'Believe the hype'.

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2011)

When I first saw Cloverfield, or when I first bought it, I wasn't sure what to expect, I knew that the entire film was shot as if it was from one of the character's camcorders, but I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy dislike this style. I loved it. One of the most compelling things about this movie was the fact that you didn't get to see the 'thing' that was attacking New York City, for about half of the movie, this really kept you on the edge of your seat.
I'm sorry if I have confused a bit already, not explaining what the movie is about so I'll just start off now, Cloverfield is about a 'thing', as I said early that attack New York our main characters being a few friends that were having a 'Farewell Party' for their friend was leaving to Japan the following day, obviously things didn't turn out for our friend as he had planned. Now moving onto the budget of this film, it is an astonishing 25M, the last time I saw a film this action packed and well realist (effects wise), was probably never, maybe The Matrix or District 9 (I saw District 9 before Cloverfield), although even then Cloverfield feels more real despite having a lower budget.
Now don't get me wrong I would probably list The Matrix and District 9 higher on my favorite movies of all time, but I can say this, Cloverfield is a revolutionary, exiting new film that made a lot of money from a film made out of nothing.
9/10.