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Cloverfield

2008
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 25m
Revolves around a monster attack in New York as told from the point of view of a small group of people. (imdb)
Directed by:
Matt Reeves Matt Reeves
Written by:
Drew Goddard Drew Goddard
Starring:
Rick Overton Rick Overton Anjul Nigam Anjul Nigam Mike Vogel Mike Vogel Lizzy Caplan Lizzy Caplan Ben Feldman Ben Feldman Jessica Lucas Jessica Lucas Chris Mulkey Chris Mulkey T.J. Miller T.J. Miller Odette Annable Odette Annable Liza Lapira Liza Lapira Charlyne Yi Charlyne Yi Tim Griffin Tim Griffin
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Franchise:
Cloverfield
Genres:
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action, Horror
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, French, Japanese, Russian
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Cloverfield

2008
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 25m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 09 Dec 2020
82
51st
I remember the brilliant marketing campaign a lot more than the movie itself, which is more clever than it is good.
Rated 09 Dec 2020
ytadelYtadel
Rated 19 Jan 2008
6
70th
The bastard child of Godzilla and Blair Witch delivers solid suspense, characters, scares, and a cool monster. It's such a fundamentally simple film that it's not really worth a lot of analysis or additional viewings, but for a one-time pulse-pounding thrill, it's solid. Also, Lizzy Caplan is my new movie girlfriend and I am in love with her.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Mar 2016
75
65th
I have to run for how long? Just kill me now.
Rated 22 Mar 2016
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 24 Jun 2019
70
48th
When I first saw this (I'm thinking; no gotta be a mistake, I'm watching someone's home movie) See for me that's the trick make me believe it's really happening If you ask me those are the most effective scares I wish more found footage films were done like this
Rated 24 Jun 2019
doctor7doctor7
Rated 29 Apr 2008
79
70th
The first 15-20 minutes which feel more like a teenage soap-opera than a monster film are annoying to get through but once you do the movie is well worth it. The handy-cam style, if you can stomach it, really adds to the realism of the film. The acting is naturalistic, for the most part, with some minor quips. The film is very well put together and obeys the rule of "what you don't see is far more scary than what you do." Certainly one of the best monster flicks that's come out in a while.
Rated 29 Apr 2008
loservilleloserville
Rated 08 Feb 2008
82
83rd
It was a hell of a fun ride, and that is all I wanted.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 15 Sep 2008
96
95th
This Movie was my personal surpise 2008...everyone told me this Movie is bad, so I've waited for DVD release. Afterall I was really angry because it might be a great evening in Cinema. I disagree with all negative Criticks.. this one is much better than Rec or other hand camera Flicks. It's really thrilling and creates a great "end of the world" atmosphere. It was my first BlueRay buy, and watched it 3 times by now.
Rated 15 Sep 2008
lucluc
Rated 06 May 2009
80
91st
Great suspens movie. It looks like a nightmare in New-york and in the beginning you don't know what happen exactly. Only Americans can make such movies with plenty of visual effects. First I was thinking of 9/11, a sort of terrorist action but then later on we see the creature, 91 meter high, unbelievable !!!
Rated 06 May 2009
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 15 Apr 2008
69
53rd
The final act borders on ridiculous, no, it IS flat out ridiculous but up until then it's a good old fashioned horror romp filled with stupid characters doing stupid things. Oh and the "hidden message" at the end of the credits is just another tame marketing gimmick.
Rated 15 Apr 2008
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 17 Nov 2010
75
82nd
A good movie I think
Rated 17 Nov 2010
whoreificWhoreific
Rated 23 Aug 2008
60
35th
I can't stand the guy behind the camera
Rated 23 Aug 2008
supergloosupergloo
Rated 04 May 2008
2
5th
It's amazing when so much technical skill--I'd include the Star Wars prequels here--is coupled to what basically are lousy stories. But I suppose this is the wave of the future--sound and fury signifying nothing.
Rated 04 May 2008
obdurateObdurate
Rated 25 Apr 2009
90
91st
It was awesome. The monster was really cool and now that I know the story behind it it's just that much cooler. Competent acting and camera work that makes you feel like you're there, along with some inspired scenes (horse and buggy for example) created an incredible atmosphere. I had loads of fun watching this and since it's short it doesn't overstay its welcome.
