A Thrilling, Tense and Intimate Film,

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2016)

10 Cloverfield Lane is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a terrific cast. It's a very intimate two hours as the majority of the film takes place within a shed, as a man locks two people up, claiming that there has been a chemical attack. I was kept at the edge of my seat throughout wondering if this man was telling the truth, or if he had kidnapped these two.
I did find the ending disappointing, a big finale was building up from the moment Michelle enters that shed, and then it all wraps up in a way that I found very underwhelming, I was anticipating more and it is the reason I am giving this an eight instead of a nine.
The cast is fantastic, consisting of mainly only three people. John Gallgher Jr. was well able to deliver both comedic and dramatic moments, while Mary Elizabeth Winstead shines in a very mysterious, intriguing role. However, the highlight has to be John Goodman, who is absolutely terrifying as Howard, a character who clearly has ulterior motives that he refuses to reveal, I have always been a fan of Goodman as an actor, but never knew he could do threatening so well.
It takes as much advantage as it possibly can with its tight, intimate space, creating an atmosphere that is always tense. Thrilling and unique, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a very enjoyable movie that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good drama or thriller.
Following a car accident, a young girl is trapped beneath a man's shed, who claims he is protecting her from a chemical attack, she is determined to discover the truth.
Best Performance: John Goodman