The Cloverfield Paradox
Paramount Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): February 4, 2018
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MalwareLordAug 13, 2023
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infraReconMay 16, 2023
Oh boy, so I watched the previous movies and finally watched this one, this ended up being disappointing. The Idea of an Interdimensional multiverse existing isn't a bad idea however this movie poorly, and I mean POORLY represents how all ofOh boy, so I watched the previous movies and finally watched this one, this ended up being disappointing. The Idea of an Interdimensional multiverse existing isn't a bad idea however this movie poorly, and I mean POORLY represents how all of that works.

Let me get the goods out of the way, the VFX and other effects are great, but everything else is not good. From what I understand they wanted to tie in the previous films, this is definitely not the way they should have done it. Another great thing about the film is the music, Bear McCreary just knocks it out of the park with the themes.

Now on to the bads, The two plots that are going on at the same time, yeah don't do that, it splits the focus of the film.
Next the Characters and How they act, This is what I call stupid acting, where the characters are logically uneasy to follow.
Not only that, the acting itself is not good, I've definitely seen better in any Sci-Fi Indi film.
Next, the story and plot are mashed up into this generic and predictable mess. The entire film when a certain character pops up I was just predicting on point what was going to happen.
Finally, the paradox, this is not how paradoxes work, this is not how any of that works, the film mentions chaos and unpredictability in a Dimensional Multiverse.

Meaning there are multiple realities stemming from a source reality, there aren't just 2 realities where you can travel to each other, that's not how that works.

Look I'm not a physicist but I am a Computer Scientist, And I understand from years of coding, mathematics and simulations how the natural and unnatural forms of logic can be influenced, changed and implemented, at least in a theoretical manner.
And if that's not enough I've watched enough content that deals with space, time and the effect of gravity on space-time, there's also the internet where any average person on the block can just look up and figure out anything science.

"But the mass and energy were so big that they travelled into another dimension."
Ha, no if that were the case then why are black holes visible, why are stars visible, and why are planets visible and not travelling to different dimensions? Ok, black holes here are the exception, but still what they did wasn't a black hole. I'm not too salty about the science behind it but hey I can deal with a little bit of fictional science if it is implemented well, We've seen StarWars, and I like StarWars.

Anyway, this film was overall disappointing, the cool effects couldn't save it and yeah.
4/10, this movie has holes(Is this a Joke, maybe), and unanswered questions and compared to the previous films it is worse. I didn't expect this at all I expected some chaotic maybe even fictional science(They tried but just really poorly done) to be in this film, instead, it's just not that. All of this does not work or make sense, in the context they wanted it to be in. To me, it is an incomplete film.

I will now search longer for other good Sci-Fi films, do I need to go to another reality for this, maybe in another reality this film is good, or maybe it was bad and was rated good.
I don't know. I'll see what happens.… Expand
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DukeJonApr 5, 2023
Poor mish-mash of film genres that's a bit too random for its own good. Some good ideas, and some good performances, but as a whole this is nothing special. First cloverfield movie is easily the best and I feel the surprise tie-in at the veryPoor mish-mash of film genres that's a bit too random for its own good. Some good ideas, and some good performances, but as a whole this is nothing special. First cloverfield movie is easily the best and I feel the surprise tie-in at the very end was undeserved and cheap. Don't bother with this movie; watch event horizon instead.… Expand
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sebastianaliSep 9, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I haven't seen the other Cloverfield movies, that doesn't excuse a lot of this movie's problems. If it wasn't for certain moments with Ava (who is the only one of the crew that is useful for something in the plot) or Mina Jensen's surprise betrayal, I would give it much less than a 4, since everything in this movie doesn't make sense, there are a lot of things that are not explained or that happen when the writers are more convenient. A supposed energy crisis despite the fact that at the beginning of the movie it didn't seem like it, a monster that comes out of nowhere at the end, objects that move in the spaceship as if it were possessed, and many overacting of the protagonists.
Very poorly made and on top of that generic, not recommended.… Expand
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FelipePedro07Aug 27, 2022
Very meh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bonefish2000Mar 28, 2022
I loved this movie. Went in with no real expectations except for the fact that I have seen the first two cloverfield movies and loved them. Not sure why the reviews are so negative. Give it a watch for yourself instead of basing your opinionI loved this movie. Went in with no real expectations except for the fact that I have seen the first two cloverfield movies and loved them. Not sure why the reviews are so negative. Give it a watch for yourself instead of basing your opinion on other reviewers. I did and I had a great time. Makes you say “what the f***?!” but in a good way.… Expand
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mustang8Sep 30, 2020
Like all things coming from J. J. Abrams, The Cloverfield Paradox is about as tasteful as a loaf of stale bread. Haphazardly struggling to cover the film's Lack of depth, lack of logic and shallow character design through unnecessarilyLike all things coming from J. J. Abrams, The Cloverfield Paradox is about as tasteful as a loaf of stale bread. Haphazardly struggling to cover the film's Lack of depth, lack of logic and shallow character design through unnecessarily abundant use of CGI that does little to have the viewer wonder about the "technologies of the future". Also, significant effort has been put to marketing this film towards Asia, even going the length of including a character that replies to others' English lines exclusively in Mandarin. Better spend your time with a film that doesn't try so very hard to appeal to all the masses out there.… Expand
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DiptanshuApr 11, 2020
Why just why!Cloverfield series was awesome until this everything is messed-up and boring yet it also has good music,visuals and acting 1st half was boring and crap the moment when the guy lost arm and multiverse kind of things happen feltWhy just why!Cloverfield series was awesome until this everything is messed-up and boring yet it also has good music,visuals and acting 1st half was boring and crap the moment when the guy lost arm and multiverse kind of things happen felt awesome and ending was good too but considering it cloverfield 3rd installment where the hell they are showcasing monsters if they have to make character centric cloverfield film they should make it like the 2nd one it is a masterpiece where as this felt like okish crap!… Expand
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peterf28Jan 1, 2020
Too many nig nogs starring, also a german actor. Please stop **** up the sci-fi genre.
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julianmiltonJul 31, 2019
Paradox has its moments, going back and forth between two stages and keeping the audience guessing of their interconnectivity. At the end, we get well... nothing out of it. Some "ooh ahh" moments surrounded with mediocrity.
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NoahboyJul 13, 2019
Cloverfield Paradox (2018): This movie is really, really bad. Things just happen for seemingly no reason, and nothing makes any sense. I can't say much more about such an unenjoyably dumb movie other than that the plot is really messy.
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RydakMar 8, 2019
Very hard to follow at times. The story line did keep me interested all the way thru the movie. The ending was crazy good, but alot of missed opportunities here I think. Editor and Director...should have focused more on twists gone out intoVery hard to follow at times. The story line did keep me interested all the way thru the movie. The ending was crazy good, but alot of missed opportunities here I think. Editor and Director...should have focused more on twists gone out into neverland. gotten them under control and smoothed things out.… Expand
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PCRKNIGHTFeb 22, 2019
Not terrible but it didn’t go far enough with the weirdness and the tacked on tie-in scenes were so out of place.
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thegreenlanternFeb 6, 2019
Don't pay any attention to most of the poor reviews. It is my favorite of the three ... and I really liked them all. But, you have to pay attention in this one or you'll miss important details! It DOES explain the other movies. In my opinion,Don't pay any attention to most of the poor reviews. It is my favorite of the three ... and I really liked them all. But, you have to pay attention in this one or you'll miss important details! It DOES explain the other movies. In my opinion, the frequent poor reviews stem from the viewer's ignorance about particle accelerators, lack of attention to details, and inability to see this movie as science fiction. It was easy to miss dialog that was important to understanding the movie. Don't be embarrassed to turn on captioning. It helps! I use it for every movie I watch.

I'm not sure why critics do not understand the tie-ins to the previous movies. The writer clearly states that the particle accelerator is 1000x more powerful than any ever built. Not 2x, not 100x. My point being, the writer created the perfect basis for chaos being unleashed ... including chaos in time ... which is even mentioned as a potential side-effect in the movie. If you can't accept that, which I'm not saying that's what happened, you're not accepting that you're watching a sci-fi movie--and you're still trying make it fit within your understanding of particle accelerators today.

