This is an age-old story of survival. And its brilliant.

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 2008)

Cloverfield is like nothing I've ever seen before. It grabs hold of you and doesn't let go. The film starts with a 20-minute introduction to the main characters at a leaving party. Past relationships are surfacing, and feelings are tense. Then something strikes the city.
Out of no-where, explosions are seen in the distance, and the action spills out from the party onto the street. It's mayhem, dust and debris everywhere, and then the statue of liberties decapitated head comes rolling into shot.
The camera is controlled by a member of the cast, it is shaky and nervy, and gives you a real sense of panic and disbelief. It's the closest they can do to transporting you directly into the panic and horror of the situation.
This film takes an established genre, and gives it a bold and innovative twist. You feel like you are watching something fresh, new and exciting. There is no need for any scientific explanation here; this is an age-old story of survival. And its brilliant.