Rated 25 Apr 2009
djrossdjross
Rated 24 Sep 2010
45
34th
Reasonably well-done and entertaining for this type of fare. One of the things working in its favour is that the filmmakers were clearly aware that it was a good idea to keep it short. Clearly and shamelessly sets out to capitalize upon both the imagery of the Twin Towers attack and the anxious state of mind of the post-September 11 epoch. The movie does not claim or possess sufficient significance, however, to warrant being terribly offended about this. Those who detest shaky-cam should avoid.
Rated 24 Sep 2010
cambelcambel
Rated 31 Jan 2008
66
44th
Although it has its flaws around the script you never feel that silliness in a disturbing way. It's quick and painless. The craftmanship is exciting. Just think of it as an expensive "Blair Witch"
Rated 31 Jan 2008
paxtonPaxton
Rated 20 Oct 2012
48
18th
I was thoroughly unimpressed, but I will give credit where credit is due. The helicopter crash is frighteningly realistic. I should know, I rode The Big Drop at Six Flags.
Rated 20 Oct 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 22 Feb 2009
30
31st
I'm amazed that the camera survives that long.....
Rated 22 Feb 2009
auritechauritech
Rated 19 Jan 2008
90
90th
Never before has a monster movie, a genre mostly limited to cheesy effects and big dumb lumbering destruction of models, evoked a feeling of absolute terror. Cloverfield does best in spotlighting the human side of things, far more than any King Kong or kaiju film ever has. It wasn't flawless by any means, but it definitely fit the bill of being what it set out to be and doing it with believability. Also, the 1st person perspective really does work; it isn't shakycam hell like Blair Witch.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 18 Jan 2008
90
86th
As great as it possibly could be. Is it the greatest thing ever? No. Does it accomplish its intent in the best possible way? Yes. 80 minutes of gripping intensity. Great job. Michael Giachianno's "Overture form Cloverfield" over the credits is fucking incredible also.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 01 Dec 2014
84
75th
A recreation of 9/11 dealing with the symbolism of that event
Rated 01 Dec 2014
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 23 Aug 2008
75
41st
Difficult: what do you give a movie that's above average and impresses you by doing so very much with so little? But wait, what if this film also gives you a headache b/c of the most unnecessarily hyperactive use of the shaky-cam ever? I honestly felt a bit nauseous by the end and had to look away from the screen. If you don't mind watching the most dizzying cam ever (many don't &I hear it's more palatable on the small screen) you might want to pop 2 dramamine & "enjoy". And you give it a 75.
Rated 23 Aug 2008
huychuHuychu
Rated 19 Jan 2008
82
52nd
One of the most thrilling monster movies ever meets an episode of Laguna Beach: Cruisin' Manhattan. The monster movie portions of the film are worth about 120 points, but the people are insufferable enough to make you long for their devouring.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
coolkow19Coolkow19
Rated 24 Jan 2008
80
64th
Sometimes you just want to punch Hud, the guy holding the camera, because he talks too much and doesn't look at the monster enough. Despite that, this is a good movie that should entertain you!
Rated 24 Jan 2008
tobiaTobia
Rated 02 Feb 2008
80
85th
All-around decent. The film worked BECAUSE we didn't have the stupid scientist/military expert/genius highschool student telling us how the monster's biology could be turned against it to save the day -- I would've had to shut my brain off. But with this, you don't know what's going on in the beginning, and you still don't know by the end. Excellent. If anything, I would've liked to see LESS of the monster and more of its path-of-carnage. Up the mystery!
Rated 02 Feb 2008
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 02 May 2008
80
84th
Very exciting monster movie. The ending was pretty schmaltzy, but the shots of monster carnage made up for it. Oh and for everyone calling it a Blair Witch ripoff, Blair Witch was itself a blatant (and inferior) ripoff of Cannibal Holocaust.
Rated 02 May 2008
ewp805ewp805
Rated 11 Aug 2009
75
60th
Wasn't able to live up to the incredible amount of hype, but delivered pretty well. Quite unexplained story and sub par acting weigh it down, but Cloverfield still provides an entertaining monster-movie experience.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 01 Sep 2015
65
11th
"Cloverfield" has no soundtrack, no back story, no subplot, no narration. We stay with the group as something attacks Manhattan. Even with the handheld camera gimmick, the production values are impressive. Even at a brisk 82 minutes, "Cloverfield" comes close to wearing out its welcome. And some of the hand-heldshots defy the conceit of the film, unless somebody taped the camera to his head. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun with this inside-out take on the monster movie.
