Cloverfield (2008)

Stars	User	Rating
11	BeeDub	82 _50th
I remember the brilliant marketing campaign a lot more than the movie itself, which is more clever than it is good.
9	Ytadel	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.
8	BillyShears	75 _65th
I have to run for how long? Just kill me now.
7	Jasongirl67	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
5	doctor7	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.
5	loserville	82 _83rd
It was a hell of a fun ride, and that is all I wanted.
5	NathanDarko	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.
4	joseywales	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.
4	Whoreific	60 _35th
I can't stand the guy behind the camera
4	luc	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 !!!
4	chemtrails	75 _82nd
A good movie I think
3	cambel	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"
3	djross	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.
3	supergloo	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.
3	auritech	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.
3	weirdyoda	90 _85th
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.
3	Obdurate	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.
3	begoniabol	30 _31st
I'm amazed that the camera survives that long.....
3	Paxton	48 _17th
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.
2	Coolkow19	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!
2	JohnnyZombie	81 _44th
A good ride until the last act, when things just become too ridiculous and schmaltzy.
2	Moribunny	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.
2	terrymac	56 _28th
Intermittently effective, but I found the protagonists too irritating to want to sit through it again.
2	TidusFFX	99 _99th
Flawed, but easily the best experience I've ever had in a cinema. I love it!
2	TheDenizen	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.
2	dere	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.
2	Kavu	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.
2	tivogirl	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.
2	krmr	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.
2	Pickpocket	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!
2	Tobia	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!
2	mlightle3	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.
2	Alex Watkins	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.
2	Difontaine	75 _66th
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.
2	antila	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.
2	Skenkere	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.
2	MJVmovieMan	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.
2	theficionado	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.
2	nJoy	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.
2	saucyjack	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...
2	Huychu	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.
2	patrickva	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.
2	st_fly	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.
2	thedo666	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.
2	xaddict	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!
2	Biedronski	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.
2	TonythePony	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
2	Jeb	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!
2	TheRealJ-Ro	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.
2	INDYATMN	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.
2	Ev@n	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
2	Drew	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.
2	ewp805	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.
2	ivyt	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.
2	oldgoat	78 _78th
The camera is weird, the plot is slow to get off the ground, but once it takes off it's very good.
2	Okkervil	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.
2	DavidBlast	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.
2	Noblet	75 _57th
All the characters are dumb jerks and I still cared when they were in danger. That's some magical shit.
2	Ununnilium	39 _22nd
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.
2	Leonardis	84 _47th
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.
2	The Pirate	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.
2	Ag0stoMesmer	3 _73rd
Unfairly maligned at the time, it's a decent little found-footage adventure.
2	Goldbluming	84 _74th
A recreation of 9/11 dealing with the symbolism of that event
2	adouble	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.
2	hakkanarejo	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.
1	TripleSH	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.
1	StarSiren	70 _45th
Pretty good monster flick. I could have personally dealt with a little less shaking of the camera, but unfortunately for me, that point of view was what made the movie a little more interesting.
1	DavidKahane	72 _51st
The hook is as irresistible as it is simple. You can almost hear the pitch echoing faintly on the soundtrack as the film unfolds: "It's Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla!" Reeves does a solid job of structuring his shots so they convey the necessary information while believably being created by someone in the midst of the action. The screenplay is less successful at providing a compelling reasons for our band of thinly-drawn protagonists to continue charging deeper into the fray.
1	willofgaia	85 _58th
Such an intense ride, and so effectively filmed. A couple of bumps here and there, along with some bland characters, but when this film gets it right, it knocks it out of the fucking park.
1	CCLZA	60 _33rd
Competent and effective good time at the movies. 80% marketing and 20% film.
1	AgentSnipe	88 _95th
A real powerhouse of an action film. There are moments that are so real within this monster catastrophe. While the handheld camera may cause motion sickness, the style of the film is unique and thrilling and will most certainly be replicated by wannabes hoping to capitalize on Cloverfield's success. That's Hollywood's way, after all.
