Bad Robot
Released January 18, 2008
When I first sat down to write about the new sci-fi thriller Cloverfield, I thought about simply writing "go see this movie" in huge bold caps and let that be my entire review. But you all expect more than that, right?
Cloverfield is the newest work from the mind of J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost). The film begins with the simple story of Rob Hawkins (Michael Stahl-David) during his going away party before he takes a job in Japan. Unfortunately, New York City is being besieged by some unknown attacker and the remainder of the film deals with Rob and his friends as they traverse through Manhattan looking to escape.
Much like The Blair Witch Project, Cloverfield is made in a home movie style that at first is a bit nauseating from all the jerky movements and the random starting and stopping of clips. But you easily get used to it and, in fact, the home movie element of the film enhances the level of horror because it gives the movie a more realistic feeling and that point of view perspective that pulls you into the drama (so much so that a theater full of rowdy teenagers actually sat silent and afraid during the entire film). The movie's lack of soundtrack adds to the sense of realism as well.
Abrams has definitely created a sci-fi, action, horror gem with Cloverfield and I highly recommend everyone goes out and sees it. This is definitely one not to miss for any fan of this genre. And do yourself a favor, if you don't know the meaning of the word irony, please look it up before you do go. Otherwise, parts of the film will certainly fly over your head.
3.5 out of 4
(review by CMill)
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