A New Standard In Monster Films

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2008)

I just got back from seeing Cloverfield and I have to tell you, I was amazed. When the teaser first came out in July, I was one of the many who was blown away with it. And like many, I started thinking: What if this thing doesn't live up to the hype? Those fears were put to rest today. The fact that this filmed from first person point of view really hads to the thrills. Sure it gets kinda shaky at times, but just remember, this isn't a professional cameraman. This is just a guy filming a surprise party that gets caught in the middle of an attack and he is trying to film while the world around him falls. The monster was totally original. To answer questions people have, you do get to see the entire monster in the end. It is an amazing thrill ride to go on. And if you just go with your fear when watching it, you will enjoy it even more. There will be scenes that ring familiar from 9/11 but that adds to fear. To know that New York had something similar happen and that people were walking through the rubble and dust in shock really makes you think. Anyway, this is a very good monster flick and I wouldn't be surprised if we see other movie producers copy this movie.