1	psiXaos	70 _52nd
A big chunk of my points go to the technical excellence and realism of the concept production here, as there is not much going on in other aspects. Characters are not realistic, not fun or likeable (especially the 'camera guy'), the plot is messy and ridicilous at the end. Many complains but I can bare with the shaky camera, just don't use it every second movie made!
1	x-human	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.]
1	Shoran	65 _40th
Refreshing take on an overused concept. However it falls very flat in the plot department.
1	Dorkovsky	6 _73rd
Even though the storyline is cliche, it would have worked better if the characters weren't so one-dimensional. Still was fun though.
1	jetpac	88 _62nd
very very cool
1	Jellysauce	0 _2nd
Cloverfield is so repulsive its nauseating (literally!). Whats even the point of making a giant monster movie if you only focus the story on the boring, privileged, and cliched 20-somethings trapped in the situation? Conceptually the whole found footage/shaky cam thing is a great idea, but its also a gimmick that could never carry the entire film on its back. It constantly feels lacking caused by its own stylistic limitations. oh yeah and FUCK SHAKY CAM!!! YOU CHEAP VISION-LESS ASSHOLES!
1	kaedesmith	85 _80th
Great movie if slightly predictable in terms of the boyfriend going back for his girlfriend, knight in shining armour kinda thing. Genuinly frightening because of the hand held camera.
1	Kojiless	68 _72nd
Don't really mind the lack of story, and actually welcome the change from the Hollywood "gots t'splain it fer th' audience in a montage" style of storytelling. However, the acting is fairly sub-par and the fact that the guy can, for the most part, keep the camera straight and upright the whole movie, despite climbing over broken buildings, running from creatures, etc. is pretty ridiculous.
1	GravyMaximus	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.
1	bizort	79 _76th
Besides the main character going back into the city for some inexplicable reason, I found this to be a pretty good little film. It did what Paranormal Activity should've done: Presented a horror/suspenseful film with some subtleties.
1	timmo	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.
1	teknicolor	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.
1	nutcrackr	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.
1	angrypierre	71 _51st
I liked the concept. Unfortunately that brings with it horrible camera work. Also didn't see it in the cinema, so lost some of it's big-screen 'wow' factor for the effects and excellent sound. Also, it starts incredibly slowly. You could easily have cut 10 of chaff out before we get down to business. Overall? Not bad. Not worth the hype, but not terrible either.
1	parcaliham	80 _64th
15 Subat 08 flyiin salon 1, seans 17:30, uurcanla & Blair Witch Projeckt filminden cok daha iyi.Kamera ayni stil gibi dursa da daha iyi kullanilmis ve ozel efektler cok iyi yerlestirilmis.Film o kadar icine cekti ki, yanimdaki chips sosunu ustume bosalttim.party, kisileri tanimamiz icin cok iyi bir yol olmus.alisilmisin disinda ve gercekci oldugu, sizi filmin icine cektigi icin korkutucu.Canavar saldirdiginda saat 9:55.55 yelkovanda 11'dir = 9/11 yani.Bunun gibi ufak ayrintilari sevdim.
1	PeaceAnarchy	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.
1	sw0	92 _91st
What a thrill this movie was. I loved how the movie was directed.
1	LennyNero	70 _60th
Nice movie but the intro was way too long and at the end one expected a bit more.
1	TedDedon	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.
1	absentis	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.
1	Alquimista	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.
1	Stain	80 _68th
A surprisingly good movie. The subjective home-movie-style camerawork makes it all more personal and involving. Further proof that the old "giant monster attack" story can still work when done with aplomb
1	MonsterGear	79 _55th
I was pulled in pretty quickly, although I will admit that it very nearly overstays its welcome. It's thrilling and fun, a fine addition to the Giant Monster Destroys Us All film canon. And, isn't that TJ Miller is a show-stealer?
1	martryn	74 _62nd
Above average monster movie where the monster takes a backseat to the drama amongst the survivors. Do hate the shaky cam, though.
