A Great Monster Movie

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2008)

For those who think that this is suppose to be the cliché, "Blaire Witch meets Godzilla" clash, you are are completely and utterly misled. This is a very good POV film and needs to be treated as something of it's own kind. People need not compare it to other films, but rather compare other future films to it, because it's style will probably be mimicked. This is a very realistic film, as realistic as it can be at least. It has its moments but you are mostly left believing these are real emotions the actors are displaying. The biggest problem that I saw some members of the audience having was that they were being nauseated by the camera's wild motion. Folks, if you know you can't handle things like that, this isn't the movie for you. As for the hype, hype will always ruin every movie if you listen to the guy that always hates the movies that have it built up. If you go in there because you have a personal interest to see what it is suppose to be about, and it seems interesting and innovative to you, see it. If you are seeing it because everyone is talking up a storm about it and have no real clue what to think yourself, wait till it comes out on DVD. It is a great theater experience. Even the greatest home entertainment system and the most comfortable couch on the planet couldn't do it justice like the true silver screen does. See it if you like monster movies and aren't afraid of camera motions nauseating / disorienting you. I went in expecting a mildly entertaining thriller, and came out having seen a very interesting and intense monster flick that deserves to be held as unique and brand new. (Ps: I have never watched any of JJ Abrams productions)