The "Cloverfield OMG!!" Thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

ToonyLoons · 12-23-2007, 04:32 AM

I perfer a steady cam for one reason, too much shaky and I get motion sick. It sucks. I am looking forward to Cloverfield, but if it is all handy cam style, I would get sick and not be able to sit through the entire film.

SpartanJohnson · 12-23-2007, 04:32 AM

I like that it's different though.

Gamma_Winstead · 12-23-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Not asking what you know, but HOW you know it? Are you involved somehow with the production or are you dating the director's sister's neighbour's cousin's former roommate?

the monster is a giant kitten, the main character dies when they go to the the cats litter box and the big "Battles" song is ride the lightening extra.

SpartanJohnson · 12-23-2007, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

the monster is a giant kitten, the main character dies when they go to the the cats litter box and the big "Battles" song is ride the lightening extra.

really????

bajor27 · 12-23-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cking2729

I think it's highly anticipated because of the mystery shrouding the project. I might just be a huge party pooper, but these projects shrouded in mystery with the full-length trailers that reveal virtually nothing about the film tend to disappoint. I have a feeling that all the anticipation is going to lead to a big "meh" when the film actually comes out.

I agree completely. I think this movie is going to be a real let down after all the hype its gotten.

Gamma_Winstead · 12-23-2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SpartanJohnson

really????

totally.

Ascended_Saiyan · 12-23-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

I think they were shadows of two guys in full Haz-mat gear. I could be wrong.

The reason it seems like two monsters in or outside the tent with the girl is because of the sound effects. The sound was of something crunching/biting on her as she was screaming. That is always confusing.

DrinkMore · 12-23-2007, 05:13 AM

Just watched the trailer. The film looks good. Hope it does not suck. I won't see it in theaters but will see the screener/cams of it when they are available.

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The film was edited to look like it was filmed with one hand-held camera, including jump cuts similar to ones found in home movies. Director Matt Reeves described the presentation, "We wanted this to be as if someone found a Handicam, took out the tape and put it in the player to watch it. What you're watching is a home movie that then turns into something else." Reeves explained that the pedestrians documenting the severed head of the Statue of Liberty with the camera phones was reflective of the contemporary period. "Cloverfield very much speaks to the fear and anxieties of our time, how we live our lives. Constantly documenting things and putting them up on YouTube, sending people videos through e-mail - we felt it was very applicable to the way people feel now," the director said.

Looks like it's going to be a rough ride for those that don't like that sort of thing! I am with the majority. I can only take some much of the shakiness. Perhaps it won't be so bad since this is REAL film and none of that crap you go to the store and buy off the shelf.

Hawknelson05 · 12-23-2007, 05:22 AM

I dont care what anyone says. this movie has had me hooked since trailers last summer. I'm going to see it

Nathan_Drake · 12-23-2007, 05:35 AM

My gf and I both think it looks interesting...but after we watched the trailer, the first thing she said was that she hated the camerawork. Its not often that she points something like that out, but I have to agree. If the whole movie is that shaky I won't bother watching it.

vektar · 12-23-2007, 06:07 AM

I also feel this movie is gonna be a big let down and the shaky camera, lets just hope thats just for effect for the trailer and the actual movie is nothing like that. At first the movie seemed like a monster movie but then after watchin the trailer again it seems like an alien attack movie. The things in war of the worlds sounded like monsters too so it could be similar to that.

bluskiff · 12-23-2007, 06:10 AM

this is more paramount junk their films have been tanking at the boxoffice Heartbreak kid/beowulf/ now this. if all the blu fans stay away it will send a message. Support blu or get none of our money.

tofur69 · 12-23-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

The reason it seems like two monsters in or outside the tent with the girl is because of the sound effects. The sound was of something crunching/biting on her as she was screaming. That is always confusing.

It is two guys in Haz-Mat suits. Being in my line of work, I get to see production pictures and I just saw an image of the guys in the suits about 2 weeks ago. If I can dig up a picture online I will post it.

richieb1971 · 12-23-2007, 11:21 AM

This movie is supposed to have a "documentary" style approach. It follows the party goers through the attack. The camera is documenting the events as they unfold. The monster is hidden because its not in view from where they are standing when it happens.

There is one big monster followed by 100's or 1000's of little baby ones which attack the city later. Don't expect the movie to concentrate much on the monster, the movie will concentrate on the fear of those surrounding the events taking place. Its just a new refreshing way of making a monster movie. Do we really want to see yet another military attack on a monster? We have already seen the "bait" trick, the "lure" trick, the "send a hundred missiles into its mouth" trick. Its about time somebody did something a bit more unique.

