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Cloverfield 2008

“Some thing has found us.”

★ 6.7/10 · 7,930 votes PG-13 ActionThrillerScience Fiction Released
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What is Cloverfield?

"Cloverfield" is a film that presents a unique perspective on a catastrophic event in New York City. The story revolves around a group of young friends who are celebrating a significant occasion.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Release date
Jan 15, 2008
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Bad Robot
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$170,764,026
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Overview

"Cloverfield" is a film that presents a unique perspective on a catastrophic event in New York City. The story revolves around a group of young friends who are celebrating a significant occasion. Their evening is disrupted by a massive, skyscraper-sized monster that descends upon the city. The film is presented through the lens of a handheld video camera, providing a first-hand account of the characters' desperate attempt to survive the extraordinary and terrifying event unfolding around them. The film serves as a document of the group's experience, capturing their reactions and struggles as they navigate the surreal and frightening situation. The narrative is told from the perspective of the characters' video camera, offering a personal and immersive account of the chaos and destruction caused by the monster.

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Should you watch it?

“Five young New Yorkers document their attempt to survive a giant monster attack.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique point of view from a video camera
  • Intense survival story
Keep in mind
  • Contains horrifying events
  • May cause motion sickness due to camera style

Watch it if you want to see a terrifying monster attack captured on a personal video camera.

The film depicts a horrifying survival situation.

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When was Cloverfield released?

Cloverfield was released on 01/18/2008 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What genres is the movie associated with?

It is associated with action, thriller, and science fiction.

What is the premise of the story?

Five young New Yorkers throw a going-away party on the night a skyscraper-sized monster descends upon the city.

How is the story told?

The film is told from the point of view of a video camera documenting the characters' attempt to survive.