Rated 01 Sep 2015
deredere
Rated 21 Jul 2008
30
14th
A supposedly lo-fi movie shot with a camera with a list price of $150,000.00. Riddled with bad actors and predictable scenes that scream Hollywood.
Rated 21 Jul 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 13 Mar 2008
64
37th
It's pretty well executed for it's concept, but I don't think it's that great of a concept. Also towards the end it gets worse in so many ways.
Rated 13 Mar 2008
ivytivyt
Rated 07 Apr 2009
0
1st
Godzilla would so kick the Clovefield monster's ass. A bunch of not-to-interesting people running around with a shaky camera and the ugliest gore you'll ever see doesn't make a good time. And, plus, the ending is fucking retarded and if anyone actually understood what happened they'd be lying to you. Horrid. Avoid at all costs.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 21 Jan 2008
81
44th
A good ride until the last act, when things just become too ridiculous and schmaltzy.
Rated 21 Jan 2008
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 22 Oct 2010
40
23rd
Textbook example of good idea, bad execution. Good idea: A giant monster movie, from the perspective of normal people caught in the middle. Bad execution: Those people are self-absorbed caricatures of millennials - impossible to sympathize with, even and especially as a member of that generation. There were a sprinkling of interesting moments, mostly to do with the monster, and flares of characterization and humor. But there have been so many better personal-monster-experience movies made since.
Rated 22 Oct 2010
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 08 Feb 2008
79
54th
It got a bad rap for being hard to watch, but I didn't find that at all. Entertaining as shit, original, and well, just a great theatre film. Although, I don't think I would watch it again on the small screen. It's not that entertaining.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
evnEv@n
Rated 10 Dec 2008
95
91st
One of the most unique, incredible films ever. I can't tell you how much I'm anticipating Cloverfield 2. This NEEDS to be seen. Oh and this is a huge spoiler, for those of you who have seen the movie but wanted a good look at the monster, here's a great pic. http://www.kaijuhq.org/cloverfieldmon02.jpg Grade: A
Rated 10 Dec 2008
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 22 Jan 2008
91
95th
Once in a great while, a film will grab me, shake me, surprise me and not allow me to forget it. "Cloverfield" is one of the movie experiences you don't forget. There's something very human about it - the filming technique, the characters, and the quick glimpses of terror. Extraordinarily clever marketing aside, the filmmakers actually deliver a product better than anything a preview could tease us with. I loved this movie, it's an easy early choice for one of the best films of the new year.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Unfairly maligned at the time, it's a decent little found-footage adventure.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Jul 2008
90
93rd
I am all for Cloverfield, which possesses one of the best viral marketing campaigns I have ever seen. This flick begins my celebrity crush on Odette Yustman, who I put on-par (at least) with Megan Fox in the looks department. The 'shaky'-camera work was brilliant (though I often am not impressed with the style), and it sports an inspired, brilliant monster design, concept & execution. The scene with the white horse and buggy legitimately gave me chills. A very complete film with no fatal flaws.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
nobletNoblet
Rated 28 Aug 2016
75
57th
All the characters are dumb jerks and I still cared when they were in danger. That's some magical shit.
Rated 28 Aug 2016
antilaantila
Rated 24 Feb 2008
91
93rd
Not a particular good movie, but the experience of watching it at a cinema boosted the score a bit. It's completely terrifying at moments. It's a good showcase of the human side of a monster invasion. No scientists in white coats to save the day by revealing the weakness just at the end. Probably the best monster movie there is, which doesn't say a whole lot.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
xaddictxaddict
Rated 26 Feb 2008
90
98th
Beautiful acting, CGI (for 2008), First Person View and plot. I love the way everything works, the many questions it asks you and the way you don;t get any answers and everything is left open. Nice scary stuff inbetween, emotions and an underlying story about friendship and love. tops!
Rated 26 Feb 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 05 May 2008
40
41st
A really old premise, a monster on the loose in NY with a twist that will leave you twisting unfortunately if you're even slightly prone to motion sickness, the twist being that you view the action through a handycam, its literally a rollercoaster ride that probably won't leave you wanting more.
Rated 05 May 2008
drewDrew
Rated 28 Dec 2008
14
0th
Some audience members prone to migraines have cited the film as a trigger due to the (intentionally) shaky camera work, I can only wish that I had been so lucky to have taken such a headache as this may have given the film the final nail in the coffin which would have allowed me to turn it off before the finish.
Rated 28 Dec 2008
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 16 Nov 2009
70
65th
Good idea transforms into a decent enough monster flick. Lots of hand-held confusion meets endless amounts of dialogue like "Oh my God!" and "Holy shit!". Seems to me that Americans have a strange tendency to invoke the lord when they're either scared shitless or having sex.
Rated 16 Nov 2009
tivogirltivogirl
Rated 07 Feb 2008
65
31st
An okay mashup of Blair Witch and Godzilla, but the camera work make me literally ill within 15 minutes. I was pissed I had to just listen to most of it, trying to take peeks when I thought the monster would appear.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 19 Jan 2008
55
33rd
It's certainly a unique monster movie. Thecamcorder style filming was done well, and immerses the audience. There are scenes that are extremely tense, there's a lot of humor, and the filming gives it a strong sense of realism. But honestly, even though it did everything right, it needed more monster. There are great scenes, but theyre separated by stretches of shaky running and cowering in dust. Cloverfield is as good as can be expected for its concept, I'm just not sure the concept worked.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 28 May 2008
63
61st
A thriller that explores how we increasingly view horror through the remove of a visual medium. If some called its appropriation of 9/11 imagery exploitative, that's only because it's so effective. Unlike the other horror blockbuster to have done so recently (War of the Worlds), Cloverfield at least has the courage of its convictions. It ends the only way it could, yet it tempers its nihilism with the notion that the accumulation of small moments of happiness can stave off the approach of hell.
Rated 28 May 2008
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 17 Jul 2009
78
78th
The camera is weird, the plot is slow to get off the ground, but once it takes off it's very good.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 15 Mar 2016
3
38th
If Godzilla channeled the nuclear anxiety of post-Hiroshima Japan, Cloverfield uses as its inspiration the chaotic, fractured media coverage of 9/11 to strike horror into audiences. (It's surely no coincidence that the lead is moving to Japan.) It's even bolder than Spielberg's War of the Worlds, and while that film considered the incomprehensibility of tragedy on a massive scale, Cloverfield hits you with personal loss. Not bad for a 73-minute creature feature.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
njoynJoy
Rated 24 May 2008
85
90th
Extremely entertaining, and even though it started to get worse at the ending; I wasn't disappointed at all. One of the most original movies I have ever seen.
Rated 24 May 2008
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 22 Feb 2008
96
99th
It's so hard to find a unique movie these days. This movie would have just been a regular monster movie, but the handy-cam aspect made it seem real and an amazing experience. I was actually scared when the first eathquake occurs because I felt like I was in this situation. The monster looked sweet too, sort of like something you'd see in Gears of War or Resistance.
Rated 22 Feb 2008
tidusffxTidusFFX
Rated 17 Mar 2008
99
99th
Flawed, but easily the best experience I've ever had in a cinema. I love it!
Rated 17 Mar 2008
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
68
63rd
Cloverfield's strengths are its unrelenting pace, action and fun. It's well shot and for the most part the cast do okay in terms of their performances. The film does have a real feel of dread & anticipation about it. It's a shame it has two major weakness. First is the blander than bland "Dawson Creek-esq" cast, who are solid enough actors, but are boring people. Second is the disappointing end sequence. The final 15 minutes or so are misjudged & seem out of context to the rest of the film.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 18 May 2008
2
21st
What do you get when you take a bunch of shitty actors that are impossible to like, a handycam that is so shaky you will want to vomit, a bunch of shit that never gets explained and a beyond terrible ending? Cloverfield!
Rated 18 May 2008
jebJeb
Rated 25 Jul 2008
55
36th
A suspensful, creepy and explosive thrill-ride that keeps you guessing until....the rather horrible ending. Other than that, it's a really unique monster flick that has great camcorder style filming, along with some awesome scenes! Also, that monster is incredible!
Rated 25 Jul 2008
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 20 Jan 2008
84
74th
One of the few times where months and months of ridiculous expectations are--for the most part--met. Action-packed and one hell of a roller coaster ride. Unfortunate that the audience I saw the film with booed the ending. Don't believe the hype, this is the real deal. Also, pay particular attention to one of the final scenes and stay after the credits...
