The much anticipated Cloverfield film has been released and Abrams fans are happy customers. Learn about the movie and decide if it is a film you will enjoy also. Cut through pre release hype surrounding the Cloverfield film.
On this page you will find a brief movie synopsis and review, Cloverfield movie trailers, some discussion and links to the pre release markering, a large movie poster, Cloverfield quotes. When you have read enough and just want to watch the movie then pick up your Cloverfield DVD for just a few dollars.
Read on intrepid monster fans for all this and more!
The January 18 release date has arrived at last. There was a lot of expectation for the Cloverfield movie that was whipped up by the extensive viral marketing and J.J. Abrams reputation for creative genius. From most accounts the marketing would not have been required as it is an engaging movie that many will enjoy.
Read on intrepid monster fans for all this and more!
The January 18 release date has arrived at last. There was a lot of expectation for the Cloverfield movie that was whipped up by the extensive viral marketing and J.J. Abrams reputation for creative genius. From most accounts the marketing would not have been required as it is an engaging movie that many will enjoy.
Warning Contains Cloverfield Movie Spoilers!
Cloverfield Movie Review
A brief Cloverfield review to get uoi in the mood without giving away the whole plot.
Abrams is an undoubted master of suspense and this movie is a thriller to the core. Expect heart racing moments of terror and excitement in good measure. Prepare yourself for a tunnel of jumping rats along with the spine chilling monsters that aim to sicken.
The character performances are solid but this is a film for monster spotting not acting. The main monster is huge spanning several city blocks. It is an ugly brute with elephant skin, sea creature body features and a face that is best forgotten.
The large monster can shed smaller monsters to make it all the more complex. These terror crustaceans have a nasty bite and a temperament to match.
The ending is one to remember and will not disappoint. The Cloverfield script is as polished as one would expect from a big budget Hollywood blockbuster. Abrams does forget to fill in one plot detail however; what was the monster doing their anyway?
The character performances are solid but this is a film for monster spotting not acting. The main monster is huge spanning several city blocks. It is an ugly brute with elephant skin, sea creature body features and a face that is best forgotten.
The large monster can shed smaller monsters to make it all the more complex. These terror crustaceans have a nasty bite and a temperament to match.
The ending is one to remember and will not disappoint. The Cloverfield script is as polished as one would expect from a big budget Hollywood blockbuster. Abrams does forget to fill in one plot detail however; what was the monster doing their anyway?
Cloverfield Cinematography
Cloverfield relies on the first person perspective to tell it's story. One of the main characters, Hud, uses a handy cam throughout the film which frames the viewer's perspective. This technique provides many intense moments as we feel Hud's terror from behind the lens. Like the "Blair Witch Project" this perspective does wear a little thin after a period of time.
"Godzilla Meets The Blair Witch Project"
Cloverfield Vital Statistics
Directer : Matt Reeves
Producer : J. J. Abrams
Writter : Drew Goddard
Starring : Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T. J. Miller
Distributer : Paramount Pictures
Release : Jan 17, 2008 (AU), Jan 18, 2008 (US), Feb 1, 2008 (UK)
Run time : 90 min
Country : United States
Language : English
Budget : $30 million
Producer : J. J. Abrams
Writter : Drew Goddard
Starring : Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T. J. Miller
Distributer : Paramount Pictures
Release : Jan 17, 2008 (AU), Jan 18, 2008 (US), Feb 1, 2008 (UK)
Run time : 90 min
Country : United States
Language : English
Budget : $30 million
Cloverfield Official Movie Poster
When the official Cloverfield movie poster was released by Paramount it confirmed for many the monster movie plot idea. The Statue of Liberty is torn apart in a seemingly vicious attack. Making use of these strong symbols taps into the currently popular theme of fear while referencing the original New York Monster flicks - King Kong & Godzilla.
Paramount have continued this theme by installing a large scale model of the decapitated Statue of Liberty outside their studio.
Paramount have continued this theme by installing a large scale model of the decapitated Statue of Liberty outside their studio.
The Cloverfield Movie Poster
Cloverfield Movie Trailers
Cloverfield Bread Crumbs
Secrecy has been paramount from the conception of the Cloverfiled film. Even during casting there were measures taken by J. J. Abrams to shroud the plot in mystery. Actors read from old "lost" scripts instead of from the actual Cloverfield script. This removed any threat of plot elments leaking before due course.
At first a trickle of information became available about the Cloverfield movie. These Cloverfield clues began the start of a sophisticated marketing plan. The release date of 1-18-08 was hinted at in an untitled trailer that was screened with the Transformers movie in 2007. This was later confirmed as the US release date.
Cloverfield has used marketing techniques that have proven successful for films such as The Blair Witch Project. The websites below are viral marketing clues about the movie produced for this purpose.
At first a trickle of information became available about the Cloverfield movie. These Cloverfield clues began the start of a sophisticated marketing plan. The release date of 1-18-08 was hinted at in an untitled trailer that was screened with the Transformers movie in 2007. This was later confirmed as the US release date.
Cloverfield has used marketing techniques that have proven successful for films such as The Blair Witch Project. The websites below are viral marketing clues about the movie produced for this purpose.
Cloverfield Websites
- Cloverfield Website
- Some clues about the movie. The front page has some dated snapshots. These are displayed using flash, allowing the viewer to shuffle through the images as though they were sliding on a table.
- Cloverfield Website II
- A blog that reads like a prophecy or intouduction to an epic computer game. Hit yes and see the website for a game named Alpha Omega.
- Cloverfield Website III
- A blog about the game. Translate the characters and you will find that it can be played in September. Read the comments on the blog for the full text.
Cloverfield Quotes
"What was that noise?"
"What is it? Is it coming this way?"
"I saw it! It's alive! It's huge!"
"Phone calls are pouring into the newsroom that say a thunderous, roaring sound...."
"Can we see something from the roof?"
"What animal sounds like that?"
"It was shaking everywhere, man. It was like tremors."
"Rob, have fun in Japan."
"Looks like you should have left town a little bit earlier."
- Cloverfield Movie Review
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