Another criticism I've seen is that the astronauts/scientists (or whatever they were called) were too immature and acting irrationally to be on a space station. Again, I don't think the critics are paying close enough attention to what is actually going on in the movie and are still trying to compare it to the way they understand the world today. Things were desperate on Earth ... and they were also running out of time. Countries were at each other's throats and looking out for their own interests. So, you can expect that these scientists (representing those countries) might be as well.

I like seeing things I've never seen before in movies. You'll see some of that.

Loved the soundtrack too. Intense!… Expand
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ViniciusBritoJan 18, 2019
In a possible reality the world is in a shortage of basic resources for survival, there is a lack of energy for example with a lot of blackouts. Then astronauts,  from different places in the world, go for a mission in space looking foward toIn a possible reality the world is in a shortage of basic resources for survival, there is a lack of energy for example with a lot of blackouts. Then astronauts,  from different places in the world, go for a mission in space looking foward to make a strong machine work and then give humanity energy to keep living again. And doing that they just end up in another dimension. Directed by Julius Onah and written by Oren Uziel.
So let's start with what is good about the story, wich is the idea, the whole idea is very nice, the characters traveling to another dimension unintentionally and finding out that are versions of themselves and in different conditions are really nice, and the consequence of this broke of time and space being the reason of the creation of monsters, wich we see in other movies from the franchise, the fact that this makes any other creative situations with monsters in any historical moment, not mattering space or time is really good. The justification for the story isn't the worst thing, lack of energy and something so strong to be done on earth can produce more and save people's life, isn't bad, but isn't very good neither, the main thing was to see how that was going to go, the storytelling in this film is really that bad, wich implies to make the audience bored, because there isn't much moments where i got enthusiastic watching this, the story isn't fun, the happenings overall aren't interesting, so all of this helps to make this a bad movie, is the essential. One really bad thing about this film is that all the time they are saying to eachother to go fix that, go do that, arrange this, and sometimes you actually see them doing these things, but it doesn't matter, just never, is all the damn time, you just don't know what they are fixing or doing with tools and all the time we see them using things, a lot of things happen when they are doing those and you just don't get it, i was just like: "but what was he even doing there". There are so many plot holes, that i really got stressed in some moments, i got that the dimensions colapsing and that is the paradox, so strange things happens, that is cool but i think that they went to far in a level that this movie isn't the kind of to do that, like, i'm ok with an arm moving alone, but how in the world and why, a arm would know that a compass would be in the stomach of another guy, that is nonsense in a way that this is not the kind of film to have it, it is nice that everything is strange, people are appearing out of nowhere and they know the others, but there somethings that just didn't fit. More towards the end there are some characters that do somethings really nonsense, i mean, it first makes a decision, and 5 minutes later it completely changes the decision with absolutely nothing being different, the 3rd act of this film have so many flaws that what could have saved the movie in some point, with at least some nice scenes really just made it worst for me. There are some nice scenes, right after they lost Earth and they not sure what is happening, that is nice, imagine that you are orbiting the planet and for one time to another you just completely lost it and have no idea where is it anymore, here is a nice agony, and the things that start happening after it, some work, some doens't, but the true is that it is nice to see strange things going on. About the dimension situation the thing about Ava character is really nice, where in one dimension one bad thing have happened and in the other one the problem is not there, so the fight for stay there or not it is nice.
The chemistry between the characters, until some point it is fine, but it got way to whatever. Gugu mbatha-raw overall don't really do a much different or stable thing, but there is a monologue towards the end and some tears in other moments that were really nice. Elizabeth Debicki have some moments in this film that works, her doubt face in some moments is fine, but in other her misunderstanding weren't really convincing, i don't know if that was directing or she, but wasn't good. All the others are just functional, there weren't really much moments for each other.
The cinematography really don't mean much, there are some lights in some moments, some use of cameras, but really nothing very special neither inside or outside the station. The soundtrack is ok, but still no big deal neither.
Cloverfield Paradox is a film with a very interesting idea, but poorly executed, a story that got interesting during some minutes, but because so many plot holes and a 3rd act with not much coherence, this is self sabotaging.… Expand
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AMFcriticNov 1, 2018
The mystery is handled pretty well, but the problems come with terror and the strange and ugly CGI. 5.2 / 10
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RefallOct 29, 2018
Terrible in every aspect, with the exception of some reasonable acting work in protagonist roles. I did not care for this film in the slightest.
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EgeBerkAug 29, 2018
The series I started with the cloverfield movie is now over, I honestly say it was the worst movie in the series of three movies, even worse in the others.
The most interesting series I've seen because they are different from each other inThe series I started with the cloverfield movie is now over, I honestly say it was the worst movie in the series of three movies, even worse in the others.
The most interesting series I've seen because they are different from each other in the three movies and merge them together with only small pieces.

I would like to pass on the cloverfield paradox.Actually the movie was very smooth and enjoying the viewing(my most positive thoughts about the movie)
:):)

but it was a lot of ridiculous things, and certainly some events were no longer logical or even impossible for me, so I decided that it was a very ridiculous movie because there were more than one.There were a lot of things that I did not have in my mind I really wondered about some of the events.

I liked it very much in the previous 2 movies but unfortunately I did not like it Movies were good but it was ridiculous, unreasonable and unrealistic I could not write a lot of comments about this movie because I tried to understand the events in many minutes and I always thought in my head that such a thing could be real.
The last scene went well

I did not like this movie but if it comes to the sequel, I run to the cinema and watch it because it is a very valuable series.… Expand
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grantpolifkaAug 13, 2018
Cardboard characters, sloppy editing, confusing writing, and terrible horror genre cliches ruin what little chances the film had to begin with.
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Movie3Aug 11, 2018
...What was THAT?? Gave more questions than answers. I guess we'll never get our answers for all three movies...
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ShaManaJun 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The world is running out of energy. No really! Its literally running out of energy and once this happens everyone will die except... if we dont make the Mcguffin particle work. This is literally the whole movie premise. So lazy that my 11 year old nephew can write one better. We have a massive space station with artificial gravity and rooms 5 times bigger than my whole apartment but we are running out of energy. This is just a lazy movie made for money no reason to watch it as it has little to no cinematic value.… Expand
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
Selling The Cloverfield Paradox to Netflix was a smart move by Paramount. They didn't have to worry about losing any money on a film that was rumored to not be that great, and instead they made a guaranteed profit, albeit a small one, fromSelling The Cloverfield Paradox to Netflix was a smart move by Paramount. They didn't have to worry about losing any money on a film that was rumored to not be that great, and instead they made a guaranteed profit, albeit a small one, from it. Netflix knew exactly what they wanted to do with it, too, as they had a commercial during the Super Bowl that said the film would be on Netflix right after the game. So I bet they got a lot of people to watch it, at least way more than who would have seen it in the theaters. So I watched it, of course, and it's by far the worst film in the franchise. It almost feels like that this was originally a B-level sci-fi movie and they decided to make it into a Cloverfield movie towards the end of production. There's a scene towards the beginning of the movie, that seems pretty shoehorned in, that is the primary tie to the Cloverfield universe. Take that scene out, and the only indicator that this is a Cloverfield movie is the very last scene of the movie (which I won't spoil here). Of course, that could also be said about 10 Cloverfield Lane, but this ain't no 10 Cloverfield Lane. The characters aren't particularly interesting or engaging, and there are a lot of story elements throughout the movie that genuinely do not make sense and are never explained. The story itself had potential, but it never really took off and became the enthralling sci-fi story it could have. There's also some very sloppy editing at times, and I'm pretty sure I shook my head once or twice. But still, despite all of that, the movie is watchable. You're not going to be checking the time every five minutes or feel like completely exiting out of the movie. To me, it's the equivalent of a mediocre episode of Black Mirror. It's not absolutely terrible, but it's not going to impress you, either.… Expand
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DvorkaMApr 1, 2018
First on how I judge movies, if I enjoy them at least purely from entertainment point I vote 7, if I am indifferent about them 5 and intra/extrapolete the rest yourself.