Rated 20 Jan 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 11 Jan 2012
84
46th
Pretty good considering it's a foundfootage film. While that's a dead genre by now, Cloverfield is one of the few foundfootage movies with great visual effects and a story that keep you interested and wondering throughout its short runtime. Its a pretty well-done movie overall and the alien aspects aren't special but they're still cool to say the least.
Rated 11 Jan 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 28 Jun 2008
63
60th
Supposedly all shot through the lens of one of the characters' compact digicam, Cloverfield is a novel hybrid genre movie: Blair Witch Project meets monster flick. It works; fast-paced, high on thrills and scares, great fx. Sadly, it's also geared towards the lowest common denom. in that it's a love story and populated with preppy kids with zero character, pretty to look at but interchangeably boring - the fodder type. I guess with a winter-blockbuster some things are a given. It's still good.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
thedo666thedo666
Rated 23 Jun 2008
80
66th
Imagine Blair Witch had sex with Godzilla on the set of The Day after Tomorrow. And you get Cloverfield. And its quite good.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 15 Jul 2015
78
51st
The found footage style is done very well, and the scenes with Clover are incredible. But why did they have to put one of the most annoying characters in history in charge of the camera?! When you're not being drawn out by his stupidity or the bad dialogue, there's an earnestly intriguing movie to be held.
Rated 15 Jul 2015
krmrkrmr
Rated 26 Jan 2008
86
75th
Surprisingly good. I didn't like the plot they had going on, but other than that it was just a bunch of fun. And I think the character POV worked pretty well, much more so than that scene from Doom (to say the least). A little better than your average popcorn flick, and I'm glad that it brought monster movies back in a good way. And "Roar!" by Michael Ginoccio that played a minute into the credits is AMAZING.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
patrickvapatrickva
Rated 26 Jan 2008
76
23rd
Different, but in a good way. Always a risk to do something this different, but in this case it works. I didn't get into the viral hype before seeing it, but I don't think that took away from the fun.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
terrymacterrymac
Rated 29 Jun 2009
56
28th
Intermittently effective, but I found the protagonists too irritating to want to sit through it again.
Rated 29 Jun 2009
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 02 Mar 2009
75
64th
Saw it at home so didn't get the Wow factor the visuals looked designed for. Definitely liked the change of pace from normal monster in city films. However, the wibbly-wobbly camera starts to make the brain ache, plus this is one advanced camera to have nightvision and and an unending battery. In summary, quite good, not sure what the fuss is about.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
adoubleadouble
Rated 18 Sep 2012
75
53rd
A really bland beginning, and none of the characters ever really connected with me. Still, the monster was cool and a lot of the major action and suspense scenes are really well done.
Rated 18 Sep 2012
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 14 Aug 2009
62
35th
Thank God the monster showed up to save us from that party! As a one off this kinda works. Peek behind the concept though and this is feels exceptionally hollow. Oh, and watch the "Startled" South Park ep, too funny
Rated 14 Aug 2009
timmotimmo
Rated 02 Jul 2008
95
88th
Easily the best monster movie every made. An artistic achievement that breaks a ton of rules and makes it work. Probably the most real-feeling movie of the year, even considering the whole "monster" thing.
Rated 02 Jul 2008
sproostsproost
Rated 21 Nov 2023
70
66th
A good early movie by Matt Reeves that showcases a strong grasp on technique and his awareness of how much to show and not show to create shock and tension. A sign of ability and promise that became fulfilled with his.. yes, there i go again, cinematic masterpieces Planet of the Apes 2 and 3. Great sound design, but demanding of a good sound system or headphones to fully translate. Dramatically or thematically it is pretty meaningless but that's par for the course for mid-range blockbusters
Rated 21 Nov 2023
maxfischarmaxfischar
Rated 03 Mar 2008
5
0th
I could go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on about why this film is terrible. Message me or something if you really feel like debating it (screen name Bertfischar on AIM - I'm usually up for a Cloverfield debate). Instead I'll just say that the only reason this gets a 5 is because I appreciate the ambition of trying to do something different.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 20 Jan 2008
72
64th
Parts of the movie were "jump out at you" scary, but others were just suspenseful. The shaky-cam shots were sometimes headache-inducing, but it was well worth it to see this movie in theaters-- you just can't get the same feeling on the small screen. I'd also like to mention that the overture was really well written, very fitting for this movie.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
jetpacjetpac
Rated 18 Dec 2008
88
62nd
very very cool
Rated 18 Dec 2008
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 12 Oct 2010
70
77th
In the short time Cloverfield is on the screen, it manages to do pretty much everything it needs to. It doesn't waste time, clocking in under 90 minutes, but it makes use of almost every second. The shaky-cam doesn't usually break the immersion level, and the acting is quite good, especially because they actors are mostly a group of unknowns. Regardless, Cloverfield delivers an adrenaline packed thrill-ride, which makes me really hope nothing decides to attack my city.
