Cloverfield: what good movies should do

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2008)

No spoilers here, just a warning. Cloverfield isn't great in a 'godfather'/'lord of the rings' totally awesome story telling kind-of way. BUT, the idea of movies is to immerse you in another world for a few hours and make you feel something different and forget about your problems. There is no better movie at this than 'Cloverfield.' The first person perspective that Hud's camera gives you leads to a totally intense and personal experience. Rarely does it feel forced and it never fails to offer the requisite monster movie thrills and still have time to allow you to feel empathy for character's in key moments.
I can't remember the last time i forgot i was just watching a movie.
Video gamers will already know the feeling from 'Half Life''Halo' and 'Doom 3' and i couldn't help but think if they used a similar first person perspective on the Doom movie, you would have had a far scarier and involving cinematic experience.
Best of all (and unlike 'Lost' or 'Blair Witch') it is never boring and doesn't wear out its welcome. Just remember to keep breathing.