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Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2008

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.

Movie details

Cloverfield

“Some thing has found us.”

2008 Action · Thriller · Science Fiction 1h 25m

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6.7 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matt Reeves

Written by

Drew Goddard

Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan

Marlena

Jessica Lucas

Jessica Lucas

Lily

T.J. Miller

T.J. Miller

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Michael Stahl-David

Michael Stahl-David

Rob Hawkins

Mike Vogel

Mike Vogel

Jason Hawkins

Odette Annable

Odette Annable

Beth McIntyre

Anjul Nigam

Anjul Nigam

Bodega Cashier

Court is in session

Put Cloverfield on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.