OK wobbly, jerky camera but a really great movie for a night out

Rating: 8/10 (7 February 2008)

Really didn't know what to expect went we went to see the movie, the information 'blackout' helped this.
Don't know what is was but we all came away from the movie on an adrenaline rush. Everything said to us that we shouldn't have enjoyed it but we did. Monster movie i.e. Godzilla was at the back of our minds, and of course Blair Witch camera shake and unknown actors, but came away thinking it was money well spent, whereas 'I am Legend' a few weeks ago left me thinking I had wasted the price of a few more drinks and a chat with the people I went with.
The monster was never in your face, the special effects were excellent and the 'unknown' actors helped you concentrate on what was going on. After the scene with the helicopter (which is on the trailer) you could have heard a pin drop in the cinema.
People have moaned about the long intro at the party but I found that I had forgot that I was there to see a monster movie, then when it changed the adrenaline roller coaster kicked in quite abruptly and never stopped until the cinema lights came on just as abruptly.
All in all, a great night out for a something totally different escapism and such a great buzz afterwards.
Highly recommended. Would have given it 9 out of ten but a bit too much camera shaking, especially after a few drinks before going in the cinema.