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Cloverfield (Spoilers Probable)

SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
in Zocalo v2.0
Got back from it a while ago, thoroughly enjoyed it. Though I do feel sorry for those in front of me. I was getting a bit motion sick staring at it from the [B]last row[/B] in a fairly large theater. I normally [B]hate[/B] shakeycam and everything it is attached to, but I loved this. A perfect combination of character-focus and monster smashy fun time.

For those who stayed through the credits, it turns out there's [URL="http://cloverfieldmessage.ytmnd.com/"]a bit of a surprise[/URL] that hints at something more.

Comments

  • David of MacDavid of Mac Elite Ranger Ca
    I thought it was an excellent movie. Involving, disturbingly believable, well-plotted, and generally well made.

    I never want to see it again. One review called it "emotionally sadistic," and I think that's probably the best way to put it. Also, I wonder if it'll lose it's punch on the small screen.
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    Damn you, its not out here for over a week yet! :p
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    I have an urge to see it again for some smaller details that were apparently missed. Background events happening that I didn't notice the first time around (such as an object plunging into the water somewhat far off the shore of Coney Island, likely a certain missing Japanese satellite, or various slusho placements), but I suspect I might just end up lowering my enjoyment of the film in the short-term. :p

    As far as the small screen goes, I think it'll make the transition well. Shakeycam on the big screen often translates better to a smaller TV.
  • ChaosedChaosed Ranger
    Dam you, Dam you all and you innate ability to tell up from down!
  • RedAssAg05RedAssAg05 Ranger
    My wife and I went and saw it last night with my parents. None of us liked it. I don't like a movie that ends with more questions than answers (generally speaking). I also didn't care for the ending; too 'Blair Witch' and all that. Shooting the movie from a home video camera view in order to make it more 'realistic' and then Spoiler: doing stupid plot-supporting crap like having the three remaining main characters not only survive a helicopter crash where the pilots and soldiers were killed, but walk away from the wreckage.

    Just not our cup of tea, and as much as I respect an artist's privilege to create their own art, honestly I expected better of Abrams based upon his previous work. We really didn't see anything innovative or progressive in the execution of the film, and what entertainment there was in the film was canceled out by poor writing/ plot execution.

    That's my opinion.
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    Saw it yesterday, and must say I was positively surprised.
    Not only was the plot interesting, but the characters were suitably fleshed out (even better than AVP2).
    I for one love open ended movies. I love being able to think about what might have happened, and the times he turned off the camera were great, you had to think to see what had happened.

    I also loved the satellite falling down in the end (beginning). I would have loved it more if it was an egg, but they actually gave every event in the movie a meaning, which was great.

    P.S. the zerglings rocked! D.S.
  • WORFWORF The Burninator
    Uh...the Predator had more personality than the human characters in AVP2 :p

    Worf
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    There were humans in AVP2?
  • Lord RefaLord Refa Creepy, but in a good way
    Saw the movie yesterday on my pc.. have to say I was quite enjoying it. I hated the actor filming.. but the others I liked. They seemed to be able to get through some shocking and heart breaking moments with a shrug, but still.

    It was better than I expected. Ofcourse, when you're expeting the worse you can only be surprised good ways.
  • MundaneMundane Elite Ranger
    It was quite good, watched in on my projector yesterday. A little too shaky and too many questions unanswered, but still.
  • sataicallistasataicallista High Priestess of Squeee!
    well of course, how they can set up for a sequel if all the questions are answered?

    I saw this not long after it came out and I actually really enjoyed it. Of course, I also really liked Blair Witch when I saw that. Unlike other people, I'm not in the least bothered by shaky cam, except when I'm trying to look at something and suddenly the camera moves away from it, it's like, "hey move it back!" I've never gotten motion-sick in my life.

    I thought it was very well executed and clever.
  • sataicallistasataicallista High Priestess of Squeee!
    I saw this not long after it came out and I actually really enjoyed it. Of course, I also really liked Blair Witch when I saw that. Unlike other people, I'm not in the least bothered by shaky cam, except when I'm trying to look at something and suddenly the camera moves away from it, it's like, "hey move it back!" I've never gotten motion-sick in my life.

    I thought it was very well executed and clever.
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    I rellay hope they dont do a sequel, open endings are just better for the imagination etc.

    Saw it again today, and it was even better than last time. One of my all time fav. sci-fi movies.
  • Entil'ZhaEntil'Zha I see famous people
    it made me ill... but i liked it
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