Showing posts with label cloverfield screenings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloverfield screenings. Show all posts
2/2/08
Cloverfield - The Sunday Times (U.K.) review
2/02/2008 | 
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Dave and Thomas
Cloverfield PosterCloverfield crashes into many European theaters this weekend and I was curious on what the critics on the other side of the pond thought of the monster movie. By now the spoilers and pictures of the Cloverfield monster are all over the Internet so the mystery is lessened for anyone who can use a 'Google' search.
The Sunday Times in the U.K. had this to say about Cloverfield:
The ridiculous never looked so real. But the film’s early rush of oh-my-God fear fades as Rob and co cross the city. The drama dissipates; the scare factor slackens. The film’s realism gives it authenticity, but it undermines the making of great movie movements. Reality loathes dramatic licence.The Sofia (Bulgaria) Echo had this to say about Cloverfield:
The movie is at its best when it navigates the dark streets flooded by a panicking and injured multitude not knowing whether it is running from or to the frightful something that is out there. The approach of seeing the events through the shaky shooting skills of one of the protagonists relieves the story of the obligation to tell from where the monster comes, although characters speculate about the ocean depths or outer space.Telegraph U.K. had this to say about Cloverfield:
No one is going to see Cloverfield expecting a cinéma-vérité exploration of disaster psychology. But they might expect better handling of the source of the terror; the filmmakers lose their nerve a little towards the end and include some aerial shots from a helicopter, the upshot being that when we properly see the monster we giggle at how traditional and almost cartoon-looking he is. It would have been better if he was more abstract or if, say, the island itself started to mutate and coil into a monster.Scotland's Sunday Herald had this to say about Cloverfield:
JJ Abrams, best known as the creator of Alias and Lost, has acknowledged The Blair Witch Project as an antecedent for his latest brainchild, Cloverfield. If Blair Witch was a YouTube horror film, Cloverfield is the YouTube monster movie. Once again a youth with a camera spends 90 minutes filming the terrible things befalling him (and, on this occasion, the entire population of Manhattan). He sticks to his task for posterity, of course, not realising that if he put the camera down, he could run a whole lot faster.The Prague Post had this to say about Cloverfield:
Had Japan’s Toho studio embraced cinéma vérité in the 1950s, Godzilla might very well have created even more film history. As it is, we’ve had to wait 50 years for Cloverfield, a creature feature filmed with hand-held cameras (aided and abetted by CGI) that successfully takes the monster genre to an entirely new level.The (Scottish) Daily Record had this to say about Cloverfield:
Despite the novel approach, there's a lot of things about this monster movie that are a little too familiar. It seems that every few years Hollywood likes to bomb New York, although they always start with Manhattan, never Queens or Brooklyn. And a Manhattan seems strangely stripped of older, less gorgeous people.The Sun (U.K.) had this to say about Cloverfield:
Whatever the criticisms, though, Cloverfield delivers more bangs for your bucks than the average blockbuster.
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1/18/08
Cloverfield Video: "A Bad Idea"
1/18/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
Hud, Rob, and Lily find the building where Lily lives and attempt to rescue her. Sadly, the building is heavily damaged and will take a heroic effort to reach Lily.
New Cloverfield Clip Online
1/18/2008 |
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Rob, Hud, Beth, and Lily try to reach a Midtown safety area. This clip first appeared on Yahoo! last night and is now available online. Sadly, this clip has been edited down to take out the scenes with the Monster. In this scene the group is actually running toward the helicopters to get to safety and they keep running into the Monster. (source)
Did Cloverfield Live Up To The Hype?
1/18/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
Last night was the much-anticipated midnight release of J.J. Abrams's Cloverfield, and, being that the guys at New York Entertainment's Vulter we're huge nerds, they decided to ask viewers to talk about the film. New York's David Edelstein liked it, but what do moviegoers think? Was it as good as they'd expected? How was the monster? Did the cinematography make anyone throw up? Watch the video and find out!
1/17/08
Video of Cloverfield Monster Online?
