Last Friday I popped in the Cloverfield blu-ray disc with no expectations what so ever, and to my surprise, for what it was (a fictional documentary/sci-fi/monster flick) it was quite good and very enjoyable.
I think the plot is best described as one of those “end of the world” movies shot through the camera of a twenty-something-year-old. I know, first thing that comes to your mind is probably War of the Worlds or the Blairwitch Project (which was terrible), but no, Cloverfield was actually very entertaining and fun to watch. It is short (a mere 85 min.) and therefore does not drag or get boring, in fact, the feature is quite suspense throughout. I especially enjoyed the realism aspect of the film as well as the sincerity of the characters (people my age) in the "situation" they’re in.
Long story short, get some friends together, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the film. It’s nothing spectacular, but it is a lot of fun!!
* * * (three out of five) – I recommend. Nothing like anything else I've seen this year.
V.
Enjoyed Cloverfield? Viira recommends: War of the Worlds, I Am Legend.
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