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10 Cloverfield Lane - IT'S JUST A MOVIE, PEOPLE. IT'S NOT A SEQUEL. (1 Viewer)
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Courtjester
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Okay I am just going to reply what I think about the movie because at this point anyone that hasn't seen it, isn't going to be coming into here looking for info about it without getting a spoiler. So I apologize if this bugs someone.
I have to say I liked it (but I went in with high expectations). But it sure seemed like it wanted to be two movies. The whole bunker scene was just a stand alone type thing and then the outside adventure was a whole different animal.
What I would have loved is for this movie to have stayed with the "Big" monster idea and the earthquakes and noise just being the sound of the big guy lumbering around up there. We didn't need spaceships and junk because that has been done ad nauseum. My wife is all "they are going to make another part" and I frankly hope they don't. What will separate it from Independence Day or Battle: Los Angeles at this point? What made the first one good is it made you think from a different perspective. I grew up watching King Kong and Godzilla movies and all you saw was Japanese city after Japanese City being destroyed, but they very seldom showed what it would be like for people at ground zero as these monsters destroyed the city--Cloverfield showed that.
Oh well, I give it 7.5 out 10. Maybe a second viewing will improve this...
I have to say I liked it (but I went in with high expectations). But it sure seemed like it wanted to be two movies. The whole bunker scene was just a stand alone type thing and then the outside adventure was a whole different animal.
What I would have loved is for this movie to have stayed with the "Big" monster idea and the earthquakes and noise just being the sound of the big guy lumbering around up there. We didn't need spaceships and junk because that has been done ad nauseum. My wife is all "they are going to make another part" and I frankly hope they don't. What will separate it from Independence Day or Battle: Los Angeles at this point? What made the first one good is it made you think from a different perspective. I grew up watching King Kong and Godzilla movies and all you saw was Japanese city after Japanese City being destroyed, but they very seldom showed what it would be like for people at ground zero as these monsters destroyed the city--Cloverfield showed that.
Oh well, I give it 7.5 out 10. Maybe a second viewing will improve this...
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I still haven't seen the movie yet (supposedly going tomorrow). I think at this point you guys don't need to hide anything and can pretty much talk about the movie. It's been long enough.
GO SEE THE MOVIE PEOPLE!!!!!
Cause when I get back I will probably want to discuss the movie and not have to tip toe on egg shells around any plot points.
If that is a problem, dont read any more of the thread
GO SEE THE MOVIE PEOPLE!!!!!
Cause when I get back I will probably want to discuss the movie and not have to tip toe on egg shells around any plot points.
If that is a problem, dont read any more of the thread
snogger
Footballguy
Pretty long, but a good write up on how the ending does work and the reason I wasn't bothered by the last 15 minutes as some others seem to be.. expect of course these two parts:3C's said:
But the ending itself was needed to not only close the "Michelle story arc" but to also setup possible sequels.
And hopefully more creatures from the Original Cloverfield showing up
3C's
Footballguy
Yeah, she was nearly knocked unconscious by banging around in the truck as it was going up, recovered instantly to save herself, and then nary a scratch after it was over. Only way I could explain that is after firebombing the thing it started lowering the truck nearer to the surface. As for the firebombing, maybe it's like the Star Wars Death Star where they had to fire a shot into a specific area.Pretty long, but a good write up on how the ending does work and the reason I wasn't bothered by the last 15 minutes as some others seem to be.. expect of course these two parts:
But the ending itself was needed to not only close the "Michelle story arc" but to also setup possible sequels.
And hopefully more creatures from the Original Cloverfield showing up
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Just saw. Good movie. Strange ending.
Goodman was great, so was MEW
Goodman was great, so was MEW
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Steeler
Footballguy
I never saw the first Cloverfield movie so didn't know what to expect heading into this one - so I didn't really like the ending. I thought it was funny when she said "really?" Because I was thinking the same thing.
The first part of the movie was good and Goodman was fantastic in his role
The first part of the movie was good and Goodman was fantastic in his role
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I think they would have done better had they just made it a straight up sequel.
Still good though.
