Worthwhile thriller with a sci fi twist....

Rating: 7/10 (28 March 2016)

10 Cloverfield Lane in one sense, plays on the Socratic notion of allegory of the cave.
What exists beyond the confines of the bunker the key characters of this film find themselves in? Is there anything beyond the bunker, if so, how do you know?
Leading on from this, can the heroine of the piece trust her apparent savior who she is forced to share the bunker with? Is he what he appears to be or is he a monster? Is it worth finding out what, if anything, exists beyond the bunker? Does this unknown risk outweigh any perceived risk, her bunker companions may present?
This is premise this thriller is built upon and, indeed, for the most part, this film is more thriller, than sci fi. The tension is gradually ratcheted up, as "what if" suspicions are raised, dropped and then raised again.
This is a well acted film with solid performances by the cast but its in no way an exceptional film. "Interesting" is a good way of describing 10 Cloverfield Lane. It engages the viewer in much the same way, as a competently directed and acted "who dunnit". You start asking questions and keep watching to see if you can work out where the film is going.
To be honest, for the most part, this film is fairly predictable. I'd guessed quite early on what was happening but was caught out, to a degree by the final, final ending. I did not see it coming but, its unlikely anyone would. That said, it is hinted at in the film itself, so keep you ears and mind open as you watch.
All in all, a worthwhile thriller with a sci fi twist. Seven out of ten from me.