Finally, an original monster...

Rating: 8/10 (4 February 2008)

I was very excited about seeing this film, I even had to talk my friend out of wanting to see Sweeney Todd first so we could go see this. Well I'm glad I did (I haven't seen Sweeney Todd yet, so I'm not sayings it's crap), this was one of the most exciting and original films I've seen in such a long time, well maybe apart from No Country For Old Men.
The film has a slow start, with the first 20 minutes just introducing the characters, and many people will be already put off by it's Blair Witch style camera work (all hand held, as I'm sure everyone who knows about this movie should be aware of). Though stick with it, after 20 minutes we get our first disaster scene and from then on this film rarely slows down.
First of all, the acting is surprisingly good, especially from an unknown cast. Though they seem to stupidly step into danger throughout the film, when you'll be screaming in your mind "Get the f**k out of there!".
The camera work makes it all seem more realistic and exciting than many other movies of this sort, from the first moment we see the monster attack, to the final helicopter crash, we feel as though we are being attacked too. Though I have to warn people, it may make them sick and disoriented...hell even I felt a bit disoriented at times.
Finally, the monster. There has been so much speculation as to what exactly it is...and I gotta say, it's nothing like I would of imagined. this is like the kind of deformed brother of Godzilla, but much cooler. I wont describe exactly what it is, as that'll be spoiling it for everyone. But I'll say that he is one ugly motherf**ker! Really weird looking to...
Overall I loved this movie, it had me on the edge of my seat every time something big happened. Highly recommended! This was my first ever review heh...