If you seen Cloverfield, don't bother with this one.

Rating: 6/10 (6 January 2012)

Beginning with the good aspects of this film, I have to say I was surprised by the cast. The kids do a good job and, even if I wasn't expecting anything good from Elle Fanning (don't know why), she did proved me wrong and did a brilliant job.
Having said that, it's hard to defend this film. The narrative is full of holes and it's very predictable, even annoying. Bits like the one where a lighter doesn't work until the very last moment are simply stupid at this point in time because we've all seen it in a lot of movies and we know what's going to happen. And that's just one example in many others. It's like they think we're stupid. The story is a bit dated and adds nothing to the genre and, worst of all, it's very badly worked. As for the rest, it's competent as any decent Hollywood film, but it doesn't stand out in any way, making it banal.
If you seen Cloverfield, and I loved that movie, don't bother with this one. It'll just make you angry.
6/10 (and I'm being nice)