Creepy, intense, two words for you: Holy S***!

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2008)

This film is the epitome of classic monster movies, plus a lot more. Cloverfield takes you by the wrist, clenches tight, and never lets go. The acting in the film is superb, almost making it seem like these are real people caught in the danger of a monster attack in midtown Manhattan. Plus, the relationship between the actors and the CGI is amazing, making it seem everything that happens, including the destruction of the Statue of Liberty, seem incredibly real.
Cloverfield opens with a subtle screen describing a home video recovered by the government in the area formerly known as "Central Park". Thus, begins the terrifying adventure of Rob Hawkins, Lily Ford, and Hud Platt through New York City at the time of the attack and their mission to escape without being killed.
This film is a work of art on many different levels, providing a truly different look in film-making and camera work. The story is very original and extremely strong.
Note: Due to the film techniques used in Cloverfield, movie goers my experience motion sickness, nausea, and other symptoms those of a roller coaster.