Unlike any other monster movie.

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2008)

Since this was released yesterday (17-01-08) in Australia, I was freaking excited to see this film. I've been anticipating it since July 2007 and now the day has finally come.
What can I say about "Cloverfield", other than a dodgy title that I don't understand, this film was fan-freaking-tastic. This story revolves around five friends who document the night of NYC's destruction by an extraordinary being. The crew must work together in all means of survival.
This movie can get quite unrealistic and scary at times, but this one definitely keeps you on your toes. The shaky camera work can make you feel queezy (as it did me at around 50 minutes), but it's nothing too bad. At one point I felt like leaving the theater but it was Cloverfield.
Overall, the film shoots its way beyond excellence and strives for another sequel. The film has some very smart elements that you cannot miss. Cloverfield is DEFINITELY a monster classic since 1998's Godzilla.
PS: Stay in your seat until the end of the credits (I regret that I didn't) Rating: 11/10