I love this movie!

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2008)

What can I say, I'm really glad this is the first movie I will be rating! Cloverfield is incredible. I'm not going to reveal anything about the plot, but I think (despite what others say) it has a deep, intriguing plot that leaves you wanting more by the end of the movie. The emotions of the characters is superb; I (and several of my friends can attest to this as well) get drawn into the action and feel the senses the characters get, even from the beginning. You really feel like you're in that movie, and not to mention Hud adds great commentary. Additionally, this is one of those movies that can make someone feel loss or even potentially cry when the characters die. Seriously, it wasn't just when the characters died that made me sad, it was the way the others reacted. It was so...real. The way the camera was shot adds to the effect of being in the movie. The amateur angles and shakiness (unless you get motion sickness) are excellent, and make the movie all the more enjoyable. I've seen this movie twice now, and I'm bound to see it again. Excellent job by JJ and the cast/crew. Excellent directing, excellent acting (Lizzy Caplan :), intense action, and overall a very classic, memorable movie. Definitely a buy when it's on DVD. Now go out and see it!