1/17/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
The Unfiction forums are the key source for most people's Cloverfield news. Now I'm not say anything specific, but there's a good chance it is full today of bootleg videos and images of the Cloverfield movie. It would be the first place to upload these items.Should you be so inclined you may be able to head over and check them out. You might even catch a short video of the Cloverfield Monster along with images of the movie in their forum if they existed. It also might also totally ruin the movie for you so don't go snooping if you don't want to get spoiled. (hat tip to Brian)
1/16/08
Rotten Tomatoes Posts Cloverfield Reviews
1/16/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
Now that the official screenings of Cloverfield have taken place we will start to see what the critics think of the movie. The best site that gathers all the reviews and lumps them together is Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.
The first series of reviews are being posted on Tomatoes today and as it stands there are 11 turned in. 6 are good, 6 are negative giving it a 50% rating for now. The review count should be well over 100 reviews by the end of the week so keep checking back to see what they think. Metacritic only has 2 in but it should be full in the next day.
Even though only a few reviews are in right now I have noticed that the website based critics liked the film more than the traditional print critics. Sites like IGN and Dark Horizons helped propagate the viral campaign so I'm curious as to how other similar sites review the film when compared to someone like Robert Ebert
There's a few more "top critic" reviews out there not yet on Tomatoes and one thing I've noticed in them is that the main stream critics seem to be split on the movie. The ones that do not like it continue to point out the hand-held style of cinematography and label it as a Blair Witch/Godzilla remake. The ones that like it enjoy the fresh look of the style. I've taken some samples below of the reviews posted so far as well as a few that haven't popped up on Tomatoes yet.
Cloverfield Reviews
Dark Horizons Cloverfield Review (read)
Coming in under a heavy weight of expectation, there'll be some notable deflation when people discover that all the filmmakers have done is simply taken a "Blair Witch Project" style approach to what is essentially a New York-set "Godzilla" movie - nothing more or less.
Variety Cloverfield Review (read)
Despite its indie-flavored shooting style, first-rate visual effects, reasonable intensity factor, nihilistic attitude and post-9/11 anxiety overlay, this punchy sci-fier is, in the end, not much different from all the marauding creature features that have come before it.
New York Press Cloverfield Review (read)
Too bad the movie is a less-than-satisfying experiment with contrived fake documentary aesthetics.
Cinema Blend Cloverfield Review (read)
Cloverfield is exactly what you’d expect it to be if you’ve been paying attention and the opposite of everything you probably think it should be if you haven’t. Let’s get this out of the way right now. It’s not a monster movie, and it’s not trying to be.
Hollywood Reporter Cloverfield Review (read)
The people they're playing aren't particularly interesting or developed, but who has time to exhibit intriguing character traits when you're trying to outrun a monster? Besides, there's something refreshing about a monster movie that isn't filled with the usual suspects, like The Hero, The Rebel and The Cynic.
IGN Cloverfield Review (read)
Cloverfield is an intelligent take on the genre. But the question must be asked - how clever do we want this genre to be? At times, Cloverfield almost feels a little bit too clever for its own good. All the devices that are used to draw the audience into the action, though pretty effective, are obvious. In fact, some of these devices are so apparent that they could prevent more discerning viewers from being totally absorbed into what is still a rollickingly fun destruction-fest.
Epinions Cloverfield Review (read)
The film has a story to tell, and it tells it in a fashion that never flags from the beginning until the end credits roll.
And I'm very happy to report that not only is Cloverfield a very good monster movie, but it represents a very welcome advance for the aged sub-genre. Between this flick and the Korean import The Host, one can't help but enjoy the mega-monster resurgence we're being treated to. Enjoy it now ... before all the chintzy copycats show up
Don’t believe the hype. Forget about the endless internet campaign, and flag away the confusing puzzles, photographs, videos and bizarre advertising for a milkshake called Slusho. None of it means a thing once you've seen Cloverfield.
Japan may still have it on us when it comes to electronics and fuel-efficient cars, but it looks like the United States is finally, more than 50 years after “Gojira,” catching up in the monster-movie department.
The hipper-than-thou house style of executive producer J.J. Abrams is evident all throughout Cloverfield, and this is not a good thing. Talk about your high concepts and imagine the pitch meeting: "It's a first person episode of Felicity interrupted by a humongous, pissed-off crustacean!"
