DISQUS

Jeremy m · 1 year ago

I'm still pumped to see this movie.

Even after loads of people decided on jumping on the 'it's over hyped' bandwagon.
It will do very well on the box office because nothing, right now anyway, is rivaling it...


and because it's over hyped.

Dee · 1 year ago

I went to see the premier showing of Cloverfield last night. If I would have paid I would of asked for a refund. This was one of the worst films I have ever seeing.
Over 25 people got up and walked out half way through the movie and the others that stayed wandered straight into the restrooms when they got out, probably to go throw up. If you are going to brave it and try and watch just remember to bring a barf bag and take something for motion sickness before going in. My 2 year old neice could of kept the camera more steady than these people did!

Robert Fure · 1 year ago

I really lit a fire under the "Its over-hyped" camp and thought/still think/know its overhyped. But check out the review we have posted (still on our front page) and you'll find I really enjoyed it. For all the talk about how unique and different and original it was, I really found it comfortable and just a different POV on the tried and true monster-disaster flick.

Though undoubtedly many of the older generation wont sit through shakey-cam.

Jordan · 1 year ago

i'm seeing a free screening tonight. can't say i've been really hyped to see it, but i got a chance to go, so what the hell.

Kyurious Hype · 1 year ago

We seem to treat seeing movies in the theatre like some sort of reflection on our judgement, like its some sort of social "investment" that says something about us. Fellas, its going to see a movie in the theatre. You might be spending an extra 2.50 watching it in the theater vs. renting it and seeing it on your tiny boob tube. Please.

I respect the filmaker's decisions, from what i've seen so far to brave the shaky barfamatography and check it out. Plus, that's the only way you can really find out if its "over-hyped" or not.

And for the record, over-hyped = good marketing.

Croucher · 1 year ago

OK. I just saw this movie, and I wish i hadn't. It's terrible. The use of constant 1st person view throughout the film really gets boring and annoying especially when the guy holding the "hand-held" camera is a moron and gets really annoying. There is no explanation of anything at all. Where is came from, What it is, Why does it have things spawning off it and even Did we kill it? not even that is explained everyone just dies. its ridiculous.
If you will listen to me, which i really recommend you do.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR EYESIGHT ON THIS FILM.
Nothing makes sense, it doesn't even entertain you at all.
YES its original
YES its different
YES its shit.
Also, the shaky cam is over done and by the quality of the film he must've had a massive camera over his shoulder the whole time because its don't in 16mm film quality

Ols · 1 year ago

The film was good fun and a great way of introducing us to the story, which, I hope, will be continued bigger and better next year. This monster has potential and it is creepy to boot.

Lizzy · 1 year ago

i saw this on opening night. it was wonderful, i felt really car sick throughout the whole thing but it was worth the hype. they didnt skip out on showing the thing. lots of money shots.

Justus · 1 year ago

I am dissapointed in people that think they're critics. To those that spend a year trying to solve the mystery of the monster, nice try, but bravo anyways.

I say this the night of the 17th (the midnight premier) and I avoided the whole hype of it, as I don't watch much TV. I figured I'd go see it because the plot sounded interesting. The first five minute, yes... I was feeling a little dizzy from the camera, but once the "cameraman" hands it off to the next guy-- 'Hud' gets a few shots of sake and tons of beer in 'em he's fine to shoot, pretty well I might add. I have no complains about the camera besides the beginning, because it was unecessary.

In the style of another comment here:
NO, Not much is really explained, but does it HAVE to be? Do the 'good guys' always have to prevail?
NO, it isn't crap.
YES, definately original. I think JJ Abrams accomplished his goal for America's own monster to rival Japan's Godzilla.
YES it is a damn good movie.

It was like an action-suspense/action-drama/action-horror/action-scifi. Did I mention action? Very good balance of all the genres, but mostly action.

Yeeeeeeeeah, action.... Awesome.

Tommy · 1 year ago

This movie was incredibly well done. At the very beginning the shaky cam is annoying, but you get used to it pretty quickly, and it's plenty worth it.
Best monster movie i've ever seen, easily.

I saw it opening day and the day after. Do yourself a favor, get some friends together, and GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

Marilyn · 1 year ago

I really loved Cloverfield! Saw it on opening night. After our screening, we saw posters for
The Signal which looks awesome too. So I'm pretty excited to see that again! All of the great
horror movies coming out is making this a really great movie season.

www.signalmovie.com for info on the movie. We'll see how it compares

xavier · 1 year ago

I think you either hate the movie or you love it!

Jordan · 1 year ago

it was ok but it gave my lil cuz nightmares but it was kind of dumb but good if u kno what i mean