Here is the preview for Cloverfield
What I was expecting:
From the previews I had seen, this looked to be another epic monster movie. I was imagining an imaginative remake of Godzilla. My excitement was high despite the fact that I had been warned that the camera was a bit shakey.
What I got:
A headache. I wanted to like this movie, I had really been looking forward to it. Unfortunately, I couldn't even finish it. My friend and I left both started feeling ill due to how terrible the camera work was. What I could stand to watch was very very good but we left half way through because neither one of us could handle the assault on our eyes. Now, keep in mind, I saw the Blair Witch Project and I was able to make it through that with no problem. I can handle some shake. This was ridiculous.
Quick Breakdown:
- Acting & Casting: 3/5 - These were relatively unknowns and while that did help with relating to them, their acting skills were by no means remarkable.
- Plot & Direction: 4/5 - It took 20 minutes for the movie to really get started. However, once it was rolling I really did like it.
- Action Sequences: 5/5 - There were some very neat scenes with some fairly unique perspectives. There was plenty of suspense and action.
- Visual Effects: 5/5 - everything looked real enough and more than believable.
- Cinemaphotography: 1/5 - The worst I have ever seen. This really was the movie's downfall. It was almost completely unwatchable. Given a camera, my own 15 mo. old children could probably produce the same quality of work.
Final Verdict: Wait for video
Think twice and again before shelling out much money for this one. If you can handle the camera work, great, but I wouldn't count it.
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