After leaving the theater and walking out to my car I noticed a sensation in my body, like I needed to run or scream, anything to release this high amount of adrenaline that was still pumping through my body after watching Cloverfield. This is one of the most interesting and unique films that has ever been released and while it is not perfect, everyone should definitely be going to theaters to see it.
Cloverfield is about Manhattan coming under attack from something huge that is destroying the city and it's inhabitants. The view point is entirely from one of the main characters video camera and we only see and know what the camera sees and knows. The viewpoint can be disorienting at times, but for the most part it just adds to the immersion and experience.
This is a film that could never have been made in year's past, the amount of technology necessary to create this experience is amazing and really takes your breath away. This is defintely a thinking persons horror movie, to truly understand as much as you need to, you need to concentrate and study what is happening. This seems to be the way the film-makers intended the audience to watch.
I only have minor complaints for the film, including the slightly disorienting camera. The film is short (80 minutes), however I'm not sure how much longer is could have been but 15 more minutes may have dome some good. Lastly, there are a few cheesy lines thrown in the film, which whether they are meant to be or not, might trigger a laughing reflex.
Cloverfield is a film people must see in theaters to fully get the experience, I really don't see how this film would translate to your home even with the best home theater systems. If you want a refreshing, truly never-been-done film that makes you think and keeps you amped up, Cloverfield is your film. (SCORE: 9.4)
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment