Based on 110 votes and 41 reviews.
Slow story development. Ok acting. Something lacking in actual storyline as I never engaged with any character, won't watch again. No favourite moments.
The rating is for the conclusion of this movie. Although slow going initially, it does pick up in the middle with a potential for a great storyline, if it wasn't for the ridiculous ending, which ruined the entire movie, in my opinion.
Do yourself a favour and don't read any critic reviews before seeing this movie, the less you know about it the more fun it is. Excellent acting by John Goodman one of his best roles, in the vein of Kathy Bates in Misery. Only reason I'm not giving it more than 3 stars is the ending. Would much rather this had just stayed a psychological thriller. However, with "Cloverfield" in the title it makes sense. The ending is appropriate if you realize there will be another movie in this "series" according to JJ Abrams. Overall it was worth the price of admission.
Have none of you seen a mediocore twilight zone episode?. The hype for this movie is ridiculous. All 5 of us who went guessed within 20 minutes exactly what was taking place and was going to happen. Extremely slow for first hour and predictable for the last 1/3 this is probably the biggest disappointment of the year.
Loved this movie, great acting and actors. Not so keen on how it wrapped up. Also, a little pet peeve, John Goodman's scar was slowly healing as the movie progressed getting smaller and smaller and ended up just being a tiny red line. Most cuts that need stitches leave a red line and scar after they heal. It was just disappearing. Not sure why a simple thing like that couldn't have been done correctly.
When John Goodman is good, he's very good. This is a strong performance, and the movie itself is strange and riveting.
Liked the movie to a point but ending was unexpected and not to my liking. Acting was good.
Okay so lets state this clearly this is not a sequel to Cloverfield, now that we understand that this is a terrific movie on its own. Goodman character is creepy & mysterious and ruthless. You won’t be disappointed
Chilling! A real wild ride thriller in the genre of Alfred Hitchcock! A must see!
A suspenseful plot full of twists & turns keeps you captivated.