It’s no accident that Cloverfield, which opens Friday, is not seen through the eyes of social workers and busboys. Our heroes here are the self-absorbed young Turks buying the condos, crowding the Meatpacking district and pricing the rest of us out of town – and as depicted in Cloverfield they can be just a little annoying at times. (Especially the cameraman.)
Unlike most movies that arrive loaded with hype, though (Snakes on a Plane anyone?), Cloverfield completely delivers. It is the most visceral, thrilling movie I've seen in years. Not since Trinity's opening bullet-time fight in the The Matrix have I heard an audience spontaneously burst into applause in the middle of a movie.
And I'm very happy to report that not only is Cloverfield a very good monster movie, but it represents a very welcome advance for the aged sub-genre. Between this flick and the Korean import The Host, one can't help but enjoy the mega-monster resurgence we're being treated to. Enjoy it now ... before all the chintzy copycats show up
Don’t believe the hype. Forget about the endless internet campaign, and flag away the confusing puzzles, photographs, videos and bizarre advertising for a milkshake called Slusho. None of it means a thing once you've seen Cloverfield.
Japan may still have it on us when it comes to electronics and fuel-efficient cars, but it looks like the United States is finally, more than 50 years after “Gojira,” catching up in the monster-movie department.
The hipper-than-thou house style of executive producer J.J. Abrams is evident all throughout Cloverfield, and this is not a good thing. Talk about your high concepts and imagine the pitch meeting: "It's a first person episode of Felicity interrupted by a humongous, pissed-off crustacean!"
It’s no accident that Cloverfield, which opens Friday, is not seen through the eyes of social workers and busboys. Our heroes here are the self-absorbed young Turks buying the condos, crowding the Meatpacking district and pricing the rest of us out of town – and as depicted in Cloverfield they can be just a little annoying at times. (Especially the cameraman.)
Unlike most movies that arrive loaded with hype, though (Snakes on a Plane anyone?), Cloverfield completely delivers. It is the most visceral, thrilling movie I've seen in years. Not since Trinity's opening bullet-time fight in the The Matrix have I heard an audience spontaneously burst into applause in the middle of a movie.
1-18-08.com Update - New Image
1/16/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
1-18-08.com spent months without an updated but has seen 3 in the last week. Today's picture shows a nice, big pool of blood in the ocean where what looks like a fisherman is pulling up his gear.
1/15/08
Cloverfield Review: Spoilers, Storyline, and Everything Else You Need To Know
1/15/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
I would like to thank a reader for being able to provide me with a review of Cloverfield. I've gotten hold of a few reviews so far and this one by Mitzy is a great assessment of the movie. I've been able to confirm a lot of these story points and Mitzy does a great job of summing it all up for you.
The Cloverfield review contains everything you need to know about the movie. Yes, it is full of spoilers so if you want to be surprised on 1-18-08 than resist the urge to click the link below. Mitzy gives a great description of the storyline, the Cloverfield Monster, Slusho, Tagruato, the movie's timeline, and the ending.
The Cloverfield review contains everything you need to know about the movie. Yes, it is full of spoilers so if you want to be surprised on 1-18-08 than resist the urge to click the link below. Mitzy gives a great description of the storyline, the Cloverfield Monster, Slusho, Tagruato, the movie's timeline, and the ending.
Buy Cloverfield Tickets
1/15/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
Many cities are offering midnight showings of Cloverfield that you can go online and get tickets for through Fandango or similar sites. I got mine for the Thursday Midnight showing since I really didn't feel like running across town to purchase the tickets. I'm lazy like that.
Amateur Cloverfield Review from Philadelphia
1/15/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
If you are looking for clues and possible spoilers to the Cloverfield movie be sure to check out the UnFiction forums. They are good at pointing out spoilers so you won't get ruined by mistake. One good thing is that people who have followed Cloverfield and the viral campaign are giving their honest reviews. It's good to see how a non-paid critic views the flick. Here's one from a guy in Philly who just watched the film
- Cloverfield Review from Philadelphia(Spoilers Warning)>
Marcus Theaters Won't Show Cloverfield
1/15/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
The seventh-largest theater circuit in the country, Marcus Theaters, owns or operates 594 screens at 49 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota and Iowa. They have not been able to come to terms with Paramount Studios, the distributor of Cloverfield. As a result they will not show the movie at their establishments.This follows a similar decision to not screen the Tim Burton musical Sweeney Todd for the same reasons. So if you live in that area you'll want to plan ahead and find another theater chain to watch Cloverfield.
