all see before, the realism is the only thing that could have made it scary. Which it does, by the numbers. 9 points! I'll give it a tenth point because I loved the contrast between the "horror present" video, and the nuggets of "good day" past: the shots previously recorded on the tape. This is a just monster movie, but hey, they don't come better than this. If you hate the genre itself, don't bother seeing or reviewing it!… Expand

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JimPFeb 9, 2008

Awesome, and believable. Best Monster flick since Jurrasic Park, definitely.

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ChrisC.Feb 8, 2008

Wow! amazing. those people who complain about motion sickness - shutup!

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ShelbyFFeb 8, 2008

HOmiGawd. Seriously. I thought i was going to throw up. I'm a pussy or something.. That was the most scared I've been for a long time. But i am very imaginative and open to new things. I was all with it. I want to see it again and HOmiGawd. Seriously. I thought i was going to throw up. I'm a pussy or something.. That was the most scared I've been for a long time. But i am very imaginative and open to new things. I was all with it. I want to see it again and see it with my pussy assed little brother. Hehe. Piss the bed little boy. I liked the movie. That is my opinion. It warped my mind..for 3 days. I was all paranoid and expecting a gigantic monster to crush me. Ha.… Expand

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PhilB.Feb 8, 2008

Love the idea but but but I had to close my eyes after c.10 minutes as nausea / motion sickness kicked in due to the 1st person perspective, shaky hand-held camcorder filming, and I wasn't even close to the screen. It sounded good Love the idea but but but I had to close my eyes after c.10 minutes as nausea / motion sickness kicked in due to the 1st person perspective, shaky hand-held camcorder filming, and I wasn't even close to the screen. It sounded good though! Did anyone else suffer from this?… Expand

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DonnyN.Feb 8, 2008

It was a very good film and the ending was perfect - what do other movie goers expect to get from a "Military Archive Tape"??? It was refreshing to see a "monster attacks" movie from a first person perspective rather the 3rd person scale we It was a very good film and the ending was perfect - what do other movie goers expect to get from a "Military Archive Tape"??? It was refreshing to see a "monster attacks" movie from a first person perspective rather the 3rd person scale we usually see these movies from. A great idea. The filming was actually very tolerable. I felt a little sick watching Blair Witch Project but Cloverfield was much more controlled.… Expand

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BongoMcFluffFeb 7, 2008

When the screen went black and the credits started rolling, the people in the cinema were silent for about 3 seconds and then all started laughing which for me says it all. It was the most ridiculously pointless, awful film I have ever seen When the screen went black and the credits started rolling, the people in the cinema were silent for about 3 seconds and then all started laughing which for me says it all. It was the most ridiculously pointless, awful film I have ever seen with an even worse ending than I Am Legend. I only sat through the pointless and confusing introduction without walking out because I wanted to see the monster. The rest of the story is absolutely ridiculous. There are so many unbelievable ridiculous things like a person surviving being impaled through the chest on a piece of rebar and then a helicopter crash without even a broken bone or life threatening bleeding. The main attraction to seeing the film was at least for me curiosity as to what the monster looks like so take my advice and just find a picture on the internet and save your money for something worth watching. Also if you see it at the cinema, the shaky camera will make you feel sick but the film will bore you to death before that ever happens.… Expand

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SusieM.Feb 6, 2008

Can we say Blair Witch meet Godzilla with better filming. I went expecting a better movie to get an upgraded version of the Blair Witch project. I tell you what This movie totally sucked and I wouldn't suggest it. when my boyfriend and Can we say Blair Witch meet Godzilla with better filming. I went expecting a better movie to get an upgraded version of the Blair Witch project. I tell you what This movie totally sucked and I wouldn't suggest it. when my boyfriend and i went to go see this movie we didn't realize what it was and both got motion sick from the movie, we couldn't tell when it started and its not worth seeing. Please don't waste your money or your time to see this very very bad film.… Expand

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RamM.Feb 6, 2008

Simply put, this has to be the WORST movie Ive ever seen this year. Whose idea was it to film the entire film on a shaky hand held cam?!! five minutes into the movie and i knew i just wasted my money. I felt like throwing up the entire Simply put, this has to be the WORST movie Ive ever seen this year. Whose idea was it to film the entire film on a shaky hand held cam?!! five minutes into the movie and i knew i just wasted my money. I felt like throwing up the entire time!!! Where did those monsters come from? Its not even shown or explained?!!! Who thought of this movie?!!! The worst monster movie ever. I wish i saw D-War instead.To all those who haven't seen this movie yet, don't!!!… Expand