This movie I enjoyed solely on the grounds of how bizarre andFirst on how I judge movies, if I enjoy them at least purely from entertainment point I vote 7, if I am indifferent about them 5 and intra/extrapolete the rest yourself.

This movie I enjoyed solely on the grounds of how bizarre and unpredictable it is. It has the production value, looks and feels of A movie, but ... plot is not the word I am looking for, because for plot you need at least somewhat linear narrative, but that is not what is happening here. But again that is not necessarily bad. This movie reminds me of life. Not the movie Life, actual life.
There is a plan right, you want to accomplish something. And you do your best, but then life happens and the "plot" of your life shifts, it no longer follows the original plan, but still it progresses, and then another thing happens and another and another. Suddenly you have to be reminded of what was original plan because you are dealing with something else entirely.

This is the feel I got from this movie. Sometimes funny, (hilarious even thank you Chris O'Dowd), sometimes drama (thanks Daniel Brühl) and sometimes borderline psychological horror. It is not focused enough to be a fluid movie experience but in my opinion it is still worth the look.… Expand
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pearlkyoudaiMar 23, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ammount of stupidity in this movie is off the charts. While watching this movie, I said "Wtf is going on?" out loud probably about 20 times. I don't even know where to start... Why the hell is everyone talking mandarin to that chinese chick ? Since when is mandarin the language of international science? What happened to the russian guy and his eyes ? Why ? How did that "gyro" compas end up inside his corpse ? How did Mundy's arm know about it ? The black "commander" commits suicide, because **** you... They were able to hear the screams of "Jensen" from miles away (who ended up inside a wall for some **** all reason) , in an invironment that is supposed to be soundproof and air tight... Oh boy, this movie would have been funny if it was a comedy, but no... It's blood serious.… Expand
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tasslehoff69Mar 19, 2018
Started out promising, but quickly devolved into a mess. Didn't like the main character at all.
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Minh18121999Mar 18, 2018
Great cast. amazing visual spectacle and good production design, but confusing narrative and a lazy-ass script with one idiotic exposition scene killed this film entirely just after 15 minutes .As a sci fi film: watchable,but as a horrorGreat cast. amazing visual spectacle and good production design, but confusing narrative and a lazy-ass script with one idiotic exposition scene killed this film entirely just after 15 minutes .As a sci fi film: watchable,but as a horror ???more like a comedy.The third Cloverfield made the other two even more confusing.Clever marketing by Netfilx but ended up a bloated mess(5/10)… Expand
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StarScream03Mar 18, 2018
A really good space movie with a good old willy cloverfield title spanked right on. This is a good movie with hell of an ending for me as i loved all the other movies. The only bad thing is the very misleading trailer and somewhat misleadingA really good space movie with a good old willy cloverfield title spanked right on. This is a good movie with hell of an ending for me as i loved all the other movies. The only bad thing is the very misleading trailer and somewhat misleading ending. but overall a really good movie.… Expand
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abm0Mar 16, 2018
It would've been so easy to take the stupidity just one step further and make it a full-blown parody, but no - they had to stop halfway and make a seriously stupid paranormal-fi movie with ridiculous physics, ridiculous jump-scares and overIt would've been so easy to take the stupidity just one step further and make it a full-blown parody, but no - they had to stop halfway and make a seriously stupid paranormal-fi movie with ridiculous physics, ridiculous jump-scares and over the top drama. Not even the good actors they had in there could save this trainwreck. Don't waste your time on this one.… Expand
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ElWrayFeb 19, 2018
I've never watched the other cloverfield movies. But I saw the trailer on Netflix and it was a long time since i watched a good space thriller. I looked up some reviews online and to my shock, it was received pretty bad. So I put it aside forI've never watched the other cloverfield movies. But I saw the trailer on Netflix and it was a long time since i watched a good space thriller. I looked up some reviews online and to my shock, it was received pretty bad. So I put it aside for a while, until this saturday when I was bored as hell and I wanted to watch a entertaining Sci-fi movie, thinking; 'How bad can this really be?' Turns out, this movie is not as bad as people say. Sure, it's not 2001 or Alien, but it was fun! It was escapism to the max. The movie might as well been on the Sci-fi channel, if not for the cool, and somewhat derivative, set and costume design. I also liked the CGI in this one, or it didn't bother me. Writing and acting was entertaining, aside from some weirdly placed humor moments. If you go in expecting something great, you will be disappointed. If you go in expecting a fun Sci-fi movie, you will be entertained. All and all, I don't get the hate.. And it was surely more entertaining then the Last Jedi...… Expand
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kaiserberginMar 13, 2018
Pretty fun sci-fi movie that critics hate because something something hard to follow something something sentient hand something something "I didn't get to review it before it came out and I don't like losing influence over how a movie isPretty fun sci-fi movie that critics hate because something something hard to follow something something sentient hand something something "I didn't get to review it before it came out and I don't like losing influence over how a movie is received when it opens". It's easy to follow. And they warn the viewers that the experiment will rip apart the fabric of reality and then remind you a few times later, so you should expect weird stuff that you can't explain to happen.… Expand
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eejitMar 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It baffles me why all those professional critics who call this movie a nonsense don't hold a star wars or superhero nonsense to the same standard? To any hard core scifi fan this movie is not too bad attempt to tackle really hard questions regarding a real nature of our world, that is to large extend still a big unknown. This is what collision of parallel universes should be like - chaotic, incomprehensible, sometimes even comical. The time - past, present and future shouldn't make sense anymore and causality is abandoned. This is the world the physicist see and kudos to anyone who tries to convey that incomprehensible reality in a blockbuster movie. Overall the movie is, like modern physics, grossly misunderstood, so if you're a hard core scifi fan and know who Assimov, Lem, Le Guin are, you should give it a go, and don't mind pro critics who can't handle anything that doesn't play games or pays homage to their predefined and static ideas of genres and subgenres. Throw out casuality, throw in space-time continuum and they're all lost. Just like a good sci fi literature it presents interesting moral dilemmas, like should I choose a better path of parallel reality, should I interfere with it. It creates great causality mess out of two engineers who are their own replacements in different realities but have to handle the consequences of their personal collision plus parallel existence on earth as younger version of self. It reminds me one of the short stories from Lem's Star Diaries, where Ijon Tichy gets trapped with his ship into time loop and tries to repair it getting a hand from different version of himself. Overall the movie is not a 10/10, it has too many ideas thrown in and they're not all being developed as they could, a few loose ends but is still a very enjoyable experience and a solid scifi.… Expand
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MacheteDontTextMar 4, 2018
5.6, are you fking kidding me?? This was the best sci-fi I have seen in years. How can anyone say its stupid or that is has plot holes when it throws all the rules out from the get-go...Sure its not a masterpiece for the ages, but its way5.6, are you fking kidding me?? This was the best sci-fi I have seen in years. How can anyone say its stupid or that is has plot holes when it throws all the rules out from the get-go...Sure its not a masterpiece for the ages, but its way more interesting and entertaining then most. Must watch.… Expand
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puntmanMar 3, 2018
I wanted to love this. It had a decent beginning and developed itself well with some great, good and meh acting. They couldn't decide on a plot line and then tried them all. It went from a surprising thriller to a boring star trek episode.
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caf2042Mar 1, 2018
The Cloverfield Paradox was the surprise Cloverfield movie we didn’t know we didn’t want. I was so excited when I found out I was going to be able to watch it right after the game. That excitement turned to confusion after I finished theThe Cloverfield Paradox was the surprise Cloverfield movie we didn’t know we didn’t want. I was so excited when I found out I was going to be able to watch it right after the game. That excitement turned to confusion after I finished the movie. It almost feels like two different movies. One of them I like, the other I don’t. The Acting, the Direction, the score, all of the individual aspects of this movie are great. However, the finished product is a messy, confusing film that almost entirely destroys the Cloverfield continuity. It’s honestly really crazy. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie that has so many great aspects, but has no idea how to put them together. A disappointing, but enjoyable film.… Expand
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spacebear1Feb 10, 2018
Julius Onah's The Cloverfield Paradox is a disappointing installment in this overall great series. The acting is pretty good and the story is good along with the visuals. But the script is bland, the characters are cliches and there'sJulius Onah's The Cloverfield Paradox is a disappointing installment in this overall great series. The acting is pretty good and the story is good along with the visuals. But the script is bland, the characters are cliches and there's material in this film that has been seen in plenty of other films. In the end, this film is enjoyable when watching, but in the long run, is really forgettable.… Expand
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ChrisSoTruFeb 26, 2018
It was incredibly insulting to see that this movie has disrupted the consistensty of the Cloverfield (somewhat) franchise. The first two installments were incredibly chilling and so well choreographed that it would leave its mark on theIt was incredibly insulting to see that this movie has disrupted the consistensty of the Cloverfield (somewhat) franchise. The first two installments were incredibly chilling and so well choreographed that it would leave its mark on the suspense genre. This film, however, was such a ridiculous outlier that disregarded any legacy that it was hoping to build up. Expect a few twists to leave you confused, but the bad yet predictable writing will relieve your mind of thinking at all. While the acting is satisfactory in this film, there is hardly any element to make this film uniquely cinematic. The problem with this movie is the lack of effort and the typical path that most effortless movies have gone down to. It does not help that the speculation around the monsters and creatures in this universe are only clouded with more questions. Questions that we're supposed to find the answer to in another obsure prequel with an even more obscure premise. In short, this movie is nothing special. Just like any other Netflix film, it tends to bore you with nothing left for thought.… Expand
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blacktornFeb 21, 2018
This is quite enjoyable but not as part of the Cloverfield universe. It looks like somebody tried to stitch together that horrifying mystery behind both previous Cloverfield movies and some mix of Life, Gravity and Interstellar but on muchThis is quite enjoyable but not as part of the Cloverfield universe. It looks like somebody tried to stitch together that horrifying mystery behind both previous Cloverfield movies and some mix of Life, Gravity and Interstellar but on much cheaper scale.… Expand
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Bobby_TheRookieFeb 21, 2018
I don't get this negative reviews. The movie is ok, not "OMG" and not "meh". It made an impression of very unusual movie. Yes, a lot of questions left unanswered but isn't it better for some mystery to remain?
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Davrosdaleks1Feb 20, 2018
Just like everyone's been saying, The Cloverfield Paradox is definitely the weakest of the Cloverfield trilogy falling far short of the excellent first two films. Not terrible, just weak. It doesn't feel like a Cloverfield film either. WhileJust like everyone's been saying, The Cloverfield Paradox is definitely the weakest of the Cloverfield trilogy falling far short of the excellent first two films. Not terrible, just weak. It doesn't feel like a Cloverfield film either. While the past two movies differed significantly in their plots, they did match in tone with their combination of suspense, horror, and some comedy. This film feels like it was trying to too hard to be Black Mirror. Seriously, the film has a very produced by the BBC or another British channel feel to it. When they used the Cloverfield font for the opening credits, tonally it feels completely alien to what is on screen. The biggest weakness is the plotting. The exposition, why they are up in the space ship trying to create the God Particle, the risks of the Particle, the energy crisis back on Earth, and the character introductions, go by super quickly without any one getting a firm grip on what's going on. Things settle down and become more manageable once the major threat occurs on the ship, but even then when they try to scientifically explain what's going on or how to stop it, it's not the easiest to swallow.

