A prime example of efficiency

Rating: 8/10 (21 April 2016)

10 Cloverfield Lane exceeded my expectations.
After learning of the new approach this film would take in regards to the original "Cloverfield", I didn't know what to expect; I imagined it would go the route of "Rec 3" and be just another flick. Oh how wrong I was...
This film is an example of how well a film can be made using minimal resources from a financial, and artistic perspective as well. I am unsure of when exactly the film takes place when considering the events of Cloverfield, but it honestly was not something that bothered me, nor something I was left wondering because it is so well done.
The pace is perhaps the part of the film I would like to highlight. The nature of the story called for a very "enclosed" setting, and yet the director managed to make it work in a very diligent way. I won't reveal the plot, but the setting and the story would have provided a challenge to any filmmaker because of how they were to be told, but that was no problem here. The pace was just excellent, plain and simple, and the story was nothing short of superb.
Acting, I believe, was also something that stood out. I hadn't seen such a good performance from either Goodman or Winstead, and they delivered flawlessly. In fact, I would say this really brought out some of the best acting skills for both.
The Score is yet another element to be praised. It provided a sense of thrill and fear whenever it was required, and a sense of comfort and warmth whenever it was needed.
I do have a few complaints about the story's 3rd act, which is why I didn't score this film higher than 8. Some things, in my opinion, just could have been better and developed in a different way, especially in the climax. I also think that the chemistry of the characters didn't work in some scenes, which by no means devalues their individual performances, but some things just felt that could have been expanded with a few more minutes of footage.
I would highly recommend this flick to any thriller lovers, and those who aren't should enjoy it without hesitation.