The Cloverfield Paradox

Name: The Cloverfield Paradox
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller
Released: February 4, 2018
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 37
Cast: Aksel Hennie, Chris O'Dowd, Clover Nee, Daniel Brühl, David Oyelowo

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): February 4, 2018 | TV-MA

Starring: Aksel Hennie, Chris O'Dowd, Clover Nee, Daniel Brühl, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debicki, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Ortiz, Roger Davies, Ziyi Zhang

Summary: In the near future, a group of international astronauts on a space station are working to solve a massive energy crisis on Earth. The experimental technology aboard the station has an unexpected result, leaving the team isolated and fighting for their survival.

Director: Julius Onah

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 102 min

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Jim Vorel

Feb 4, 2018

It’s easy to see why studio execs at Paramount were unsure of how to market this movie, as it seemingly attempts to check so many boxes at once that nearly any description is going to fail to accurately convey the experience of watching it. Ultimately, it’s that unstable, unpredictable nature that is simultaneously its most entertaining and most problematic aspect. Read full review

The Playlist Kevin Jagernauth

Feb 5, 2018

The greatest benefit of the shock release of The Cloverfield Paradox is that going in cold makes the most out of the film’s bonkers turns. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Feb 7, 2018

A mildly entertaining and sometimes thought-provoking but ultimately ludicrous deep space thriller. Read full review

The Film Stage Jordan Raup

Feb 5, 2018

Not containing the wit to be smart, thrilling sci-fi nor the chutzpah to embrace a fun, B-movie shlock vibe, it unfortunately feels like an uninspired TV pilot that any other network would’ve permanently locked in a vault. Read full review

Alissa Wilkinson

Feb 4, 2018

The Cloverfield Paradox has a great cast and an interesting setup, but it feels extremely — almost painfully — derivative of other science fiction films. It’s not nearly as good as its predecessors. Read full review

David Sims

Feb 5, 2018

Not only is it not very good as a standalone story, but it’s also been bizarrely shoehorned in to J.J. Abrams’s nebulous Cloverfield franchise (which now consists of three films made in the last 10 years) with next to no narrative justification. Read full review

John DeFore

Feb 4, 2018

A trainwreck of a sci-fi flick bent on extending a franchise that should have died a peaceful death almost exactly one decade ago. Read full review

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Vancomycin

Feb 4, 2018

If you like Event Horizon, Rick and Morty and the Alien franchise, you'll love this.

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wesloow

Feb 6, 2018

Cloverfield Paradox is a competent sci fi, but some quick decisions make it not up to par with the other films in the franchise.

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GerN

Feb 9, 2018

The Cloverfield Paradox is a sci-fi thriller, not Shakespeare, and the Cloverfield movies are not the Ring cycle. For what it is, particularly considered by itself, it is an exciting, entertaining film. There are parts which may be hard to follow, even confusing; it demands some effort beThe Cloverfield Paradox is a sci-fi thriller, not Shakespeare, and the Cloverfield movies are not the Ring cycle. For what it is, particularly considered by itself, it is an exciting, entertaining film. There are parts which may be hard to follow, even confusing; it demands some effort be made by the viewer. And don't expect it to reflect current reality - it is sci-fi. Enjoy the performances, the CGI, the thrills, pay attention and you should find this a worthwhile watch. My rating compares it to other genre films.… Expand

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NotoriousNeo

Feb 5, 2018

If you enjoyed the unique way in which Cloverfield tackled the standard kaiju/monster movie and really enjoyed the unique way 10 Cloverfield Lane approached a typical alien invasion story, prepared to be disappointed by the way The Cloverfield Paradox goes through its story in a completelyIf you enjoyed the unique way in which Cloverfield tackled the standard kaiju/monster movie and really enjoyed the unique way 10 Cloverfield Lane approached a typical alien invasion story, prepared to be disappointed by the way The Cloverfield Paradox goes through its story in a completely unoriginal way. The movie is a hodgepodge of other sci-fi movies like Alien, Event Horizon, and even recent ones like Life, with some interesting scenes that are never given time to simmer, and the link to the Cloverfield universe is about as shoehorned as you can possibly get. What's worse, the world this movie is in bears almost no resemblance to the one in the original movie. Sure, some may excuse this by saying that world wasn't really fleshed out, but that's the lazy mans way of explaining things, and that's exactly what this movie is: Lazy.… Expand

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RoccosRant

Feb 5, 2018

Lots of bad exposition, tons of unanswered questions, and no real identity as a movie. Characters made mind-bogglingly stupid decisions and it really seemed like they pieced the story and general motives of the characters on a whim. Wanted this to be good but some of these Netflix moviesLots of bad exposition, tons of unanswered questions, and no real identity as a movie. Characters made mind-bogglingly stupid decisions and it really seemed like they pieced the story and general motives of the characters on a whim. Wanted this to be good but some of these Netflix movies are starting to seem a lot more like the bargain bin at Walmart than a studio defeating juggernaut. B- for effort, D for execution.… Expand

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

MattBrady99

Feb 5, 2018

Worst Black Mirror episode ev- oh wait.

Didn't expect this to be released today on Netflix and after seeing it, I can see why. You know it's not a good sign when things get rushed and the release date gets canceled just to be dumped on Netflix. Doesn't feel like an actual movie with nothingWorst Black Mirror episode ev- oh wait.

Didn't expect this to be released today on Netflix and after seeing it, I can see why. You know it's not a good sign when things get rushed and the release date gets canceled just to be dumped on Netflix. Doesn't feel like an actual movie with nothing cinematic about it.

Wasn't hyped for this in the first place, but the end result is disappointing.… Expand

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

Cinemaphile

Feb 6, 2018

In the sphere of turd gilding, one can assume that turds can be silver plated as well. By extension, this film excreta has been chromed. It's bright and shiny, but a turd none the less. Paradox has a script devoid of a basic knowledge of physics with insipid dialogue and zero internalIn the sphere of turd gilding, one can assume that turds can be silver plated as well. By extension, this film excreta has been chromed. It's bright and shiny, but a turd none the less. Paradox has a script devoid of a basic knowledge of physics with insipid dialogue and zero internal logic that reenacts scenes wholesale from other genre films and then neatly wraps up everything with a cynical Cloverfield bow. Paramount and Abrams have no shame. Skip this steamy cow pie.… Expand

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