Simply Superb!

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2008)

Before going to see Cloverfield, I had heard many different reviews of its quality, ranging from "the worst movie ever" to "simply incredible." After having seen it, I must say that I fall in with the latter of those two groups. The movie is great in all aspects. It's fast paced and leaves you on the edge of your seat for the entire ride, yet manages to do so without exhausting you. The handicam style filming adds great depth to the story and makes the experience so much more visceral. The characters are also well developed, and the actors do a fantastic job.
The only reason I could see why people wouldn't like this movie is because it's not a generic Hollywood film. This movie is innovative and isn't afraid to break some of the conventions most blockbusters follow today. The ending is fantastic, although atypical for a movie of this sort. I wouldn't spoil it, but let's just say that if you're willing to open your mind to new experiences, you'll love it.
All in all this movie is probably one of the best action/disaster movies ever made. With a great cast, great crew, and an amazing story, this film is miles ahead of the pack.