Cloverfield (2008)

Oh my god, its a love story!!!

It's amazing how many times the sentence "oh my god" was repeated by the civillians during the course of the entire movie. It's almost like watching a hysteric version of Superbad, with Seth ditching his Fs for Him. Well, I can't blame the New Yorkers from screaming that. Because they really need all the divine intervention they can get.

I think I have the duty of reporting to you dear i know-my-hollywood-monster-rampaging-around-city movie fans. The entire movie is captured on a video cam. Thus, cue The Blair Witch Project's amateur, shaky and dizzy shots. Sure, people might feel dizzy but I haven't see another monster movie that builds up the suspense as splendidly as Cloverfield.

It is refreshing to see it from the point of view of the commoners. The helplessness they felt are real. The pain they felt is real. The fear they felt is real. Hell, I even thought I am with them running around Manhattan for my dear life.

Though only a mere 87 minutes, the intensity of this film is amazing. And by that, I mean you will be at the edge of your seat, hands clutched to popcorn, gasping and even swearing with the survivors.

I hope you guys are still interested in Cloverfield. I know, this review reveals nothing on the plot and character developments. Well, you don't need to know because, remember, you are just a commoner like them. And if you only see negative aspects of the movie (ie: the shaky camera, short running time), boy you are wrong. Those negative aspects are the factors contributing to the authentic feel of the film.

Since we are talking about point of views in this movie, I would like to give my own view on this film. Yes, this is a monster movie. But i believe that it is only secondary to the plot. Truth to be told, it is essentially a love story- an earth shattering one that is.

4/5
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P.S: Watch out for the easter eggs and stay till the end of the credits.