1	Tripwyre	79 _75th
Lived up to the hype in theatres, but loses value on subsequent viewings. If you think the concept sounds cool (a monster movie docudrama, like Godzilla captured live from the street), you'll dig the movie, as it's executed as well as it possibly could be. It's a thrilling flick with a straight-forward message, and an awesome original monster. There's lots to like (our POV cameraman is literally named HUD), but it's missing something. Despite the bigger budget and effects, I prefer [REC].
1	Spunkie	55 _52nd
Future-tech indestructible handycam got stuck to cliche-ridden wellbuilt teens. Have to admit it's quite effective though, hope they don't make a habit of it.
1	frederic_g54	6 _35th
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.
1	Mini-T	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.
1	Coffey	75 _54th
It was a great theatrical experience, however not so much on DVD. I enjoyed it, although I could not relate to damn near any of the characters. It was also really unrealistic in the attempting to come off as realistic department.
1	JokerXgg	10 _5th
Other than the fact that the acting was terrible, I had no clue what was going on by the end of the movie... this is one of the worst movies i've seen in 2008. Something i expected to be good and different was a complete waste of my time. "I HAD A GOOD DAY"
1	Big Lemons	88 _83rd
Engaging, action packed monster movie. That's about it. shrugs
1	wcnitz	78 _48th
Definitely a different take on the monster genre. If you can handle the motion sickness, you have to watch it. It's very tense and my eyes were glued to the screen throughout - and, thankfully, I didn't start getting nauseous.
1	yufufi	89 _92nd
One of the best thrillers I've ever seen.
1	aarona1c	95 _90th
My only real gripe is this: How the hell did she run like 5 miles in heels?? That's the real science fiction in this movie. Otherwise, from a technical aspect (and the fact that I've always wanted a Godzilla movie from the crazy Japanese guy on the street perspective), I absolutely loved this movie. Story wise, it was a complete failure for me. I couldn't get into it, and I couldn't really root for anyone. I wanted the characters to die in interesting ways. Color me sicko-red.
1	unohav_1	85 _58th
WAY better than that last Godzilla flick. GODDAMN that was one FUGLY ass monster! Ending was a little weak, but how really should it have ended? What irks me was the fact this was an SD card from the video camera yet the whole movie acted like it was video tape. Re-recording over magnetic tape yelds the results shown in movie with snippets of previously recorded material showing through during cuts, but digital recording formats do not behave that way.
1	Geopoop	45 _42nd
Shaky and somewhat poorly acted, I was expecting more, but sadly it didn't deliver
1	Maxx2029	85 _69th
The movie works surprisingly well, and even if you hate the beginning it set the mood so totally different that you are forgetting what you are watching and the first bang works so much better for it. Even the shakycam style works, not that I want to see it in any other full lenght movie, but once in few years is fine.
1	lavos222	81 _53rd
The handicam concept actually works perfectly in context, and is used in surprising ways. The characters are cliche, but they get the job done. Kudos on keeping the monster shrouded in mystery, it allowed the movie to be suspenseful, rather than silly.
1	jonny_boy	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.
1	Nyx13	50 _16th
Not really scary you don't see much of the monster (godzilla was scarier than this) Too much B.S. the party etc in the movie. no real plot other than what is it that's destroying manhattan.
1	nandorizzi	65 _52nd
Do not create many expectations, of this production of J.J. Abrams (Lost), filmed like Blair Witch. It amuses, though it is not a great movie.
1	KasperL	90 _97th
When found footage is done right, I find it really immersive. And it's pretty neat how the old footage that har been taped over pops up here and there. '10 Cloverfield Lane' was good, but come on, Goddard and Reeves, make me something that's more similar to this, please.
1	Jarmann	55 _20th
pocorn horror, nothing more. Every attempt at some descent dialogue falls flat and just ruins the rest of the movie.
1	evilchaser	75 _69th
ok movie but I never really cared for any of the main characters.
1	muutanet	35 _27th
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.