Does this movie have international distribution rights? All the advertising for this movie seems focused in the USA. The USA PSN store has the trailer but the UK one doesn't. In fact nobody has even heard of it that I speak to.

vsbdtv · 12-23-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeChizzle

Children of Men is the exception. I'm probably one of the few who appreciate the camerawork in that movie more than the story itself. The scene in the car with Juliane Moore and the ending sequence where Clive Owen is running around in the middle of a battle zone are incredible.

Disagree completely. I thought the camera work in COM was horrible and hugely detracted from the movie.

The hand-held camera was woefully overused, annoying and distracting.

Of course, I thought most of that movie was a mess anyway. And pretty much the entire theater audience I saw the film with had the same opinion, based on comments I heard while exiting the theater.

Living Near Shamu · 12-23-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawknelson05

I dont care what anyone says. this movie has had me hooked since trailers last summer. I'm going to see it

+1

cking2729 · 12-23-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawknelson05

I dont care what anyone says. this movie has had me hooked since trailers last summer. I'm going to see it

Well let us know how it is. I, for one, will not be paying $8-$9 to see a movie shot like this. It completely takes the fun out of my theatre experience. Thanks Blair Witch Project!

DetroitSportsFan · 12-23-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawknelson05

I dont care what anyone says. this movie has had me hooked since trailers last summer. I'm going to see it

I agree. I saw the first trailer before Transformers last year and have been anticipating this.

ra1024 · 12-23-2007, 03:27 PM

I was anticipating this one until I saw the trailer and realized the entire film would be shown that way. I really can't see enjoying a film shot like that. With it being a Para/Uni release, it's just one more strike against it for me.

Gamma_Winstead · 12-23-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tofur69

It is two guys in Haz-Mat suits. Being in my line of work, I get to see production pictures and I just saw an image of the guys in the suits about 2 weeks ago. If I can dig up a picture online I will post it.

also thats not crunching. watch her in freeze frame. she is inflating. just about to go kaboom.

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12-23-2007, 04:32 AM	#21
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	I perfer a steady cam for one reason, too much shaky and I get motion sick. It sucks. I am looking forward to Cloverfield, but if it is all handy cam style, I would get sick and not be able to sit through the entire film.

12-23-2007, 04:32 AM	#22
SpartanJohnson Banned Member since:Dec 2007	I like that it's different though.

12-23-2007, 05:22 AM	#29
Hawknelson05 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Gainesville Trading Score:1	I dont care what anyone says. this movie has had me hooked since trailers last summer. I'm going to see it

12-23-2007, 05:35 AM	#30
Nathan_Drake Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	My gf and I both think it looks interesting...but after we watched the trailer, the first thing she said was that she hated the camerawork. Its not often that she points something like that out, but I have to agree. If the whole movie is that shaky I won't bother watching it.

12-23-2007, 06:07 AM	#31
vektar Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:san jose ca 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:542 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:28	I also feel this movie is gonna be a big let down and the shaky camera, lets just hope thats just for effect for the trailer and the actual movie is nothing like that. At first the movie seemed like a monster movie but then after watchin the trailer again it seems like an alien attack movie. The things in war of the worlds sounded like monsters too so it could be similar to that.

12-23-2007, 06:10 AM	#32
bluskiff Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 23	this is more paramount junk their films have been tanking at the boxoffice Heartbreak kid/beowulf/ now this. if all the blu fans stay away it will send a message. Support blu or get none of our money.

12-23-2007, 11:21 AM	#34
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	This movie is supposed to have a "documentary" style approach. It follows the party goers through the attack. The camera is documenting the events as they unfold. The monster is hidden because its not in view from where they are standing when it happens. There is one big monster followed by 100's or 1000's of little baby ones which attack the city later. Don't expect the movie to concentrate much on the monster, the movie will concentrate on the fear of those surrounding the events taking place. Its just a new refreshing way of making a monster movie. Do we really want to see yet another military attack on a monster? We have already seen the "bait" trick, the "lure" trick, the "send a hundred missiles into its mouth" trick. Its about time somebody did something a bit more unique. Does this movie have international distribution rights? All the advertising for this movie seems focused in the USA. The USA PSN store has the trailer but the UK one doesn't. In fact nobody has even heard of it that I speak to.

12-23-2007, 03:27 PM	#39
ra1024 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I was anticipating this one until I saw the trailer and realized the entire film would be shown that way. I really can't see enjoying a film shot like that. With it being a Para/Uni release, it's just one more strike against it for me.

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