A major mistake of this film was to try to tie into the plot of the first Cloverfield movie. 10 Cloverfield Lane didn't tie in and it didn't need to. I so wish it was the same here. The entire subplot takes place on Earth away from the space station and feels like an entirely different movie. It is dull and aimless. It doesn't help that it follows the husband character, who's the most boring of the cast.

On the plus side, the film does creepy weird stuff very well. When the s--- hits the fan, is when I started being entertained. The other strong part is the story of the main character, Hamilton. It is the only fully-fleshed part of the film. Hamilton is a relate-able woman with a tragic past. You emphasize with her and understand her actions. Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays the part wonderfully.

The other characters don't play so well. They're sort-of one-dimensional with very weak dialogue. The acting isn't much better. Thing is I don't blame the actors. Almost the entirety of the cast, are well-accomplished. I'm personally a fan of Steve Bruhl. The fact that none of them can deliver speaks on the direction. There is one joke involving Kansas. The joke of itself was funny, but the way it was delivered was poorly done that it robbed the joke of all humor.

The set design of the spaceship is distinctive and eye-catching. I especially like the exterior, which is something I haven't seen before. The inside of the ship can be a bit busy visually, though. Makes it hard to focus sometimes.

I really liked the end credits theme, which is from the same guy who did the theme for 10 Cloverfield Lane. The only part that feels like the previous movies, this instrumental continues the tradition of bombastic moodiness.

Again, I wouldn't say this is a bad film. Heck, I could watch it again sometime off in the future. It is just disappointing. The Cloverfield Paradox is one of those films that comes so close to being a good film. Where you can clearly see what could have been fixed. Beneath a weakly directed film is a unique story trying to get out.… Expand
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LoperFeb 20, 2018
The movie is painfully average. It's confusing, plot-hole ridden, and weird at times. The plot doesn't know if it wants to be sci-fi or supernatural. All that being said, the main characters were fantastic. Overall, this is a solid B movie.The movie is painfully average. It's confusing, plot-hole ridden, and weird at times. The plot doesn't know if it wants to be sci-fi or supernatural. All that being said, the main characters were fantastic. Overall, this is a solid B movie. For the Netflix price, its worth checking out, but it if had been in theatres I would say save your money.… Expand
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Voodoo123Feb 20, 2018
+Interesting cast
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-Unoriginal plot -Weak tie in to cloverfield franchise While The Cloverfield paradox throws around some interesting ideas, it is sadly a below average sci-fi. Set on a doomed international space station,+Interesting cast
+Nice effects work
-Unoriginal plot
-Weak tie in to cloverfield franchise