1	Philip	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.
1	Browncoat	40 _13th
What could have been a cult classic was let down by a terrible plot, poor dialogue and uninspiring characters with whom the audience shares no empathy. Once you get past the nauseating party scene, introducing characters you really don't care about, the "shaky cam" gimmick actually begins to pay off. The action sequences, though rare, were exciting, but there just wasn't enough there to compensate for the terrible script. Entertaining, but I wouldn't recommend it.
1	maxfischar	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.
1	Queiroga	78 _45th
Not A Brilliant Plot, Not A Brilliant Acting, Just a Great Idea that worked well.The Concept is very cool and well done, some random cuts really makes it more realistic, altought, the "Monster" idea would work better if it was a little bit more discreet.
1	Bitch Alert	40 _25th
Technically superb but seriously lacking in emotion and purpose.
1	TangVampire	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.
1	cosMOAnaut	80 _75th
If there was ever a movie made for theater viewing and only theater viewing, it's Cloverfield. The first 20 minutes are a bit contrived and just lame, but once the first rumble kicked in, I was completely immersed in the sense of urgency, crisis and doom that this movie pounds out. I had to laugh when everyone moaned disapprovingly at the end. I'd enjoyed the hell out of the film and decided THIS is what movies were intended to do. Recommended for anyone with an awesome enough home theater.
1	Vrey	90 _95th
well i loved this movie, shaky camera and all.
1	Vandelay1	68 _71st
good movie
1	Timon88	9 _2nd
Hasn't this "found footage" gimmick/bullshit run its course YET? If the idea of 80 minutes of shaky camera, CGI, and stupid, implausible events (like characters with injuries so bad they should have passed out from the pain running all over Manhattan) sounds good to you, you'll love this.
1	Fran020584	80 _54th
Well, i was scared. Quite a clever one, this.
1	davebirch	80 _35th
Very clever take on world affairs, the whole maddness filmed by a handheld camera capturing the terror of it all...just one query. Surely when the shit hits the fan, in real life a) you'd stop filming and run and b) you're video recorder's batteries would die within 30mins.
1	erikstronks	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.
1	confuscious	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.
1	Green Goblin	55 _58th
Would've been better if it was filmed normally. The beginning of this film was slow and cheesy, really. It also needed more scare scenes. Btw, this film is not bad as what people claim it to be and it's also not great.
1	Chacron	80 _60th
A really good, solid film. I love the originality of the cinematography and the setting. The special effects are also truly amazing. The acting is admittedly on the bland side - but this isnt enough to detract from the experience as a whole. A chillingly accurate portrayl of peoples reactions to disasters. Only miss it if you are prone to motion sickness!
1	Castroph	1 _5th
The characters were useless and annoying, the shaky camera was annoying, the monster wasn't that exciting, and the ending was just abrupt and terrible and tried to shove the importance of the god awful characters even though the audience just considers them meat for the monster. All in all, a huge disappointment.
1	dippyblonde	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
1	DougCollins	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
1	Jack Boom	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.
1	RealMacgyver	70 _53rd
Great concept, a bit too shaky though
1	BrutalBrian	79 _57th
Well done monster film. I don't watch Lost, but I like what Mr. Abrams is able to do with a story and an idea. He created an original monster and a monster film in an original way. The actors are very good here, and a few of them are starting to make it big in Hollywood and this is a testament to that. None of them are really annoying and despite most people's opinion on "shaky-cam", I feel it really made this movie feel real. I look forward to seeing what Abrams can do with Star Trek.
1	omgfridge	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.
1	Crim122	90 _50th
Its been what 50 years? And America finally has its Godzilla.
1	ediblenapalm	100 _96th
Where this goes one step further, becoming more than just a horror show, is in the scenes between Rob and Beth, shot a few weeks before, that bookend the mayhem. That the opening and closing moments, depicting the idyllic morning of and late afternoon that he took her to Coney Island, are in such sharp contrast to where these two characters' approaching fates ultimately end up is devastating. This movie is a masterpiece.
1	spleen	81 _73rd
I blame Cloverfield for not only blowing out my subwoofer but also for dropping a miniaturized head of the Statue of Liberty in my dining room. Try explaining that one to AllState.
