| Posted by: GodMagnus at February 9, 2008, 12:02 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | SPOILER WARNING! This Youtube vid has pretty decent shots of the monster. This is actual footage not images or fake crap. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImfXJwtDT2I p.s. I do not endorse pirating. This video is strictly for those who just want to see what the monster looked like. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Shockwave at January 21, 2008, 3:16 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Elgyn LOVED IT! Best genre flick I`ve seen in years! I can honestly say it lived up to the hype and I can`t wait to see it again. doobie - I thought the monster was awesome and really original looking. You know what it reminded me of? A big pissed-off FERRET!!! Without fur, of course. My son has a pet ferret, and towards the end when they show how the monster 'walks' (with it`s two big front legs), it kept reminding me of how a ferret walks! Thats actauly a pretty good picture of what i got of it. This thing makes Godzilla look like a puppy dog. really freaky and actualy made me afraid for the people it was chasing. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ChaseCalhoun at January 21, 2008, 11:32 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Was pretty bored by the film in all. At one point I checked my watch (must have been bored) and an hour had gone by with little action or event. When you did get glimpses of the monster they were dissappointingly brief - I know this is supposed to be 'realistic' but atleast focus on the fuckin creature for a little longer. At some points the handheld camera worked well but other times it was just annoying. I don't want to watch a blurry screen not having a clue what's going on. The cast also werent anything special, they were ok not good.... 6/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: thommie343 at January 21, 2008, 11:17 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I stayed till the credits were done myself... that is what i thought i heard too.. Rawlin67 where the ushers looking at you like you were crazy too.. me and my wife were the only two left in the theater ... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Elgyn at January 21, 2008, 10:56 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | LOVED IT! Best genre flick I`ve seen in years! I can honestly say it lived up to the hype and I can`t wait to see it again. doobie - I thought the monster was awesome and really original looking. You know what it reminded me of? A big pissed-off FERRET!!! Without fur, of course. My son has a pet ferret, and towards the end when they show how the monster 'walks' (with it`s two big front legs), it kept reminding me of how a ferret walks! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: doobie6136 at January 20, 2008, 7:09 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I really liked the movie as well, I didnt think the shaky cam was that bad. There were some really intense scenes, especially in the subway and when they got on the helicopter watching the monster get bombed and then crashing. Speaking of the monster, what did everyone think? I thought it was badass and I loved the way they teased throughout the movie until near the end but my question is, what the fuck was it? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: wyked2000 at January 20, 2008, 3:21 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I saw the movie last night and I have to say I loved it. Now I'm NOT a fan of "shaky-cam" (i thought it ruined a good fight scene in The Bourne Ultimatum) but in this movie, where we basically are watching a camcorder of an event in a group of people's lives, it makes sense that its gonna shake and be out of focus and get a shot of the ground sometimes...so if you can't deal with that then this isn't the movie for you. Not to give anything away but there were people at the theater complaining about the ending, it seems they like it when everything is explained to them...and again if you need that don't see this movie. It plops you in the middle of people's lives right when shit goes crazy and it becomes about survival, and to me, not much more needs to be explained than that....again, I thought it was great, but thats just my opinion... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jolanar at January 19, 2008, 11:23 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Evil Jeremy No shit! It is suppoused to be on a handheld camera! That is what the entire movie is about! *groan* Man some people just really don't get it! I'm not sure how they missed that not so subtle point. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: deftdelivery at January 19, 2008, 4:47 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Good movie - hell of a thrill ride. Call it the Blair Godzilla Witch Project. Bit of advice: if you are a person who becomes easily dizzy and succumbs to nausea, be prepared. Do not sit in the front 3-4 rows like I did. I have a strong stomach and I have never gotten dizzy watching a movie before. But this was did it to me. The camera is almost NEVER still...unless someone sits it down. Just from the opening shot alone - a very very basic shot - I immediately starting feeling a bit sick. So be ready...bring some dramamine But it's a fun movie - you'll be talking along with the audience. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Elgyn at January 17, 2008, 4:53 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Bear in mind that`s a crappy cameraphone picture - and it`s only the creature`s face, not the whole thing. I`m pretty sure it`s from the perspective of someone standing underneath it looking up at it.......and probably about to get eaten! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: abeceda at January 15, 2008, 7:35 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Shockwave I couldnt open it. Is it the monster in a bathing suit? He he...funny Quote: Originally Posted by therealjohng That review is hilarious, because it sounds like a negative review and then the final score is 10/10. We are now at -3 from DDay All will be clear after 18 jan. Cloverfield campaign is like IPod, few monts ago... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Evil Jeremy at January 14, 2008, 7:55 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Here is a little quote from a review I just read: "Cinematography is, unfortunately, terrible in this film. Most of it seems to have been shot on hand held video camera or something - the perspective wobbles and shakes around, robbing audiences of the true horrors they experienced in their livingrooms on 9/11. On that day, tourists and camera crews at least had the presence of mind to hold the cameras still. If you enjoyed 9/11 as much as MSNBC, Fox News, CNN and Rupert Murdoch did, then this film is still going to be a treat." No shit! It is suppoused to be on a handheld camera! That is what the entire movie is about! Here is the full review link: http://www.brainsnap.com/film_review...erfield_review | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Shockwave at January 14, 2008, 5:42 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by abeceda I found here this picture and short text about new movie still. What you think after this? Paramount sent over this new image from ‘Cloverfield’ describing it as ‘The Sexier Side of Cloverfied’. I couldnt open it. Is it the monster in a bathing suit? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: abeceda at January 14, 2008, 3:00 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I found here this picture and short text about new movie still. What you think after this? Paramount sent over this new image from ‘Cloverfield’ describing it as ‘The Sexier Side of Cloverfied’. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: CosmicPuppet at January 14, 2008, 1:51 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I may not like everything that man's done, but J.J. Abrams is a cool guy and this was a really cool conference video that had great points and was pretty inspiring. Good find Joblo! http://cloverfieldclues.blogspot.com...onference.html | | Static Link |
