A supposedly clichéd movie taken to a whole new level

Rating: 10/10 (13 August 2008)

Let's face it. The idea of a movie about a monster attack in New York City seems like an idea that has been used over and over again that people don't want to see this sort of thing ever again. But Cloverfield manages to overcome this. How?
Well it uses the hand held camera technique. Then it places you right in the centre of the action by having the camera being held by one of the characters. Plus the camera being used is a typical everyday-use hand held camcorder. These factors really make this movie exciting and intense. I remember seeing this movie in the cinema and I was really on the edge of my seat while watching it. The tension really is maintained throughout.
The final result is absolutely pleasing.