1	bolivar	75 _75th
rewatch was terrible. can't deny I thoroughly enjoyed it the first time though.
1	venice	18 _1st
I like the name of this movie. And nothing else.
1	overrated	58 _59th
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.
1	krkenney2011	84 _67th
Although the movie gets routinely slammed for the shaky-cam, 'Cloverfield' was an exhilarating thrill ride that had just enough of an emotional tinge to keep me enthralled to the end. A great movie.
1	Sweekoden	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.
1	d_r_e_s_	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.
1	TheSmur	98 _64th
why'd lizzy caplan have to 'esplode
1	nikedmondson	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.
1	wangmaster	62 _10th
Handheld cameras. Lots of bass. No one knows whats going on. Its like a fucking interracial gangbang at a drum 'n bass club.
1	MrGreedy	30 _0th
One of the most boring and tedious films I've had the misfortune to sit through in a long time. Chewing gum for the eyes. Should be a lot of entertainment for the simple minded. You're right, I didn't like this.
1	gorejunky	90 _66th
Getting over that shaky cam feeling, this is a well made and creative attempt by producer JJ Abrams. Great special effects and scenes that you have to rewind to make sure you caught everything. Love the ending--make sure you pay attention before, during and after the credits!
1	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	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.
1	hellboy76	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.
1	bluesubn6	60 _2nd
Suffering from poorly written characters who are also acted horribly, this giant monster survival film is hard to root for. The script is a mess. The film is nauseating, especially when the shakey-cam effect employed is created digitally in post-production where it becomes assaulting to the eyes. The concept provided here is genuine and creative but the lack of payoff in regards to potential is downright sinful. On a side note, the monster's design is also flagrantly uninteresting.
1	Hofschneider	77 _53rd
After 15 minutes I decided to root for the Monster... and well, I won!
1	myfavchords	66 _18th
This movie leaves you with wanting more of a resolution. The actors are alright but there is not a lot to the plot. The monster and the attack on the city seems random.
1	eCitizen	20 _8th
One of the cheesiest monster movies that has ever been made. They apparently could not afford to create decent computer graphics so they decided to cut away whenever they needed to actually show a monster. Cheap, stupid & disappointing.
1	Parexus2	73 _31st
This would of been good, had it not been for the completely illogical, annoying and fucking stupid characters that make you want to fucking smash your head against the wall. I do really like the idea of a personal narrative though, I just hope they execute it better next time.
1	TC Mercado	10 _3rd
Gimmicky, vacant, and unapologetic about it.
1	rttntomatoes	77 _52nd
A sort of Blair Witch Project crossed with Godzilla, Cloverfield is economically paced, stylistically clever, and filled with scares.
1	amazedemon	26 _0th
I'm not a fan of found footage films, and despite all the hype surrounding Cloverfield, it did nothing to assuage my sentiments. This film is uncomfortable, unintelligible and overrated...and not worth the time.
1	jymkata	89 _66th
Hey what if post 9/11 terror was explored with Kaiju-movie tropes? What if you spend an entire movie focusing on the people that Godzilla inevitably steps on while he's fighting Ghidorah? This movie is p rad and anyone who doesn't like it probably came in with the wrong expectations. To them I say: Fuck off back to Pacific Rim, you baby
1	SageSledge	95 _81st
What sets "Cloverfield" apart, aside from its unforgettable marketing campaign, that's had more than a hand in how films and their consumers interact today, is how wonderfully grounded it is. Unlike almost every other found footage film, nothing happens throughout that is too unbelievable to stomach, a ground level depiction of a city-wide disaster that humanises your typical monster movie scenario through sadness, loss, and fear. Stomach churning, original, terrifying, and brilliant.
1	Nyctalope	79 _55th
Interesting concept and liked use of hand-cam footage. Long periods of nothing happening dampens movie.
1	mwestcott	67 _35th
Cloverfield is a one-note movie to be sure. To Kaiju fans it will be a thrilling new viewpoint for the action. However as a horror film, or the event film it was advertised to be, It falls a bit short and a little to shaky and boring at times.

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