Surpasses its predecessor, in every way.

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2016)

10 Cloverfield Lane tells the story of three people, taking shelter in a bunker, several feet below the ground. After meeting with a minor car accident, Michelle(Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is rescued by a man named, Howard(John Goodman). Michelle wakes up in a bunker, underground. Howard tells her that the world has been decimated by widespread chemicals in the air. He tells her that the bunker is the only place with clean air, & that it's not safe outside. She soon finds another man in the bunker named, Emmett(John Gallagher Jr.). Michelle soon realizes that, something is fishy & Howard may not be telling her the truth.
10 Cloverfield Lane is an outstanding film. Before going for this film, the audience needs to know something. This movie hardly has any connection with Cloverfield(2008), aside from the title. What this movie is, is a superbly crafted suspense thriller. Director Dan Trachtenberg excels in his directorial debut. You just can't predict how this movie is going to end. It keeps you guessing, even after the credits start to roll. The reason this movie is so good, is because it is carried by its three leads. John Goodman is the star of the show, as Howard. You just can't guess the motives of Goodman's gray character. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is spectacular as Michelle. Winstead masterfully portrays Michelle's growing anxiety & fear. John Gallagher Jr. is superb as Emmett. Gallagher Jr. provides some much needed comic relief, in the movie. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a must watch, for fans of Cloverfield(2008) & newcomers alike. I promise you won't be disappointed.