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Director: Matt Reeves
Writer: Drew Goddard
Production: Paramount Pictures
Movie Details: Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives. (Paramount Pictures)
Genre(s): Action Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: Paramount Pictures
Runtime: 85 min
Home Release Date: Apr 22, 2008
Country: USA
Languages: English Russian
Director: Matt Reeves
Writer: Drew Goddard
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Critic Reviews
(37)
64
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
26 Positive Ratings 70%
7 Mixed Ratings 18%
4 Negative Ratings 10%
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Empire
Olly Richards
"A dazzling experiment that paid off immensely, this is cinematic pleasure at its purest. One caveat: If they ever make a sequel, we’re taking two stars back." ... Read full review
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Austin Chronicle
Marc Savlov
"Cloverfield is the most intense and original creature feature I've seen in my adult moviegoing life, and that's coming from a guy who knows his Gojira from his Gamera and his Harryhausen from his Honda. Cloverfield isn't a horror film – it's a pure-blood, grade A, exultantly exhilarating monster movie." ... Read full review
75
Christian Science Monitor
Peter Rainer
"It's been a while since we've had a good monster movie, and while Cloverfield probably won't give you sleepless nights, it will certainly keep you awake in the theater." ... Read full review
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Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips
"It’s dumb but quick and dirty and effectively brusque, dispensing with niceties such as character." ... Read full review
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Chicago Reader
J.R. Jones
"The narrative conceit requires a fair amount of indulgence as the story progresses, but the fleeting, incomplete glimpses of the monster early on prove the old dictum of B movie auteur Val Lewton that a momentary image can have greater impact than a prolonged one." ... Read full review
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Slate
Dana Stevens
"Despite a first reel entirely devoted to establishing characters, Cloverfield is basically a line-'em-up, pick-'em-off horror movie that's effective without being either viscerally frightening or emotionally moving. Watching it is like going through a car wash: You come out of it thoroughly Cloverfield-ized, but essentially unchanged." ... Read full review
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Salon
Stephanie Zacharek
"It pretends to examine how self-absorbed we are as a culture, only to be consumed by its own self-absorption. It's also badly constructed, humorless and emotionally sadistic ." ... Read full review
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6.4
User Score Generally favorable reviews
678 Positive Ratings 63%
140 Mixed Ratings 13%
250 Negative Ratings 23%
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MetalMan95
Dec 1, 2010
This is one roller coaster ride. Although this does require a suspension of disbelief because this was on-camera monster attack on NYC, ItThis is one roller coaster ride. Although this does require a suspension of disbelief because this was on-camera monster attack on NYC, It made me believe it actually happened. This movie was scary, thrilling, emotional, and just plain freakin awesome! I didnt mind the ending whatsoever. Awesome movie.… Expand
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David
Jan 25, 2008
Fantastic film that uses the style of the shaky real cam (that clearly not everyone likes but it don't deserve a 0). Epic and tense with Fantastic film that uses the style of the shaky real cam (that clearly not everyone likes but it don't deserve a 0). Epic and tense with many great moments throughout. And as i always say ignore the Washington post there snobs.… Expand
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JoeD
Jul 13, 2008
As mentioned before, this is a movie that you either love or hate (as evidenced by the reviews). People mainly complain about the shaking of As mentioned before, this is a movie that you either love or hate (as evidenced by the reviews). People mainly complain about the shaking of the camera or how "unrealistic" some parts are. Well, in my view the camera should be shakey. When you hold a little camcorder in your hand and run full tilt down the street in an attempt to get away before you get squashed, I would be astounded if the footage was as steady as a camera mounted to a tripod. As for the "unrealism" involving injuries and all, I just have one thing to say: You go see a movie about a monster wrecking a city, and you grief about the unrealistic portrayal of cell phone reception?! Sheesh. Anyway, I really enjoyed this movie. True, it didn't have first rate acting talent. But then again, I'd rather see new faces than see Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, and the slew of other actors we see too much of lately. The monster ("Clover") might not have had laser eyes or atomic firebreath, but its definitely the most bad-ass monster in recent movie history. And Clover is just a baby! Imagine what momma or pappa are like? If you get the DVD, be sure to watch the "making of" special features. The talented FX crew digitally recreated hundreds of real-life NYC buildings so that they would break and collapse just like they would in real life. Plus, if you're like me and wasn't sure what the monster really looked like, the special features include detailed models and drawings of Clover. All in all, this was a great movie, despite the minor flaws. Check it out, and I hope you won't be disappointed.… Expand
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morfil
Jun 26, 2013
I thought that this movie would have its best scenes in the trailers, so when I went in I did not expect too much. But I did expect that itI thought that this movie would have its best scenes in the trailers, so when I went in I did not expect too much. But I did expect that it would be different given JJ Abram's influence on Alias. Well, if you're not much for jumpy cameras and are prone to motion sickness, you probably will not stay too long in the theater. But if you can focus wide and not get caught up too much in the details, you are in for an intense and unique take on the monster hits a major city (New York) genre. Where does it come from? What is it? One can speculate, but the movie is really dealing with the trauma of a small group of party goers and their encounter with the extraordinary! The effects are amazing, the acting by relative unknowns, hits on all marks; making the movie all the more convincing to the very end. Not for the faint of heart or the under-aged; under 17s might be up nights with the shakes, definitely don't take preteens! Way better than, "The Mist," a must see for giant monster fans everywhere!… Expand
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TimC.
May 22, 2008
The concept was good, however, the first 15 minutes was very annoying and there was no shock value in the film at all ... meaning that every The concept was good, however, the first 15 minutes was very annoying and there was no shock value in the film at all ... meaning that every event could be seen from miles away by anyone with a brain stem. The last 20 minutes was passable and even cool but all in all the mixture of Blair Witch / Godzilla and 9-11 was unimpressive and did not bring the concept justice. I don't quite think it was a waste of time but I'm glad I only payed $1.08 to see it.… Expand
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ParkerA.
Jul 6, 2008
As unintelligent and ineffective as the characters: The Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla and I couldn't even connect with the monster. As unintelligent and ineffective as the characters: The Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla and I couldn't even connect with the monster. Thank god for fast forward.… Expand
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Jenneyl
Jan 19, 2008
If you have ever had a problem with motion sickness, stay away from this movie. I just saw it and forget going out drinking. I got nauseated If you have ever had a problem with motion sickness, stay away from this movie. I just saw it and forget going out drinking. I got nauseated halfway through it. I didnt realize what it was and I told my boyfriend I might be pregnant. Then I thought about it and knew it was the movie. After that, I had to look away from the screen during the rest of the movie. Why a big budget movie would do this, I dont know. I felt like the only thing else to do was get up and ask for my money back. It ruined what was good of the movie... Made you feel the monster was stupid and the ending wasn't good enough for the whole ordeal the characters and I had to go through. After all this, you realize the only thing different about this movie was the use of one camara camcorder, which is not a very good thing. You are so absorbed with just trying to see what is going on that you don't realize until the ending that there was no substance or explanation of anything. Just random footage from the experience of a few people. I guess that's not what the director was going after... In summary, it was just a long ride at Universal Studios.… Expand
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