So Much Potential

Rating: 3/10 (1 June 2008)

There was so much potential for this to be one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. But instead of making it the 4-6 hour long plot that it deserved, it was crammed into less than 90 minutes to appeal to the ignorant mass audience - - those who are too impatient to sit for more than 2 hours to watch a movie.
The graphics and the creature were excellent. But the storyline was horrible. The 'Blair Witch' style of filming ruined any chance of this being a halfway decent film.
The rule of leaving the audience wanting more is a good rule in the cinema. It makes for a good story. But rather than leave the audience wanting more, 'Cloverfield' leaves the audience wanting everything, or even anything at all.