One and Only CLOVERFIELD reviews thread!
01-29-08 | 10:24 PM
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Did you see it for sale on eBay? Yes, one of the actual ones used to make Cloverfield.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PANASONIC-HVX-20...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/PANASONIC-HVX-20...QQcmdZViewItem
01-30-08 | 06:21 PM
#428
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Originally Posted by bub2000
The camera shown in the movies is a Panasonic HVX-200. It uses P2 cards, which wikipedia says is a RAID array of SD cards on a PCMCIA card.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P2_%28storage_media%29
Oh, and the camera is about $6000. Must be nice to be a VP.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P2_%28storage_media%29
Oh, and the camera is about $6000. Must be nice to be a VP.
01-31-08 | 10:16 AM
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http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1
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Posted: Wed., Jan. 30, 2008, 7:30pm PT
Paramount sows 'Cloverfield' sequel
Matt Reeves to direct 'Invisible Woman'
By MICHAEL FLEMING
Matt Reeves is in early talks with Paramount to direct a "Cloverfield" sequel, and he has also made a deal with GreeneStreet Films to direct "The Invisible Woman."
Timing of the projects will depend on how quickly Paramount can complete discussions with Reeves, producer J.J. Abrams and scribe Drew Goddard to scare up another monster tale for the "Cloverfield" sequel. There's a good chance the sequel will be Reeves' next film, in which case he will direct "The Invisible Woman" afterward.
"Woman" is a Hitchcock-style thriller that probes the mind of a former beauty queen who turns to a life of crime to protect her family.
Reeves wrote the script and will produce with Abrams and GreeneStreet's John Penotti, Fisher Stevens and Tim Williams.
"Matt has created a truly original and compelling character and story," said GreeneStreet's Penotti.
GreeneStreet will finance "The Invisible Woman," and GreeneStreet Intl. will sell overseas territories.
With a $25 million budget, a strong concept and cast of unknowns, "Cloverfield" scored a $46 million opening frame, which was a record for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Paramount gave away almost no first-dollar gross, making the film a bargain for the studio.
GreeneStreet recently completed two films: the John Polson-directed "Tenderness," starring Russell Crowe, which was just set for distribution at Lionsgate, and "Bill," directed by Melisa Wallack and Bernie Goldmann, whichwill be distributed by First Look Studios.
Paramount sows 'Cloverfield' sequel
Matt Reeves to direct 'Invisible Woman'
By MICHAEL FLEMING
Matt Reeves is in early talks with Paramount to direct a "Cloverfield" sequel, and he has also made a deal with GreeneStreet Films to direct "The Invisible Woman."
Timing of the projects will depend on how quickly Paramount can complete discussions with Reeves, producer J.J. Abrams and scribe Drew Goddard to scare up another monster tale for the "Cloverfield" sequel. There's a good chance the sequel will be Reeves' next film, in which case he will direct "The Invisible Woman" afterward.
"Woman" is a Hitchcock-style thriller that probes the mind of a former beauty queen who turns to a life of crime to protect her family.
Reeves wrote the script and will produce with Abrams and GreeneStreet's John Penotti, Fisher Stevens and Tim Williams.
"Matt has created a truly original and compelling character and story," said GreeneStreet's Penotti.
GreeneStreet will finance "The Invisible Woman," and GreeneStreet Intl. will sell overseas territories.
With a $25 million budget, a strong concept and cast of unknowns, "Cloverfield" scored a $46 million opening frame, which was a record for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Paramount gave away almost no first-dollar gross, making the film a bargain for the studio.
GreeneStreet recently completed two films: the John Polson-directed "Tenderness," starring Russell Crowe, which was just set for distribution at Lionsgate, and "Bill," directed by Melisa Wallack and Bernie Goldmann, whichwill be distributed by First Look Studios.
Chris
02-03-08 | 06:35 PM
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Just saw this over the weekend with my girlfriend.
Both of us loved the film.
I also have to mention the creature/monster design was pretty awesome.
Both of us loved the film.
