Attack of the killer lobsters?

Rating: Null/10 (27 June 2009)

I had no idea what this movie was about until I watched it. You will have read the various comments regarding the hand-held filming etc so I will not delve much into that. You will have to judge for yourself whether it works for you or not. This is no amateur movie however. It is extremely slickly filmed and edited. The lighting throughout is superb as is the so called amateurish camera work. Just enough light and just enough dark. Someone who knows their stuff very well indeed was responsible for the lighting and camera. I would liken the technique to a grand pianist who, just for the hell of it, one day decided to play a symphony perfectly out of tune.
You will like the movie or hate it, or, perhaps like me, be right in the middle with mixed feelings. I don't really like horror movies, because I usually end up feeling sorry for the monster or laughing at the pathetic special effects but this one was just that little bit different. You never really get a good look at the monster except for one short scene but that is no bad thing as it keeps you wanting, as an outsider looking in on the devastation, to know more. If it was actually happening to you I think you would be running for cover as far away from the monster as you could get. There is a kind of death wish feel to this like you were standing on the edge of a cliff and wanting to jump off.
I felt that the first 15 minutes were just too long, bordering on boring and I nearly gave up watching because of this. Get through this part and you will experience a unique piece of movie-craft. I have watched many many movies and can say that I have never seen one quite like it. This is not a copy of anything else. Truly unique. The big disappointment will be when they bring out the blockbuster sequel traditionally filmed.
We never really know if this is an alien monster or home grown so my little joke about killer lobster or is it killer lobster from space? Whether or not you like the movie for its storyline you will if you appreciate the craft of movie-making appreciate this one for the skill that has gone into making it.