There are little if any horror elements in this movie. No where does the plot release it's vents but on contrary it keeps building pressure. This is one if the rare non-crime movies that keep you guessing what might have happened and what's happening. Three people locked together in an underground shelter is a recipe for making a movie which is going to draw you in a rather small but peculiar world. I've always loved movies with strong atmosphere. It isn't high art, but it's an entertaining film that will hold your attention to the end. The actions of Winstead's character at the end of the film make perfect sense in light of a monologue she delivered earlier, which apparently was ignored by those whining about the ending. Huh? They must have fallen asleep during the rest of the movie (when they realized it wasn't Cloverfield 2) or this generation is dumber than I fear it might be. Some people didn't understand the ending. Using Cloverfield in the title was likely just another reference to a favorite film. Since the film has the word "Cloverfield" in the title, a lot of dim light bulbs thought this was a prequel or sequel to the other film and bad mouthed it because it isn't. There's a possible murder that took place prior to the film, a plot device never resolved. We've probably all seen John Goodman play a similar character before. Sound effects, usually unappreciated in non-action films, well used to add to the intensity of the drama. Story more important than special effects or pointless action sequences (always a plus for me). Director shows great promise while still early in his career. There are references in it to some popular films in the genre (that are likely film maker favorites) from the past 30 years or so. Mary Elizabeth Winstead gets better with every film she makes. Ultimately, the piece becomes perhaps one of the most enjoyable entries in its genre. It's incredibly compelling mainly because of its intense focus on character, while it's the several subtle twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seat as our reading of the situation (always seen through the lens of the protagonist) continues to organically change. It's an incredibly intriguing and evolving mystery-thriller that's consistently entertaining and suspenseful, as it uses its small core cast of well-realised characters to drive the tension within its (mostly) single, increasingly claustrophobic location to expert effect. These issues are really only limited to a somewhat rushed finale, though, and the final result is still a much finer film than its predecessor. Arguably, the worst aspects of '10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)' are those that tie into its franchise roots, which is understandable considering that this started life as a completely original screenplay before it was contorted to fit into the 'Cloverfield (2008)' "universe".
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