Rated 12 Oct 2010
jonnyboyjonny_boy
Rated 14 Mar 2008
73
64th
Pretty thrilling entertainment, but despite the new point of view this all has been seen before. The ending sequence is also too long, there's about three perfect times to end the film but it just keeps going on cliched as hell. Somehow the 85 minutes still kept me focused and I must say it made Godzilla look like a puppet.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
philipPhilip
Rated 27 Feb 2008
66
46th
A smooth introduction make the characters come out nicely and really gives you the feeling of watching someones home video. This is all great, but after a while it derails into cliche dialog and obviously scripted camera angles. Disappointment would be a suitable word to describe it.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
nikedmondsonnikedmondson
Rated 06 Jul 2010
96
94th
The most original take on the monster movie genre I could ever imagine. Some cheesy dialogue from the annoying first-person character of Hud is rather distracting, but the film itself is brilliant. What makes it stand out from anything I've ever seen is that the danger feels very real. More than any other disaster film I've ever seen, it actually feels like everything could go wrong in an instant. A brilliantly executed style makes the mood of this film simply awe-inspiring.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
77
52nd
A sort of Blair Witch Project crossed with Godzilla, Cloverfield is economically paced, stylistically clever, and filled with scares.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
58
60th
Pretty much the only JJ Abrams thing I've enjoyed because it was short and made the yuppies out to be idiotic objects of hate, rather than clumsily trying to make you empathize with them. Abrams CANNOT do characters beyond stock types, however most of the attention is on the special effects which were impressive in 2008. One of a handful of films that I've felt on top of seeing and hearing - experiencing this in the cinema was bone-rattling.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 06 Feb 2008
6
34th
Hasn't lived up to its hype entirely but as you know, I'm a sucker for monster films. I liked how the story was always moving forward, so I wasn't bored for a second. The acting is quite awful but all in all it's a fun, if flawed film.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
tangvampireTangVampire
Rated 22 Aug 2008
92
73rd
I was actually very impressed by this movie. It's quite gripping, and though I never really got attached to the characters, they intrigued me enough to be interested about their fates. Good stuff; the ending is great.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 01 Jul 2016
93
97th
This is the best monster film I've ever seen, just edging out The Host. Cloverfield is definitely not as sharp as The Host - its plot and characters certainly don't compare - but the visuals and the presentation just really did it for me.
Rated 01 Jul 2016
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 07 Apr 2008
72
32nd
It's definitely flawed, there was too much shaky cam, the characters weren't especially likable and it was more funny than tense. Still, it was pretty fun and the concept was pretty cool.
Rated 07 Apr 2008
venicevenice
Rated 18 Jul 2010
18
1st
I like the name of this movie. And nothing else.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
65th
Marred by so so acting and a romantic storyline that wasn't needed, it still succeeds in being fresher than 95 percent of sci-fi movies in the last 20 years.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
mini_tMini-T
Rated 20 Jul 2008
84
52nd
Godzilla meets The Blair witch project. But it was scary at some times and liked the way way of filming. However it wasn't clear what I was watching but tought it was realistic. But there where alsow some things I didn't buy like the camera surviving/filming for a very very long time .. Could have been better , but alsow way worse so think most people will enjoy it. I did.