While The Cloverfield paradox throws around some interesting ideas, it is sadly a below average sci-fi. Set on a doomed international space station, TCP fails to commit fully to its dramatic, scientific or horror elements instead existing somewhere in between it all feeling hollow as a result. Had it not had the cloverfield attachment I might have expected less going in.… Expand
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OdinsMovieBlogFeb 19, 2018
I wanted to love this movie so much. I was such a huge fan of the original Cloverfield and an even bigger fan of 10 Cloverfield Lane and unfortunately this film does not live up to those two. It is a Sci-Fi mess with bizarre storytelling andI wanted to love this movie so much. I was such a huge fan of the original Cloverfield and an even bigger fan of 10 Cloverfield Lane and unfortunately this film does not live up to those two. It is a Sci-Fi mess with bizarre storytelling and writing that would have been great in the hands of a better director. I am truly so upset that this movie was not what I wanted and hoped it to be.… Expand
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WhiskeyStoriesFeb 18, 2018
The film has a solid first act, but everything goes downhill from there. The cast is decent, there are some highly enjoyable scenes and a bunch of interesting ideas in the script, but their execution is really all over the place... makingThe film has a solid first act, but everything goes downhill from there. The cast is decent, there are some highly enjoyable scenes and a bunch of interesting ideas in the script, but their execution is really all over the place... making The Cloverfield Paradox ultimately nothing more than a sorta enjoyable mess.… Expand
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MaxJadueFeb 17, 2018
As a Sci-Fi thriller, you can find some entertainment in "The Cloverfield Paradox", but the film doesn't hold back with its head-spinning pacing and head-scratching moments. Other than some good acting, cool visuals and some glimmers ofAs a Sci-Fi thriller, you can find some entertainment in "The Cloverfield Paradox", but the film doesn't hold back with its head-spinning pacing and head-scratching moments. Other than some good acting, cool visuals and some glimmers of cleverness, the film comes out as a major disappointment in the Cloverfield franchise and leaves you with a giant question mark over your head.… Expand
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Odin777Feb 17, 2018
I wanted to love this movie so much. I was such a huge fan of the original Cloverfield and an even bigger fan of 10 Cloverfield Lane and unfortunately this film does not live up to those two. It is a Sci-Fi mess with bizarre storytelling andI wanted to love this movie so much. I was such a huge fan of the original Cloverfield and an even bigger fan of 10 Cloverfield Lane and unfortunately this film does not live up to those two. It is a Sci-Fi mess with bizarre storytelling and writing that would have been great in the hands of a better director. I am truly so upset that this movie was not what I wanted and hoped it to be.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Feb 17, 2018
Not bad, not great, decent production values and some unexpected humorous bits. There's several "oh come on!" moments which is why the film gets dinged, but it's fine for what it is - that is, a free studio-quality film for no extra charge onNot bad, not great, decent production values and some unexpected humorous bits. There's several "oh come on!" moments which is why the film gets dinged, but it's fine for what it is - that is, a free studio-quality film for no extra charge on Netflix, so relax and enjoy.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoFeb 16, 2018
"The Cloverfield Paradox" was a bad movie, uniquely disrespect the essence of Cloverfield, the story is a creepy and scandalous, although it connects well the first tape, and the performances are the worst I've seen.
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DrachmaliusFeb 4, 2018
This is just a decent sci-fi movie, ties to Cloverfield are pretty minimal. As a movie that exists to explain the first Cloverfield, this is merely serviceable. But the themes it deals with, the plot, and the characters are all why I'm here.This is just a decent sci-fi movie, ties to Cloverfield are pretty minimal. As a movie that exists to explain the first Cloverfield, this is merely serviceable. But the themes it deals with, the plot, and the characters are all why I'm here. Without getting too heavily into spoilers, there are similarities to Alien where most of the action takes place on a space station. But the movie goes beyond being simply a space monster flick and deals more in shades of grey than I first expected it to. It's tempting to view the actions of certain characters as evil, but all of the motivations are believable and things play out in a really cool way. Also, how cool is it that this was announced and released on the same day? I didn't even have to get up from the couch after #TheBigGame. Except to pee. Anyway, I'd recommend this to fans of sci-fi. It's less horror than the previous movie so don't expect a ton of scares, or for the filmmakers to answer all the questions you have about the larger fictional universe/multiverse.… Expand
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ozymandias79Feb 7, 2018
This movie overextended itself into too many areas and wasn't very successful in any of them. Nothing was explained very well. If Cloverfield Paradox didn't try to be Event Horizon, it might have been better.
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whoischarlotteFeb 13, 2018
Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Let’s just say… I understand why Paramount sold this film to Netflix. Incredibly boring,Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Let’s just say… I understand why Paramount sold this film to Netflix. Incredibly boring, and slow paced mess. This film probably has two redeeming features:

1. Chris O’Dowd
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F111Feb 13, 2018
Once there was the term 'straight to DVD' which just got replaced by 'straight to Netflix'.

I'll not cram this with spoilers. In short I'll just say its a cheap mash up of seemingly unrelated sci-fi ideas amalgamated into one incoherent lowOnce there was the term 'straight to DVD' which just got replaced by 'straight to Netflix'.

I'll not cram this with spoilers. In short I'll just say its a cheap mash up of seemingly unrelated sci-fi ideas amalgamated into one incoherent low budget TV movie. The only solid connection with the series is the title which is such a shame as Cloverfield, for me, was one of the greatest sci-fi/monster/disaster movies of all time.

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stef_hFeb 13, 2018
why do people complain this wouldnt fit in the cloverfield universe? it fits perfectly. the shepard works with the multiverse theory and that explains it all. any decision you ever made, will lead to an extra universe with different choicewhy do people complain this wouldnt fit in the cloverfield universe? it fits perfectly. the shepard works with the multiverse theory and that explains it all. any decision you ever made, will lead to an extra universe with different choice and of course there are thousands of universes where things went different and humankind even dont existed because their progenitors made different decisions.
so of course there are a lot of universes with an earth with total different inhabitants. (the "monsters" from movie one and the "aliens" from movie two)
due to the shepard several universes crashed together and many things are drawing together resulting in the strange things happening at the space station. (and on earth as you can see in the other 2 movies)
its impossible for a human to foreknow all possibilities happening in different universes so they just refer to it as chaos because of the human disability to understand it. but of course its not chaos, if you could see all the other universes and their parameters, everything would make totally sense, but they dont show you that on the movie.
so people are confused. and rate this a bad movie. but its not.
i would like to explain everything a little bit more detailed but im not a native english speaker, sorry.… Expand
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Jes1310Feb 12, 2018
The history in cloverfiels Paradox is paper thin. and more times than often, the paper is shredded or torn to pieces. Things are happening for no reason what so ever, and that just becomes annoying. There are some cool old school scifiThe history in cloverfiels Paradox is paper thin. and more times than often, the paper is shredded or torn to pieces. Things are happening for no reason what so ever, and that just becomes annoying. There are some cool old school scifi references to Aliens and other classics, but that just isnt enough to keep the movie together. Only other positive is that is explains why the Kaiju starts roaming our earth.… Expand
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angelsanzcorreaFeb 12, 2018
Good premise, promising first part, great cast and decent production values. Then there's the terrible writing which, specially towards the end, sadly ruins the movie.
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DannyBFeb 11, 2018
Although not the worst movie i've ever watched, i am glad i didn't pay to see it on the big screen. Ultimately it felt like a nice 'extra' on a DVD release of the first movie. Some interesting ideas but most were left unexplored and/orAlthough not the worst movie i've ever watched, i am glad i didn't pay to see it on the big screen. Ultimately it felt like a nice 'extra' on a DVD release of the first movie. Some interesting ideas but most were left unexplored and/or unanswered, using alternate realities as a reason to not explain anything is something i find lazy when overused.… Expand
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TheWaffleFeb 11, 2018
You'll be shocked to learn that the critics are quite sour about another Netflix release. The Cloverfield Paradox is a fun sci-fi thriller that won't cost you $15 at the theater. However, don't expect much tie-in from the originalYou'll be shocked to learn that the critics are quite sour about another Netflix release. The Cloverfield Paradox is a fun sci-fi thriller that won't cost you $15 at the theater. However, don't expect much tie-in from the original Cloverfield, as the films are only very loosely connected. It's basically a PG-13 version of Event Horizon.… Expand
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robbywarren93Feb 10, 2018
It works fine as a stand-alone sci-fi movie, but as a Clovefield movie it's very disappointing and the tie-ins don't make any sense. It's a shame because this starts out promising, there's some intense scenes, and the whole cast turns inIt works fine as a stand-alone sci-fi movie, but as a Clovefield movie it's very disappointing and the tie-ins don't make any sense. It's a shame because this starts out promising, there's some intense scenes, and the whole cast turns in solid work. It's one I like less the more I think about it.… Expand
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BeepboopbopFeb 10, 2018
Okay, movie, but doesn’t live up to the Cloverfield brand. Read the Caliban comic books by Garth Ennis to see this sort of story done well.
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BrianMcCriticFeb 10, 2018
This is a completely competent sci-fi film, but definitely a let down in the Cloverfield universe. The biggest problem is that they seemingly shoe horned in this connection and all the pieces don't seem to fit. B-
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mrmonsterFeb 9, 2018
The Cloverfield Paradox is a fantastic Netflix original. Yeah it has a couple boring moments, but overall, it is a solid movie that will really make you afraid. I would easily recommend it.
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rrafemiFeb 9, 2018
A mi me ha gustado. Es verdad que pierde un poco el fuelle a medida que avanza y también que está muy metido con calzador con el universo de Cloverfield. Pero está bastante entretenida para mi gusto.
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GerNFeb 9, 2018
The Cloverfield Paradox is a sci-fi thriller, not Shakespeare, and the Cloverfield movies are not the Ring cycle. For what it is, particularly considered by itself, it is an exciting, entertaining film. There are parts which may be hard toThe Cloverfield Paradox is a sci-fi thriller, not Shakespeare, and the Cloverfield movies are not the Ring cycle. For what it is, particularly considered by itself, it is an exciting, entertaining film. There are parts which may be hard to follow, even confusing; it demands some effort be made by the viewer. And don't expect it to reflect current reality - it is sci-fi. Enjoy the performances, the CGI, the thrills, pay attention and you should find this a worthwhile watch. My rating compares it to other genre films.… Expand
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KaprawiecFeb 9, 2018
This movie is really NOT like alien or life. There really arent any monster in it, and it really is great sci-fi movie.
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DavidWasHereFeb 8, 2018
While there are people that dislike this movie because of it failing to connect the past two Cloverfield films together who are outside of the original marketing for the first film back in 2008, almost ten years ago, my complaint with thisWhile there are people that dislike this movie because of it failing to connect the past two Cloverfield films together who are outside of the original marketing for the first film back in 2008, almost ten years ago, my complaint with this movie is that on it's own it's not very good. The acting ranges from great to just okay, with the standout being Gugu Mbatha-Raw, but that is because she has the most material to work with, everyone else is basically a stock horror cliché when it comes with close containment horror like the Mist, the Thing, and the first Alien film. But that would imply that this movie is scary at all. It does have scares, stock scares, but instead it is just a jumbled film that shifts between different story elements while also connecting to the previous films within the Cloverfield films. From stock horror tropes, to sci-fi thriller, to the "levity" that comes from a misplaced Chris O'Dowd, the movie has no idea what it wants to be and devolves into a tepid slog of different narrative elements that are crammed into one horrid Frankenstein monster with expendable characters that you don't really care much about. The production design is pretty great, but that doesn't save a sloppy script.… Expand
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warlock7Feb 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a steaming heap of garbage from the self cognizant arm to the ludicrous conclusions which characters come to based off of seemingly nothing other than ruminating about things while locked in a soundproof medical exam room with only glass walls. Why does an electrically activated sealant foam react to magnetic fluctuations by reaching out and grabbing someone? Where did all that water come from and why did it wind up where it did? This film simply does not know what it is, other than fundamentally stupid. Is it a supernatural horror? Is it a sci-fi horror? Is it a comedy? Don't care anymore, it certainly didn't start as a Cloverfield production.… Expand
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TheeangryveganFeb 8, 2018
Personally I enjoyed this film. I can't say that it did anything especially well or in an especially original way, but it still came together to be a decent film. I love that it wasn't just more of the same as the first Cloverfield and thatPersonally I enjoyed this film. I can't say that it did anything especially well or in an especially original way, but it still came together to be a decent film. I love that it wasn't just more of the same as the first Cloverfield and that all of the films so far are connected in varied and interesting ways that you might miss if you aren't paying attention. I noticed tons of easter eggs throughout my watch and I'm surprised when people complain about something that was actually addressed by those things. All in all it was a decent film. I can't say it was in any way exceptional or that I'd watch it again, but it was fun and had a decent pace and always kept me wondering. 7/10… Expand
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edefakielFeb 8, 2018
The most tasteless, annoying and stupid movie that I have seen in years. I have registered here just to warn other people.