I also have to mention the creature/monster design was pretty awesome.
02-03-08 | 06:38 PM
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Wow, sequel talks huh? How did this flick do in Japan? Not just Box office, but audience and professional reviews.
Last edited by Giantrobo; 02-04-08 at 03:58 PM.
02-04-08 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
Wow, sequel talks huh? How did this flick in Japan? Not just Box office, but audience and professional reviews.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/...loverfield.htm
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02-04-08 | 02:58 PM
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I really enjoyed the film. The shaky cam didn't bother me as much as BWP. I wonder if Hud was a nod to Bill Paxton's Hudson from Aliens.
I look forward to Cloverfield 2. Hopefully, it is from the view of a network news crew or from the military.
What was uttered at the end?
Spoiler:
I look forward to Cloverfield 2. Hopefully, it is from the view of a network news crew or from the military.
What was uttered at the end?
Spoiler:
02-04-08 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I thought it was a riff on "Heads up display".
02-04-08 | 07:35 PM
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and what does "heads up display" mean.
02-04-08 | 08:02 PM
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it's the little thing that shows your stats in first person shooters.
02-04-08 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RichC2
it's the little thing that shows your stats in first person shooters.
02-07-08 | 05:32 PM
#440
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wow....this movie is absolutely awesome. Jeeeeesus.
A+. I thought I'd never see a movie that could be based on special effects alone and work...wrong. This movie ROCKS.
I've nexer experienced a movie giving me such a visual and audio stimulation...I was literally shaking in my seat. DAMN.
A+. I thought I'd never see a movie that could be based on special effects alone and work...wrong. This movie ROCKS.
I've nexer experienced a movie giving me such a visual and audio stimulation...I was literally shaking in my seat. DAMN.
02-07-08 | 09:11 PM
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^^^ yes, they looked just like those drawings.
02-07-08 | 09:26 PM
#443
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I finally got around to seeing this on Tuesday. There were about 3 of us in the theater. Overall, I thought it was pretty good. Not great, but enjoyable nonetheless. I really loved the sound though, it was incredible.
And, I didn't get sick, so I can bust on my brother-in-law relentlessly now.
And, I didn't get sick, so I can bust on my brother-in-law relentlessly now.
02-07-08 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
Thought some people might enjoy this, forgive me if it's been posted.
Spoiler: Official drawings of Monster
Spoiler: Official drawings of Monster
Spoiler:
02-09-08 | 05:01 PM
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I bought the movie until almost the very end, when Cloverfield jumped out of the rubble and smoke of the city and blindly swatted the only effing helicopter not shooting at it out of the air.
I understand it's a monster movie, and I fully had a suspension of disbelief going on, until that moment I went "ok, that's ridiculous." Even more so, I would have accepted if they had died in the copter crash, but the continuation of the story from then on was painful.
The first 7/8ths of the movie was brilliant, but the whole end left a sour taste in my mouth.
3.5/5
I understand it's a monster movie, and I fully had a suspension of disbelief going on, until that moment I went "ok, that's ridiculous." Even more so, I would have accepted if they had died in the copter crash, but the continuation of the story from then on was painful.
The first 7/8ths of the movie was brilliant, but the whole end left a sour taste in my mouth.
3.5/5
02-09-08 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Brack
^^^ yes, they looked just like those drawings.
Spoiler:
Last edited by Sorraffy; 02-09-08 at 07:23 PM.
02-11-08 | 09:10 AM
#447
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saw it last night.... thought it was pretty cool.... the ending was sad but hey its a good ending... wouldnt mind seeing a part 2 but not sure about the FP again
02-12-08 | 07:24 PM
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Hidden message? at end of credits......
http://cloverfieldmessage.ytmnd.com/
http://cloverfieldmessage.ytmnd.com/
02-12-08 | 08:00 PM
#449
only mentioned as far back as post #130, 132, 134, 142, 143, 145,
and the audio clip on #154
and the audio clip on #154
02-12-08 | 09:17 PM
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Some people need reminding.............