Rated 20 Jul 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 02 Apr 2008
35
26th
Home made movie. Nothing interesting. The (most important) first ten minutes were annoying. Come on, we've seen Blair Witch Project already too many times! --- Well, I finaly forced myself to see this flick till the end. Movie ended up to have a decent story, some good effects, but the shooting concept was still irriteting. The previously recorded parts of the video tape gave good depth for the main character.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
erikstronkserikstronks
Rated 17 Oct 2008
80
57th
Een van de betere monsterfilms, en leuk om te zien hoe J.J. Abrams, net als in Lost, een verhaal kan vertellen terwijl zo weinig informatie wordt gegeven.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
x_humanx-human
Rated 12 Feb 2010
79
59th
Not as Drama Club as you might think. Too slow to start, but once Kong's at the gates it picks up the pace. It may take itself a little too seriously though. CGI was spotty at best. They also killed off the only character I kinda liked. [Rifftrax hits the nail squarely on the head. Gives the MTV generation the bashing it so richly deserves.]
Rated 12 Feb 2010
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 05 Feb 2008
60
33rd
Competent and effective good time at the movies. 80% marketing and 20% film.
Rated 05 Feb 2008
dippyblondedippyblonde
Rated 15 May 2009
70
47th
Kind of a cross between Blair Witch and Godzilla. The main problem with this is that the characters are horrid selfish people that you really don't care about and some of the scenes look very pre-arranged seeing as it meant to be done from an amateur viewpoint. Saying that I am a sucker for a good monster movie and that is what you get
Rated 15 May 2009
dougcollinsDougCollins
Rated 25 Oct 2008
100
93rd
This movie is just incredible. I was completely sucked in. Hand-Held camera effect was what sets this apart from any other monster movie.Saw it for a second time on DVD and it still packs a punch
Rated 25 Oct 2008
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 04 Feb 2009
69
51st
A novel idea, but promoting a movie the same way one promotes a TV show like "Lost" fails on a lot of levels. It would have been better as a standalone type project like The Blair Witch Project, because when you let out a bunch of information as supplemental to a movie but still give no concrete answers, all you do is spawn an annoying group of pompous fanboys/fangirls that need a kick in the throat.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Jan 2008
91
87th
Hopes were high for this mysterious marketing behemoth. No one really knew what Cloverfield was about but everyone wanted to see it. Without a doubt, Cloverfield lives up to its lofty expectations and in most ways exceeds them. One of the most refreshing and unique movies in decades, Cloverfield takes monster movies to new heights by using a level of realism unseen in virtually any movie before it. It will be hard not to remember this vividly for years. It's truly remarkable.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
confusciousconfuscious
Rated 20 Sep 2008
40
3rd
It should be a 30 minute short-film. The handy-cam shooting is interesting for about the first 20 minutes, then it just wears on you. Unless you feel really compelled to see this movie, find something better to watch.
Rated 20 Sep 2008
jack_boomJack Boom
Rated 17 Oct 2008
70
33rd
All the hype surrounding this film actually lived up to expectations. If you can get past the constant camera movement (think Blair Witch Project with double the shakiness) and underdeveloped characters, you will get a suspenseful monster flick that delivers with jolts of excitement and fearful fun.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
sw0sw0
Rated 07 Jul 2008
92
91st
What a thrill this movie was. I loved how the movie was directed.
Rated 07 Jul 2008
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 Apr 2009
7
65th
Liked it more the second time around. Some camera shots are unbelievable at times but it doesn't make it terrible. Worth the watch.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 18 May 2008
65
57th
A fun popcorn flick. It could have been more worthwhile if the dialogue and acting wasn't so awful and the characters weren't so painfully thin, but those aspects are simply much more apparent with a movie that is filmed in a realistic manner. In fact, at times the visuals were almost eerily practical. Other times, not so much. That said, I think this movie would be incredibly enjoyable in, say, IMAX format.
Rated 18 May 2008
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 23 May 2010
4
90th
Normally I don't care that much for POV movies, nor sci-fi alien movies, but man, this was well written, well acted, and very well executed! - Very Good.
Rated 23 May 2010
absentisabsentis
Rated 10 Jun 2008
76
57th
Really good monster film but be warned that it may make you sea sick. Still, builds up the suspense really well but let down by a weak CGI monster.
Rated 10 Jun 2008
alquimistaAlquimista
Rated 22 Mar 2008
90
80th
Surprisingly good. The way it's filmed makes it a very real experience for the audience. Much more than a Blair Witch style clone. Very good stuff indeed.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 25 Jan 2008
85
93rd
Somewhat confusing to start with with some fantastical moments. Maintains humor throughout without sacrificing action and tension. In your face scenes and builds up nicely toward the end.
Rated 25 Jan 2008

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