But, hey, it is politically correct.
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FlexedacornFeb 8, 2018
First things first isolation sci fi thrillers are my favorite genre. That being said I give this movie a 6 out of 10. It felt like a B movie that hired a lot of well-known actors, not a total waste of time but something I might be upset ifFirst things first isolation sci fi thrillers are my favorite genre. That being said I give this movie a 6 out of 10. It felt like a B movie that hired a lot of well-known actors, not a total waste of time but something I might be upset if I paid money to see in theater. Luckily for me this was a Netflix exclusive so it was a nice little bonus film for having the service. For me this was the weakest entry in the Cloverfield franchise, the film was clearly piggy backing off the success of the previous films without bringing much new to the table. I did like the space setting and the actors worked well with the scripts they had, though they did fall prey to the familiar horror movie tropes. You would think the greatest minds in the world would be a bit more informed on space time theories and paradoxes. It did have a nice little connection to the other films and somewhat offered a vague explanation to the origins of the previous films. If you have Netflix and want a sci fi film to pass the time on a day off, then give it a shot. Just remember, you might be a little let down If you are expecting the same quality as the 1st and 2nd Cloverfield movies.… Expand
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nikblu1904Feb 7, 2018
I thought it was a good movie. But more questions have to be answered, you'll only get half of it.
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ProjectOneFeb 7, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta pelicula es muy buena, aclaró muchas de las dudas de las entragas pasadas de la saga y su final para mi... me impresiono.… Expand
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Juan474Feb 7, 2018
It becomes rather confusing and doesn't cover every single event leaving a lot of unanswered questions.
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KendojoshFeb 7, 2018
This movie was really fun to watch. There were a couple of plot questions left unanswered, but if you like horror/sci-fi set in space, check it out!
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GunnerMcDaggetFeb 6, 2018
I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. It's not a brilliant movie by any margin but it's enjoyable. There's an interesting story, classic 90's nostalgic scenes, drama, and even comedy. The comedy can often be odd and feel out ofI enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. It's not a brilliant movie by any margin but it's enjoyable. There's an interesting story, classic 90's nostalgic scenes, drama, and even comedy. The comedy can often be odd and feel out of place while taking a lot from a certain classic cult horror movie, but it succeeds in breaking up the excessive drama and tension. The movie also adds a decent explanation for the greater Cloverfield universe.

The more I think about the movie, the more I want to watch it again. It doesn't quite feel like a big budget blockbuster, but it feels like one of those TV movies that sticks in your head and could quickly stir up a cult following.… Expand
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MagdasearuFeb 7, 2018
I really enjoyed it. I understood the paradox and multiverse theory. The writing at times was a bit cheesy, but thoroughly enjoyable. The special effects were great and the action and plot were exciting. Fun Sci Fi movie!
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RyanVanGFeb 7, 2018
So I kind of feel like I just watched two completely different movies. It started off dark and scary, and at some point it kind of flips a switch and starts to feel a lot like a new Star Trek movie.

This feels like a movie someone took aSo I kind of feel like I just watched two completely different movies. It started off dark and scary, and at some point it kind of flips a switch and starts to feel a lot like a new Star Trek movie.

This feels like a movie someone took a chance on, the studio maybe got cold feet, and then they brought in Bad Robot to save the day. Stick a vague franchise tag on it, toss in a few easter eggs, and bam! you have a Cloverfield movie.

I appreciate a lot about the movie, but it was just too jarring of a change.… Expand
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AlbinoAlligatorFeb 7, 2018
It starts very well. There's a period in the film where you are on edge, unsure of what's next, freaked out and thrown by the craziness the film is indugling in. Then... it is like a different writer took over. The craziness stops and itIt starts very well. There's a period in the film where you are on edge, unsure of what's next, freaked out and thrown by the craziness the film is indugling in. Then... it is like a different writer took over. The craziness stops and it becomes more of a thriller. It doesn't work, not at all, and in the end you are wondering why they bothered going the crazy route when it was just for bizarre plot devices.… Expand
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belgraveFeb 7, 2018
I enjoyed this film and found it really fun to watch. Not the sort of film everyone would like but it has something special that no other film has.
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toolieFeb 6, 2018
the critics reviews only indicate that movies without advertising money they aren't getting pay for review it right... this movie was throw for free to netflix users no one see it coming but here we are an actual good movie getting destroyedthe critics reviews only indicate that movies without advertising money they aren't getting pay for review it right... this movie was throw for free to netflix users no one see it coming but here we are an actual good movie getting destroyed by the elitist that couldn't get a penny for this...… Expand
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TeoTestFeb 6, 2018
A good suspenseful movie which you'll understand if you have watched the other two Cloverfield films. The effects were really good and so were the actors. Sure, some small plotholes here and there but all in all it's a very entertaining oneA good suspenseful movie which you'll understand if you have watched the other two Cloverfield films. The effects were really good and so were the actors. Sure, some small plotholes here and there but all in all it's a very entertaining one and i really liked the bindings with Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Lane. It explains a lot for those two movies. I recommend to watch the trilogy by their release order.… Expand
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lager96Feb 6, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Cloverfield Paradox is a good space thriller but a very average Cloverfield film. The cast does a phenomenal job with what they are given which helps elevate this movie past the ok script. I feel like there are some sections that were added in after the fact to help "connect" this to the other Cloverfield movies. However, it seems like this film has made the timelines even more confusing given the introduction of multiple universes. It is cool to see the Cloverfield monster (or monsters) but that doesn't make this movie great. While this movie is a little disappointing, I'm still interested where they go with this franchise.… Expand
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Geng1sFeb 6, 2018
Wow this is getting a bit of a hiding by the critics. I will keep it shortish, definitely the weakest in the series but does a great job of starting to explain the first film while keeping things open for the what better be at least anotherWow this is getting a bit of a hiding by the critics. I will keep it shortish, definitely the weakest in the series but does a great job of starting to explain the first film while keeping things open for the what better be at least another sequel.

