Pretty good, despite the gimmicky camera work.

Rating: 7/10 (26 November 2008)

In this day and age of reality TV and reality TV style shaky camera work, here's another film that just says "me too" all over it. A cross between The Blair Witch Project and Godzilla pretty much sums up this film.
Now I'm not a big fan of this style of camera work but I've been able to put up with it in many of today's films because it's been used sparingly. But this film not only uses it, it takes it to the extreme. I understand this film tries to add realism by using this technique but aren't there other ways to to this? Ways that don't cause migraines?
Anyway, despite the occasional headaches, this film is pretty good. I'm especially impressed by the visual effects. The monster and destruction of Manhattan all look very real. I'm especially impressed by the relatively small budget on which this was made. The effects is comparable or even better than those made on a much larger budget.
So, the interesting story and characters and kick-ass special effects make this film worth watching.