Cloverfield, over hyped much? Options

[dannyordinary]

I haven't seen it. My cousin said it sucked. Has anyone else seen it?

[ 700th post oh yeahhh ]

[Joss-eh-lime]

my fam went to see and and they HATED it.

the way it was filmed wasn't practical (according to them) and the ending was just a let down.

[NoSex]

the way it twas filmed wasn't practical (according to them) and the ending was just a let down.

The way it was filmed was the only vehicle at which it could move closer towards a raw and realistic experience - an experience at all, for that matter. Given the entirely unbelievable premise of the film - a monster attack - putting us into the hands of the characters, both metaphorically and literally, allows us to more easily devote ourselves to the action on the screen. It's an impressive glimpse into a moment in time and an atmosphere and tone that could never be reached with conventional photography. Complaining about the camera is akin to complaining that a book you like doesn't have an omniscient narrative - you're missing the point. This is how we know the characters, how we see the tragedy through their eyes. f**k practicality when you have visceral awe.

As goes the ending, I could do with or without it - it isn't spectacular, but it is appropriate.