Rating of
3.5/4
Watch out for the crab/bat Monster!!
MovieGuy878 - wrote on 05/14/09
"Cloverfield" had one of the most genius marketing techniques ive probably have ever seen. The infamous and mysterious teaser trailer was talked about everywhere, even national news stations. The big mystery ends up being a movie about a monster who reaks havoc in New York City. But this monster movie has a extremely clever and perfect twist on a monster movie because its shot from the perspective of someone with a camcorder. It's like Godzilla meets The Blair Witch Project. Even though this style works, i feel its not that liked too much and being worn out. The results make up for one of the most enjoyable moviegoing experiences all year."Cloverfield" is really intense and keeps you on the edge of your seat from begining to end. Yes, most of characters arent the most likeable and the actors who play them arent the most convincing but the movie doesnt need that to make it work. There is also a plot hole or two but its saved with some great sound and visual effects. One head scratcher is this movies title because i dont really know why its called "Cloverfield" because it never gives the explanation.The ending may anger people but i found it one of those good up in the air endings and it even add some clues from the very last scene to the end credits."Cloverfield" is like a clever, fun amusement ride. Hands down one of the best monster movies ever.
