True survival horror.

Rating: 10/10 (31 August 2008)

I hate clichés. I hate when Hollywood takes a story that everyone has known since they were old enough to use the toilet and people think it's utterly amazing. As far as horror movies go, that includes everything from Disturbia to Sweeney Todd. I am shockedREALLY shocked to say that list does not include Cloverfield.
Yes, you've heard the story before. (Well, as far as this movie goes, that is. Who knows what the final plot will end up being.) But when it comes to this movie, really, who cares? The only thing I can compare the way this movie made me feel to was the original Alien. The characters were as realistic as really being at a real party. The camera just simply adds yet another added layer of realism. The plot was realistic, as I would have done nothing different than the main characters. I never once would have thought I would be writing the word "Hollywood" and "realism" anywhere near the same sentence.
The whole adventure is just awesome when I look back at it. I feel like I just witnessed some of the coolest scenes ever captured on filmthe bridge, the helicopter, "We have a bite!", even the party.
I'll never think of movie intensity the same way again.
10/10