So up until a month ago almost no one knew that this movie even existed. Going along with the original Cloverfield theme of viral marketing, secrecy, and misdirection, 10 Cloverfield Lane comes out tomorrow. No one knowing what it is about, or will we be seeing more for the world famous monster from the sea. All we know is John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr. are in it, and there is a bunker. That is about all we know.
Well I saw it last night and this is what I will say about it. When the first Cloverfield came out there were so many questions. J.J Abrams replied with, we only know what the people on the ground are seeing. We know only what they know. 10 Cloverfield Lane is the same in this regard. We only know what those in the movie experience, and it is genius. While the first Cloverfield was a wonderful explosion of viral marketing and small details and shots that do not show us enough to answer questions and make us want more. 10 Cloverfield Lane perfected it. This is a very well put together movie that keeps you wondering what exactly is happening right until the end.
Let me say however this is a very scary movie. It is not fun horror like Cloverfield, or even action thriller. This movie is very chilling, is more a psychological thriller than any other type of movie and it is will cause you to jump and stop breathing, so be warned. This movie is carried by John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead who are amazing. They really made this movie, without their stellar acting this movie would of not been as good as it was. I left the movie smiling and in shock. It was such an amazing, scary experience.
I am giving this movie 5 stars, but that does not mean I think you should go see it directly in the theater. If you can not handle horror that feels real, like it could happen to you, then this movie is probably not for you. It is one of the scariest movies I have seen in a long time so be warned. If that sounds good to you, go see it tonight if you can, you want to talk about this movie with your friends as soon as you can.
