I went with Richard and Bryan to see Cloverfield today and I have to say I really liked it. 
Cloverfield is filmed in the Blair Witch ‘shaky camcorder’ style, which I personally really like when used correctly. The shaky camcorder really gives the film a gritty realism that worked well for this updated version of a monster movie. Also in the same vain as The Blair Witch Project the decision not to use ‘big stars’ was a great decision because I think it adds to the drama of not knowing who will live or die. Because let’s face facts, if someone like idiot Cruise is in a movie you know, unfortunately, they aren’t going to die. The closest thing to a star in this movie is the girl who played Lily in the movie kept reminding me of a poor man’s Jessica Alba.
I’m not going to go into any great details about the plot, because honestly there isn’t one. For those of you going out of your way to not watch the trailers or read anything about the movie. Just keep in mind that this is just an updated version of the giant monster movies, therefore there is no real plot.
Despite the lack of plot I still thought the movie rocked. However when the movie was over I heard groans and people rumbling about how the movie sucked. The reason most people were upset is because this movie doesn’t have the typical Hollywood ending, which I love movies like that, but most people don’t. Why is it most people want to have every bit of a movie spelled out for them? Is everyone afraid to use their imaginations now? I mean really what is the deal? Even with a simple plot like this people still want need to know, where the monster came from etc. Can’t people not find joy in letting their minds wonder and letting their own thoughts and ideas answer these questions? *sigh* Of course these are usually the same people waiting for the next Tom Cruise action movie or Adam Sandler comedy.
In closing if you would like to see a new twist on the giant monster movies of the past go see Cloverfield.
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