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JoeyDFeb 6, 2008

I didn't like the Blair Witch movie at all but this handheld technique has potential, its just a question of who can utilize it effectively & not go O.T.T (like what happened to 'Bullet time'). JJ couldn't do it, not yet I didn't like the Blair Witch movie at all but this handheld technique has potential, its just a question of who can utilize it effectively & not go O.T.T (like what happened to 'Bullet time'). JJ couldn't do it, not yet anyway. So after watching an awesome trailer I'm sad to say this movie didn't deliver for me.… Expand

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DanielMFeb 6, 2008

I'll give an 11, but that's actually not possible.

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BenT.Feb 6, 2008

no alien looks that way because i have the omnitrix and i know aliens. Diamondhead, now that is an alien!

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NigelO.Feb 6, 2008

The beauty of this film is that part of you thinks you are actually there,and allows you to think what it would be like for you.Great sound and special effects.and a cool ending.

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TonyFeb 5, 2008

The first 20 minutes were so boring I fell asleep, a first at the cinema, and when the explosions woke me up I thought "at last it's started." I might as well of stayed asleep as the awful hand held camera made it unwatchable. Worst The first 20 minutes were so boring I fell asleep, a first at the cinema, and when the explosions woke me up I thought "at last it's started." I might as well of stayed asleep as the awful hand held camera made it unwatchable. Worst film since Blair Witch Project which used the same diabolical system. Tony… Expand

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KateP.Feb 5, 2008

Can someone wake me when the movie begins... Such poor acting... A cure for people with insomnia

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TimWFeb 4, 2008

Cloverfield was not a great movie. I was told there would be scares and jump-out-of-your-seat moments. I didn't jump once. Also, I found the characters unengaging. The party scene at the beginning was way too long and dull, populated as Cloverfield was not a great movie. I was told there would be scares and jump-out-of-your-seat moments. I didn't jump once. Also, I found the characters unengaging. The party scene at the beginning was way too long and dull, populated as it was by cardboard characters.… Expand

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PaulJ.Feb 4, 2008

I thought it was ok although I got a bit seasick from the shaky camera. If they had a bigger budget perhaps they could afford a new tripod that has steady legs.

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ssFeb 4, 2008

We went to see it at the cinema, throughout the movie people were leaving, because of how rubibish the film was. When the film ended, the whole cinema groaned. A totally rubbish and pointless movie....... please no sequel!!!!!!

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joef.Feb 3, 2008

Very good movie. Excellent monster design. Leaves you wanting more.

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JaredB.Feb 3, 2008

Six months ago, I saw the first preview of the movie "Cloverfield." I was looking forward to seeing it. To say the movie was a disappointment would be a gross understatement. Actually, I found this film to be a major disaster. Nothing worked Six months ago, I saw the first preview of the movie "Cloverfield." I was looking forward to seeing it. To say the movie was a disappointment would be a gross understatement. Actually, I found this film to be a major disaster. Nothing worked here, or even tried. As bad as the cast, the script, and the direction were, these were far from this movies worst flaw. That honor, or dishonor, depending on how you look at it, belongs to the camerawork. I swear I developed motion sickness watching this darn thing. If you haven't seen this movie, take my advice: save your time and money.… Expand

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ChrisHFeb 3, 2008

Honestly this was a great movie so as any critic I will list the good and the bad. The good: great effects, intense, exiting, exilerating and pretty much just great. The bad: short, had a bad ending. So there you go a lot of good and little Honestly this was a great movie so as any critic I will list the good and the bad. The good: great effects, intense, exiting, exilerating and pretty much just great. The bad: short, had a bad ending. So there you go a lot of good and little bad 9 out of 10.… Expand

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AaronS.Feb 3, 2008

Cloverfield is more of a ride then a film. Seeing the destruction and mayhem of NYC from a first person view is done perfectly. You'll leave the theatre thinking you had just escaped the monster yourself.

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JimC.Feb 3, 2008

There was bad acting and the camera work was terrible. It got annoying after a while, but overall it was okay I guess. I liked the statue of liberty head flying off.

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