| Posted by: DarkKnight81 at January 14, 2008, 12:19 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I dont think the hype around Rambo is 1/10th the amount around Cloverfield, yet I'd rather see Rambo from previews alone. I'm not saying Cloverfield is going to suck because obviously I have no clue and it could be the best movie ever. I'm just saying I dont understand the hype from that preview. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ChaseCalhoun at January 13, 2008, 10:17 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by CosmicPuppet I feel the same about Rambo. This is Stallone we're talking about here doing the same shtick just like Balboa was the same ol shtick. Oh, he got older! How profound! Wow, that makes the film so much more mature because Stallone is acknowledging his age! You are very sad - nuff said really. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: gyro_44 at January 13, 2008, 9:49 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by axe vs head Going on thursday to watch this.The more i see off this movie,the less i want to see it.Just looks a bunch of people running around screaming,saying "what is it,whats going on." .Its becoming what it didn`t set out to be,which is the blair witch of monster movies. Hmmm, it doesn't look like it's shaping up like that at all to me. This one looks like it's going to have real action and money shots, which Blair Witch did not. Aside from the style of filmmaking, I think they're going to be two totally different movies. But anyway, let us know what you think. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: CosmicPuppet at January 13, 2008, 9:04 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by DarkKnight81 I don't get what the big deal is about this movie. If the reviews are superb and live up to this hype then I might go see it. But what people are so excited about I simply dont understand. I feel the same about Rambo. This is Stallone we're talking about here doing the same shtick just like Balboa was the same ol shtick. Oh, he got older! How profound! Wow, that makes the film so much more mature because Stallone is acknowledging his age! I'd rather see this than anything else in the month. At the very least, it could be entertaining, but I'm not dying to see it like I was with There Will Be Blood. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: DarkKnight81 at January 13, 2008, 8:46 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I don't get what the big deal is about this movie. If the reviews are superb and live up to this hype then I might go see it. But what people are so excited about I simply dont understand. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: axe vs head at January 13, 2008, 7:19 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Going on thursday to watch this.The more i see off this movie,the less i want to see it.Just looks a bunch of people running around screaming,saying "what is it,whats going on." .Its becoming what it didn`t set out to be,which is the blair witch of monster movies. Oh well we will see on thrusday. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: gyro_44 at January 13, 2008, 12:54 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by CyclicNightmare Just trying to keep things in perspective. There must be a reason this isn't a holiday or summer time release (hell even a March release, ala last year's successful 300). You can keep accepting the reasons the studio spins at you, but I'm keeping my head out of the clouds. It's much clearer down here on Earth. I believe the reason this isn't a spring or summer release is because they want to avoid all competition from any potentially "big" films that could even resemble this one (action or sci-fi related). I think they (smartly) just chose a month generally known for being very slow. As the_sneaker said, it could pay off... Cloverfield could really make some big bucks this coming weekend. I'm just speculating of course. No offense, but I hope you're eating crow by the end of the week, because I'm pulling for the movie to be good. Keeping expectations in check, though. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: the_sneaker at January 13, 2008, 3:04 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by doobie6136 I agree with you but don't forget about Rambo on the 25th True...but in my opinion, this new little flick from Abrams has become far more anticipated than the next Rambo movie. Maybe it has to do with the fact that we got Rocky Balboa last year...or maybe it's due to the unprecedented amount of buzz surrounding Cloverfield, I'm not sure. Either way, I can guarantee that Cloverfield is going to gross more in the long run than Rambo will. (However, I am still looking forward to Rambo!) Quote: Originally Posted by CyclicNightmare Just trying to keep things in perspective. There must be a reason this isn't a holiday or summer time release (hell even a March release, ala last year's successful 300). You can keep accepting the reasons the studio spins at you, but I'm keeping my head out of the clouds. It's much clearer down here on Earth. I see what you're saying here, but to be fair, Paramount has not really given us any reason as to why it's being released in January. The r... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: CyclicNightmare at January 13, 2008, 2:07 am | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Just trying to keep things in perspective. There must be a reason this isn't a holiday or summer time release (hell even a March release, ala last year's successful 300). You can keep accepting the reasons the studio spins at you, but I'm keeping my head out of the clouds. It's much clearer down here on Earth. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: doobie6136 at January 12, 2008, 11:15 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by the_sneaker When you think about January is the perfect time to release a movie of this magnitude; there is absolutely no other competition, and I'm sure Paramount is pleased with that. That spells more money for them. I agree with you but don't forget about Rambo on the 25th | | Static Link |
| Posted by: the_sneaker at January 12, 2008, 9:31 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by yorrick brown I just wanted to write that we get cloverfield a day before it comes out in america.I look forward to posting spoilers and raving about it for a whole 24 hours before guys and girls.Thats all ,have a nice day . I hate you. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: yorrick brown at January 12, 2008, 9:19 pm | | Topic: 1.18.08 // Cloverfield // J. J. Abrams Project Forum: JoBlo | | I just wanted to write that we get cloverfield a day before it comes out in america.I look forward to posting spoilers and raving about it for a whole 24 hours before guys and girls.Thats all ,have a nice day . | | Static Link |
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