One kick ass popcorn movie

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 2008)

Being somewhat long in the tooth, it takes something very unique to capture this particular individuals attention. Cloverfeld did it for me with it's totally original visual style (video diary) and CGI the likes of which I have never before seen. The only drawback for me (and to be honest it was minor, on this occasion) was the total lack of character back-story (apart from flashbacks going back some months of two of the main protagonists). Although the film was cast with the obligatory 'beautiful people' their acting skills were pretty damn sharp. In summation .. the best popcorn movie I have ever seen. The Making of DVD is at the top of my most wanted.