NOT related to "Cloverfield", but still worth seeing

Rating: 7/10 (11 April 2016)

Don't be fooled by the film's title - it is in no way related to "Cloverfield." You can't even call it a "blood relative" (as some reviewers have done), because they're both very different movies. If you go in expecting a sequel or tie-in, you'll be disappointed. I'd wager the only reason they share titles was to attract more viewers.
That said, this movie is an entertaining little sci-fi thriller that uses a "less is more" approach. Don't expect a lot of jump scares or action on the level of "Cloverfield". Rather, expect a constant sense of tension and danger. My main gripe with this movie is the ending, which I think could have been written WAY better, and somehow just didn't fit with the rest of the movie.
However, the best part of this movie is John Goodman's performance. As someone who's used to seeing him in more "good guy" roles, his role here was very refreshing, and he nailed it to perfection. I think it's worth seeing just for that, even if you just end up "Red Box"-ing this title.