This film will remind you a little bit of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, in which events are being recorded by camcorder as it is happening. Much like BLAIR WITCH, you are only a witness to what is considered to be "historical footage". The story is about five people who are trying to evacuate Manhattan after an initial attack that is reminiscent of 9/11. In fact, the first minutes after the attack will give you a possible uneasiness beacuse of the simialrity of panic and sense of total chaos. As time progress, the film maintains a breakneck pace as these people, all of these actors are virtual unknowns but carry the emotions, and terror really well, try to escape with their lives. The digital FX are astounding in the few scenes that show the reason for the calamity on Manhattan (Yes, I am purposely not describing the "thing" so you can see it for yourself). Keep in mind that like BLAIR, there is no hollywood "ending", and there are more questions than answers, but it is well made movie.

This movie started off very slow and dragged. For a 1 hr 24 min movie, there was way too much unnecessary waste at the beginning of the movie. The party scene at the beginning of the movie could have been shorter in order to save more time for explanation of the chupacabra looking alien monster. If you do go to see the action, take dramamine and have plenty of aspirin or Tylenol available for afterwards. Also, don't miss the meteor at the very end of the movie... keep an eye near the cruise ship. Everyone that thinks that this movie was awesome needs to take a film class. I won't lie, it has potential. Due to too much character building, bad point of view, and not enough explanation of the alien, it won't live up to what it could be... a great sci-fi movie!

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I wont lie this movie does cause Motion sickness, so be careful. The movie was ok, but i didn't realize that till after i've taken a full dose of Advil to be rid of the massive headache. The movie was extremely slow to start with. I nearly fell asleep in my seat. But once the Monster attacks stuff really hits the fan. The monster in my opinion looks like a giant loogie with legs. The destruction was cool, great effects in it, feels like your there but the cameraing although kinda cool in the beginning but got really annoying by 30 mins in when your head feels like the monster hit you. It would have been nice to have a better background story to the monster, or even a good closure. The end leaves you hanging. But it would be cool if they did a second Cloverfield, but do it from the perspective of the military and the Government. And not have that home movie thing. I do suggest you see it, it isn't the greatest of all time but it's a enjoyable watch.

just saw a sneak of cloverfield, i dont want to ruin the film in any way but i can assure all of you that it will live up to your expectations, i was on the edge of my seat the whole time! it was awesome!!!