While i understand peoples reservations about the split story being a little one sided and the logic for what is trying to be a really smart film being a little flawed its probably worth remembering that both of the other films werent exactly set in scientific fact, its just more obvious as this film tries to be smarter.

Overall if you are a scifi fan you should enjoy this film. Great nod to Alien and Event.… Expand
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NBMTXFeb 6, 2018
It was alright. Not a 30-something, IMO. I think I could probably guess what the franchise is getting at, but really wish this movie had tied things together more (explicitly) than this tangent of a chapter did. Largely filler as aIt was alright. Not a 30-something, IMO. I think I could probably guess what the franchise is getting at, but really wish this movie had tied things together more (explicitly) than this tangent of a chapter did. Largely filler as a "Cloverfield", but as it's own little sci-fi flick, it was okay. I would guess that it could get better when the next one comes out later this year (supposedly).… Expand
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GreykingFeb 6, 2018
I wanted to continue my 2018 theme of the critics must be crazy.

However, for the love of all that is true and good, the critics are right. Please DO NOT waste 2 hours of your life watching this movie. You will NEVER get them back. You’veI wanted to continue my 2018 theme of the critics must be crazy.

However, for the love of all that is true and good, the critics are right. Please DO NOT waste 2 hours of your life watching this movie. You will NEVER get them back. You’ve been warned.

This movie has nothing to do with any of the other Cloverfield films and is a fraudulent cash grab rebranding a generic Paramount science fiction film The God Particle, as a Cloverfield film and having Netflix purchase and stream this film as a Netflix original.

We need Mueller off the Russian investigation and onto this travesty ASAP!… Expand
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AlphaRebelFeb 6, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I have to be honest up front, I would have scored this movie 4/10 but I have to knock 2 points off which I would explain in a bit but lets cover the actual movie. (and yes there be spoilers ahead, lots of spoilers actually)

The principle of the movie has at heart quite an interesting idea but not novel, it's yet another energy mguffin causing a tear to another reality / dimension (so far so much like Killswitch and about a dozen other movies in the last few years.)
Script is meh, acting is passible and the SFX's do their job, the main problem is it works very hard to hit all the typical sci-fi / horror tropes but never actually has the guts to properly deliver and in the process gets itself wound up into a muddled mess where the only "character" who actually has a clue how to fix stuff is a guys disemboded arm (not that it's ever explained how it knows what it knows or even how it stays animated) It's all very by the numbers just without a payoff (keeping it PG like those movies with bloodless swords etc) It's like the writer(s?) literally wrote this thing by trawling TV tropes. The "tinfoil hat guy who's right", This thing needs the keys turning at the same time (for no reason), The x times we have done this to fine another way that doesn't work (Chain reaction, also about energy sources), There's "the infected" (see Promethious), Solid objects sucking people in, Animated body parts, The (not)Gruesome Autopsy, an airlock malfunction (okay this one was a least somewhat original, mostly because for reasons best known to the whoever wrote this garbage, the airlock in question pumps water not oxygen), The tools / structure comes alive and has tendrils to suck in a chacter, we have the deception to pull a heroic sacrifice off to save the ship and the sucked out of the window / porthole. And yet ALL these ideas are done better in other movies with much better delivery and pay off.
So yeah this movie would be another run of the mill flick that doesn't set the world alight but it's worst crime is simply they have very obviously gone back and filmed scenes with the leading actresses screen husband and set them around the original cloverfield (with nod to 10CFL) to try and tie it into the cloververse (and it's painfully obvious and badly done because of the utter absence of this in the scenes set on the station) so yet again they are just using the cloverfield name as a sticking plaster onto unrelated movies because they don't feel they are strong enough to stand on it's own merits.… Expand
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CinemaphileFeb 6, 2018
In the sphere of turd gilding, one can assume that turds can be silver plated as well. By extension, this film excreta has been chromed. It's bright and shiny, but a turd none the less. Paradox has a script devoid of a basic knowledgeIn the sphere of turd gilding, one can assume that turds can be silver plated as well. By extension, this film excreta has been chromed. It's bright and shiny, but a turd none the less. Paradox has a script devoid of a basic knowledge of physics with insipid dialogue and zero internal logic that reenacts scenes wholesale from other genre films and then neatly wraps up everything with a cynical Cloverfield bow. Paramount and Abrams have no shame. Skip this steamy cow pie.… Expand
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kaitgamerFeb 6, 2018
Basically it was way more enjoyable for me to watch the trailer compared to watching the movie. The best parts of the plot were way underplayed because the concept was actually very interesting. By the end, I didnt care. If you like theBasically it was way more enjoyable for me to watch the trailer compared to watching the movie. The best parts of the plot were way underplayed because the concept was actually very interesting. By the end, I didnt care. If you like the strangeness of the trailer, skip this movie, it wasnt strange at all. Star Trek did a better job with this plot.… Expand
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MrFlanksterFeb 6, 2018
I wanted so badly for this to be amazing and I really wanted to like it. As the movie went on, I kept telling myself that I like it... but then it ended.

What does this movie have to do with anything... let alone the Cloverfield universe??I wanted so badly for this to be amazing and I really wanted to like it. As the movie went on, I kept telling myself that I like it... but then it ended.

What does this movie have to do with anything... let alone the Cloverfield universe?? Honestly. What does the space station situation have anything to do with the Godzilla conflict that is going on in the previous two movies? What answers do we get that bring us closer to what questions the first movie so ingeniously raised??

Where does the franchise go from here? The second movie, at least, gave us a different perspective that relates to the first movie's cause. This didn't feel anything like a Cloverfield movie. It felt more like a dysfunctional Alien/Life wannabe. A total of 10 minutes of this movie actually have anything to do with the creature that is reeking havock down on earth. Even if this wasn't a Cloverfield movie and was just a science fiction movie, there are so many questions left unanswered. Why does everyone know about the "Paradox" phenomenon, but we are left in the dark? What does the arm have to do with anything? How did certain parts end up in a certain person's body?

Even when the characters are pitching their solutions to solve the problems, none of it makes sense and that they are just pulling crap out of their a**es, while everyone stands in a circle pretending to agree and know what to do next.

This is the most jumbled movie I think I have ever seen. The only reason for the 2 score is primarily for Chris O'dowd's performance and humor, along with the ambiance of the film.They set the tone right but never executed... and again, what in the hell does this have to do whth Cloverfield??… Expand
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JLuis_001Feb 6, 2018
If there is something too obvious when you finish this movie, it's that it was far from being part of Cloverfield's anthology and that is quite clear when the events begin to unfold.

The Cloverfield Paradox cannot help feeling like twoIf there is something too obvious when you finish this movie, it's that it was far from being part of Cloverfield's anthology and that is quite clear when the events begin to unfold.

The Cloverfield Paradox cannot help feeling like two different films, probably the fact that the decision to add it to the Cloverfield universe was taken during the filming had a lot to do with it.

The narrative in general is too confusing and the little development that is allowed to the story and the characters is too poor, of all the actors despite being a certainly recognized cast, only Gugu Mbatha-Raw has a dramatic and emotional weight in the plot .
The editing only confuses more and being honest if they had really given more treatment to the script they could have created something more interesting, flashy and dynamic, because the story lent itself to it, it's true that the narrative resource of a dimensional rupture might seem too cliché within the field of Sci-Fi but here there were enough arguments to make it better, especially because of the enormous cult the original movie created and all the questions that left unanswered.

The Cloverfield Paradox apparently ends up giving an origin to the creature of the original film and the ending gives enough material to believe two possible things: or the original creature is still alive or that monster is the mother of that creature and let's say that's why this film will get a lot more validation from the fans.

Unquestionably and ironically the biggest flaw of the film ends up being its connection with the Cloverfield universe because obviously all of it feels forced, like an argumentative and narrative crutch, therefore the film never flows as it should and the real and more interesting mystery gets completely forgotten.

I don't consider it a disappointment, but frankly what it offered did not come anywhere near expectations much less the hype that was unleashed by its unconventional release. It certainly works for Netflix because of the exclusivity but I really hope that if Abrams plans to continue with this, as it seems to indicate Cloverfield: Overlord arriving in October, I hope better stories and honestly he should avoid continuing to give such crumbs of information, because it will work a few times but at that rate the audiences will get fed up.… Expand
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mikmak980Feb 6, 2018
It ain't as bad as they say, but is mainly a plot filler for original Cloverfield and 10CL. This could really be done as a short movie, because really half of the movie seems meaningless. Either way, you can treat it as a mediocre BlackIt ain't as bad as they say, but is mainly a plot filler for original Cloverfield and 10CL. This could really be done as a short movie, because really half of the movie seems meaningless. Either way, you can treat it as a mediocre Black Mirror episode with a connection to a bigger universe. Also, ending does not make any sense, if you did not watch the previous entries.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingFeb 6, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While "The Cloverfield Paradox" has interesting concepts to share, and is competently directed and acted, the dull and confusing script disappoints all the aforementioned efforts.… Expand
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wesloowFeb 6, 2018
Cloverfield Paradox is a competent sci fi, but some quick decisions make it not up to par with the other films in the franchise.
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heloheFeb 6, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The science in this movie just does not make any sense. It is not just bad it is completely wrong and annoyingly so. Spacestation breaks appart and stuff keeps spinning around it even though it is not attached to anything. Hatchdoor breaks and water and body freezes instantly. Gravity looks like to be sometimes present and sometimes not, depending on convenience. Hand from other universe can move by itself and can hear and see apparently as well without being attached to anything. Guy looses arm and is like "oh-well-whatever". People use too much energy on earth and fight war about the energy. Then instead of building more tried and trusted renewable energy sources, they build giant expensive space station based on untested physical theory with only enough energy for 5 or so tries and hope for the best. Meanwhile on earth everyone continues driving cars and using cell phones and fancy computers with buttons built into the desk and what-not and sparkly lights. Looks like there is no energy crisis going on whatsoever. The monsters or whatever that only appear like 2 seconds in the end of the movie are not explained. The parallel-universe story that is going on in the movie could explain that they come from the other universe, but even though the spacestation seems to suddenly have all the data from said universe (even though having been transported there from the regular universe) does not list anything about those monsters being there. Also the character from the other universe does not say anything about it. Apparrently you need a hyper-expensive gyroscope to just make a simple position analysis using known constellations. Apparently particle collisions can create deamons if one is to believe some guy they show in the tv. Also saying the particle accellerator is 1000x stronger than any ever built is kind of a lame comparison in terms of the scale involved in the energies of particle physics. Also the movie sucks.… Expand
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temptershellFeb 6, 2018
My opinion is in the overwhelming minority but being honest - I liked the film (partly). Classic elements from films such as Life and Event Horizon combined in the picture, which complements the Cloverfield series. This is not a top-flightMy opinion is in the overwhelming minority but being honest - I liked the film (partly). Classic elements from films such as Life and Event Horizon combined in the picture, which complements the Cloverfield series. This is not a top-flight cinema, but a few scenes are really good.… Expand
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rojobuffaloFeb 6, 2018
I created a Metacritic account just to rate this movie. Not good. Not interesting.
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nightmovesFeb 6, 2018
If you have seen any space horror movie from 1980 to 2018 then you can fast forward and condense this 110 minute movie into a 30 minute viewing. It borrows every cliche from the genre and fails to use any of them well. As to how this movieIf you have seen any space horror movie from 1980 to 2018 then you can fast forward and condense this 110 minute movie into a 30 minute viewing. It borrows every cliche from the genre and fails to use any of them well. As to how this movie fits into or expands the Cloverfield universe is baffling. It confuses the timeline and adds too many new "ideas" without explaining any of the ideas that it falls flat.… Expand
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RealMuthaFFeb 6, 2018
A decent space thriller with some tense moments, Cloverfield Paradox reminded me of the recent Life movie with Ryan Reynolds. Not sure what's up with the poor critic score, but the so-called "critics" have discredited themselves beforeA decent space thriller with some tense moments, Cloverfield Paradox reminded me of the recent Life movie with Ryan Reynolds. Not sure what's up with the poor critic score, but the so-called "critics" have discredited themselves before numerous times, so whatever.

From the pros - it has a nicely convoluted sci-fi plot; good suspense; overall decent acting and some nice references to the first Cloverfield movie.

As for the cons, the main one is that the movie drops the bar towards its end. The tenseness and intrigue die down, and most of the characters start doing increasingly dumb things, especially the "British" woman. She, while being given the most screen time, is the most annoying character of all with uneven acting and unconvincing family drama. Also, you can tell that the scenes on Earth were added later in production mainly to tie the movie to the "Cloververse", as they're largely redundant and don't add much to the plot.

So, while it could have been better, the Cloverfield Paradox is still quite good and it's a neat surprise that it has come out out on the same day as the trailer.… Expand
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makeriweFeb 6, 2018
It's kind of funny body-horror and sci-fi. Occasionally good, occasionally not good)
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GreysteelFeb 6, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite it's shock value, and the strength of it's franchise, Paradox is a car crash of poor performance, poor script and poor delivery. Very little of it makes sense and despite several points where it tries it's best almost everything falls flat. Chris O'Dowd takes the gong for best line when forced to confront the plot itself in the form of his on severed arm writing out a message on the floor. Only for that little gem to never be explained either. Miss it, you're better off just not knowing.… Expand
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djjackFeb 5, 2018
Disappointment of the year! Посмотрели вчера с женой его. Муть несусветная. Такая задумка классная и столько вариантов решения и грамотного вывода к первой серии, которая "Монстро", но сценаристы решили всё иначе и просто зря потратилиDisappointment of the year! Посмотрели вчера с женой его. Муть несусветная. Такая задумка классная и столько вариантов решения и грамотного вывода к первой серии, которая "Монстро", но сценаристы решили всё иначе и просто зря потратили полтора часа нашего времени. То, что они хотели показать и сказать, умещается в одной строчке и в минутном ролике максимум. Не советую и ставлю низший бал на всех сайтах.… Expand
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moviemitch96Feb 5, 2018
Netflix decided to surprise us all by releasing this right after the Superbowl, which was preceded by a brief 30-sec preview during the commercials. This made me especially eager, given what a huge fan I am of the Cloverfield films and theirNetflix decided to surprise us all by releasing this right after the Superbowl, which was preceded by a brief 30-sec preview during the commercials. This made me especially eager, given what a huge fan I am of the Cloverfield films and their ever-so secretive marketing, as well as the numerous delays and release date changes this third installment has suffered. Well, all that and the fact that this went to Netflix rather than be distributed to theaters via Paramount like the previous two films were should've been some red flags for me from the get go, cause while this managed to be entertaining and intriguing often times, it was a bit of a disappointment on all other fronts, especially in relation to it's connection to the Cloverfield anthology. While it did partially succeed in somewhat cleverly bridging a few gaps between the other films here and there, the rest of it felt like simply a jumbled and confusing mess. The talented cast (consisting of Daniel Bruhl, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debicki, and Chris O'Dowd to name a few) made do with what they were given to work with, cause to be fair to them, they did this film before it was reworked into a Cloverfield film, much like how the previous film 10 Cloverfield Lane was made. And not to spoil too much, but also much like 10 Cloverfield Lane, really the only connection to Cloverfield that this film had didn't really occur until the very end, and even that ended up being rather ridiculous and quite literally last-minute. Overall, it's simply fine when looked at as a sci-fi adventure film, but those looking for deeper and further connections into Cloverfield kinda like I was would really be getting their hopes up. Definitely the weakest link yet in this so-called connected anthology of Cloverfield films yet.… Expand
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