Still good though.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
So why exactly had I seen in some reviews a mention where this movie "sets the stage for a new frontier of movies" or something to that effect?
Ok, rotten tomatoes says " suggests a new frontier for franchise filmmaking."
Not really even sure what they mean by that. What is this new frontier?
Ok, rotten tomatoes says " suggests a new frontier for franchise filmmaking."
Not really even sure what they mean by that. What is this new frontier?
bigbottom
Footballguy
I'm guessing they mean movies that differ in terms of both substance and style, but that occur within the same universe. Although QT's been doing that for a while.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Yeah, sounds right.
Although really not sure that would be anything "new". After all, The Walking Dead just did it with Fear. Not a movie, but again, also not a new idea.
Avenger movies have now been doing that for years.
Just seemed weird to me hearing that before seeing it, and seems even stranger now after seeing it.
I think it was a unique movie, but just don't what is so unique about it as a franchise or how it would be a "new frontier for franchise film making".
bigbottom
Footballguy
But the movies/shows are similar in the two examples you gave. For example, the Avengers movies are all action/superhero movies. Cloverfield is a found footage big monster movie. 10 CL for the most part is a traditionally shot psychological thriller. Totally different films, but exist in the same universe.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I think the "same universe" thing might be debatable for this one.
I suppose I see what you are saying. Completely different types of films, set at different locations, but possibly at the same time and world as each other.
Wouldn't most zombie movies fall into this category? Many of them are completely different styles, but all revolve around the zombie apocalypse. Compare Dawn of the Dead, Sean of the Dead, REC/Quarantine, and Exit Humanity. All very different styles but basically the same world.
Still not sure this is any sort of new idea, but I suppose it can be expanded upon, and maybe be done really really well if/when the right material comes along.
cstu
Footballguy
I had seen Cloverfield but since I read that it was not related to it that there were going to be aliens in it. Loved the first 90% but the ending was stupid. Should have been a standalone move with no reference to Cloverfield.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Finally watched this. Really liked most of it, but I honestly think forcing Cloverfield into the title ruined the twist of the movie for me...having seen the first one I was expecting it to tie into aliens eventually. I would have loved to have actually been surprised by that twist, thinking I was going to see a totally different kind of movie much more like "The Room" than a sci-fi movie...but the title gave it away. Seems like a pretty dumb choice since I don't remember the first movie making a ton of money in the first place. I know it has kind of become a cult classic over the years but did they really gain a ton of viewers with this title and the connection to Cloverfield?
After googling the movie, looking back it is so obvious that this was a stand-alone story that they later tacked on to the Cloverfield universe...and it would have been a much better movie if it stayed its own entity. But even if I could change nothing about the content of the movie, it still would have been better if it just had a different freaking title.
After googling the movie, looking back it is so obvious that this was a stand-alone story that they later tacked on to the Cloverfield universe...and it would have been a much better movie if it stayed its own entity. But even if I could change nothing about the content of the movie, it still would have been better if it just had a different freaking title.
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I might be kind of ruining this for you right now (sorry), but you should see The World's End.ConnSKINS26 said:
cstu
Footballguy
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Kafka
Footballguy
For the love of God, anything but this...just watched it. It was neither claustrophobic, nor a "frontier" for any filmmaking. So pissed how little they did with that cast. I was so ready to dig it, (especially Goodman
) & it meandered towards the typical Hollywood tripe; & then with the typical finish. The allure of the other Cloverfield, was the subtle insulation/ reliance on the viewers imagination; while this just seemed to devolv e into standard fair. *IMO...
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flapgreen
Footballguy
Yeah very disappointing. Really wish they would've added sequel to first. One of my all time favoriteFor the love of God, anything but this...just watched it. It was neither claustrophobic, nor a "frontier" for any filmmaking. So pissed how little they did with that cast. I was so ready to dig it, (especially Goodman
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gump
Footballguy
God Particle is the 3rd installment in the Cloverfield franchise.
I see the connection here...the tapes John Goodman had were of audio from a space station that was experiencing something unexplainable...this movie is from the space station.
I see the connection here...the tapes John Goodman had were of audio from a space station that was experiencing something unexplainable...this movie is from the space station.
snogger
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