Cloverfield
As a group of New Yorkers (Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman) enjoy a going-away party, little do they know that they will soon face the most terrifying night of their lives. A creature the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Using a handheld video camera, the friends record their struggle to survive as New York crumbles around them.
Critic Reviews:
- " For gasps and thrills and movie monster mayhem, the film is a success. It's not flawless, but if you shove that aside, I guarantee you that you will have gas at the theater. " – Jordan Hoffman
- " … exciting, terrifying, and breathlessly entertaining. " – Alonso Duralde
- " A dazzling experiment that paid off immensely, this is a cinematic pleasure at its purest. " – Olly Richards