1/14/08
Watch 10 Interviews with JJ Abrams & the Cast of Cloverfield!
1/14/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
Some of the videos from IESB.net mentioned the other day are embedded on MovieWeb. They include interviews with the cast and crew as well as a couple really cool behind-the-scenes videos on the making of Cloverfield. I've included some below but you can catch up with the rest of the videos here.
Cloverfield
JJ Abrams Interview
JJ Abrams on his idea for the film and on the larger than life aspects of the film.
Cloverfield
Behind the Scenes Footage #1
Go behind the scenes of the filming of Cloverfield part #1.
Cloverfield
Behind the Scenes Footage #2
Go behind the scenes of the filming of Cloverfield part #2.
Cloverfield
JJ Abrams Interview
JJ Abrams on his idea for the film and on the larger than life aspects of the film.
Cloverfield
Behind the Scenes Footage #1
Go behind the scenes of the filming of Cloverfield part #1.
Cloverfield
Behind the Scenes Footage #2
Go behind the scenes of the filming of Cloverfield part #2.
1/10/08
Another Cloverfield Review
1/10/2008 |
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Dave and Thomas
The first, official main-stream Cloverfield movie review (that I know of) has surfaced. The mystery and speculation is gone from trying to guess the validity of reviewers and random posts.
AICN's Harry Knowles has seen the Cloverfield movie and has been kind enough to post about it. AICN is a legit and very big site so you can take this one to the bank. To sum it up without spoilers, Harry was blown away by the movie and claimed it was "a bold genre-reinvention unlike anything we’ve ever seen before."
He compared it to Saving Private Ryan with Monsters instead of Nazis.
You can catch the full review linked below (spoilers warning) and know that security was tighter than ever for the screening which means you most likely won't be seeing a screen cap of the monster before next Friday.
AICN's Harry Knowles has seen the Cloverfield movie and has been kind enough to post about it. AICN is a legit and very big site so you can take this one to the bank. To sum it up without spoilers, Harry was blown away by the movie and claimed it was "a bold genre-reinvention unlike anything we’ve ever seen before."
He compared it to Saving Private Ryan with Monsters instead of Nazis.
You can catch the full review linked below (spoilers warning) and know that security was tighter than ever for the screening which means you most likely won't be seeing a screen cap of the monster before next Friday.
- Harry knows what CLOVERFIELD is!!! (Full review-Spoilers warning!!) >
1/6/08
Catch An Early Screening Of Cloverfield
1/06/2008 |
Posted by
Dave and Thomas
Paramount is holding sneak preview screenings of the film on Tuesday night, January 15th in select cities across North America. But these screenings are NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. You need to have a pass to attend. How do you get a pass? Check your local newspapers and stores, listen to your local morning radio shows, for contests because passes will be hard to come by.
Austin
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Calgary
Calgary
Charlotte
Cincinnati
Dallas
Denver
Edmonton
Edmonton
Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Lauderdale
Houston
Jacksonville
Las Vegas
Miami
Miami
Montreal
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Raleigh
San Antonio
San Francisco
San Francisco
Tampa
Toronto
Toronto
Vancouver
Vancouver
Virginia Beach
Washington, DC
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Calgary
Calgary
Charlotte
Cincinnati
Dallas
Denver
Edmonton
Edmonton
Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Lauderdale
Houston
Jacksonville
Las Vegas
Miami
Miami
Montreal
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Raleigh
San Antonio
San Francisco
San Francisco
Tampa
Toronto
Toronto
Vancouver
Vancouver
Virginia Beach
Washington, DC
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
For more details check out /Film's original post on how you can try to get hold of one of the early Cloverfield screenings.
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