Ahhh, here we go again!!!

Rating: 8/10 (28 January 2008)

Now this was a very hyped movie. Yes it was. I believe it was when I went to see Transformers, that I seen the teaser trailer. My friend, and I were a little surprised by the short action scene, and then a date appeared... and that was it!!! No title..nothing. Got to admit, this of course had a lot of people trying to figure out about this movie.
I went to the theater, KNOWING that this movie was shot in VERY REALISTIC way, by someone running around with a camera filming the movie like they were actually there!!! So, I was expecting a SHAKY camera. I went to this movie, expecting a movie that had real life scenarios, and situations...not just a mad, crazy, powerful monster on the loose. Grant it, that was the main thing, but like in real life, other things matter. There was some-what of a plot.. not very strong mind you, however there was a plot. That was the courage for one to go out of one's way, in the face of unrelenting danger, to attempt to save another. Sounds sappy, but it does really happen. The acting was strong, the cast was mostly upstarts, but good. The NYC backdrops, and scenes were great. The monster was awesome, and VERY original. The camera work was spot on, makes you feel like you were right there!! I really liked that, the sense that you part of the situation itself.
So, let me say this.. You should not really compare this movie with Blair Witch.. I liked Blair Witch, but originally, the Blair Witch movie folks (storyline) tried to make you believe that was actually a true story...remember??? This movie (Cloverfield), we all SHOULD know is FICTION!!! I give this movie a 9 out of 10, for the originality, and cinematography. Good work, folks. I was impressed!!!