Quarantine vs. Cloverfield! - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

nolook · 02-22-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

I would say REC is the best..then Cloverfield..then Quarantine.

+1 for sure

PCiAM · 02-22-2009, 08:03 PM

I watched Quarantine and actually liked it. I've never been a big fan of the 'shaky camera' films. They don't make me queasy or anything, but I've just never liked any of them until Quarantine. Jennifer Carpenter was a solid lead, too.

I know people loved Cloverfield, but after I watched it, I thought it was the most over hyped film I'd ever seen. I didn't enjoy at all.

I suppose the only similiarities between the two are the filming style... with that said, I prefer Q.

Grumpz · 04-22-2009, 07:22 PM

Finally watched Quarentine. I assumed I'd hate it because of the negative feedback, but I enjoyed it.

Blair Witch got all hyped up, saw it and yes it was creepy. The only thing that saved the movie for me though, was the ending. Basically, I've forgotten the rest and skipped a bunch of chances to watch it again.

Cloverfield...waste of time.

I get so drawn into movies that I forget the shakey handheld camera's are supposed to recording the footage. Doesn't bother me at all physcially, and I find it does add to the suspense to see a quick glimmer of something then have to wait for the person recording to pan back.

deadhatetheliving · 04-22-2009, 07:37 PM

I liked them both. There have been more hand held camera films lately-[REC], Diary of the Dead, Cloverfield, and Quarantine. Like them all.

Al_The_Strange · 04-22-2009, 07:41 PM

I didn't mind "Quarantine" at all. The camera movements made sense; the plot was okay; the characters were not bad.

I hated "Cloverfield." Even though the alien thing was cool, the camera movements were horrid. The plot was not very revealing, and the characters were terrible.

Least favorite camcorder-type movie of all time: "Open Water." It had a good, scary idea, but I hated the characters, the plot, and the photography (or rather, I hated the whole thing).

That's what I think in a nutshell.

SquidPuppet · 04-22-2009, 07:42 PM

WHY is Quarantine still $28 smackers? It's been out for a couple months and has not budges a penny.

I want this....but not at 28.

Mr.Sparkle · 04-22-2009, 08:12 PM

I thought Cloverfield was MUCH better

benricci · 04-22-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

WHY is Quarantine still $28 smackers? It's been out for a couple months and has not budges a penny.

I want this....but not at 28.

Dude, there are dozens of copies starting at $10 used on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Quarantine-Liv...0431833&sr=1-2

EidolonAlpha · 04-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Both movies totally sucked...

Zaranyzerak · 04-22-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UFAlien

Blair Witch did not do it first...

Anybody remember The Last Broadcast and Cannibal Holocaust?

Blair Witch was just the first major success in that format.

Last Broadcast was great. I haven't seen Cannibal holocaust yet, I'll have to add it to the list! Love Cinema Verite Horror...

And even though it was a BLATANT attempt to cash in on the Blair Witch craze at the time, I also enjoyed The St. Francisvile Experiment. Sucker for cinema verite horror and haunted house movies, so put 'em both together and you're pretty much got me.

Brandon · 04-22-2009, 09:16 PM

I thought Cloverfield was a better movie than Quarantine, but the shaky cam in Cloverfield made me queasy, while Quarantine did not.

SquidPuppet · 04-22-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Dude, there are dozens of copies starting at $10 used on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Quarantine-Liv...0431833&sr=1-2

I dont do used. I am a snob.

SammyG · 04-22-2009, 10:11 PM

CLOVERFIELD!!! I thought Quarintine was horrible, rabies? WTF!!!

deadhatetheliving · 04-22-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

CLOVERFIELD!!! I thought Quarintine was horrible, rabies? WTF!!!

More logical than a fing sea monster woken up by a fing satallite falling on it!!!!!

handisnacks · 04-22-2009, 10:39 PM

What a dumb thread, comparing a bad remake of a great film, to a pretty bad monster film from overrated jj abrams.

Next.

deadhatetheliving · 04-22-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by handisnacks

What a dumb thread, comparing a bad remake of a great film, to a pretty bad monster film from overrated jj abrams.

Next.

Ya but I'd still take Blair Witch and Diary of the Dead over the other two.

Variable · 04-22-2009, 10:53 PM

I only saw Cloverfield but I will recommend it to anyone and everyone. some people are down on it but I've never really understood why. It's a great thrilling experience, and while I obviously can't be sure I think it gets as close to feeling like you are in that situation with the characters as possible... at least as well as any movie I've ever seen.

I own the dvd and blu (last new release dvd I bought!) and I've watched it a couple of times since the theatres. interesting commentary track, nice picture, good disc.

Variable · 04-22-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by handisnacks

What a dumb thread, comparing a bad remake of a great film, to a pretty bad monster film from overrated jj abrams.

Next.

woah great post man you really blew me away on this one. the way you contribute to the thread and support your opinion... are you a professional?

handisnacks · 04-22-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

woah great post man you really blew me away on this one. the way you contribute to the thread and support your opinion... are you a professional?

I fail to see what more needs to be said...

Don't even bother with Quarantine, just watch [Rec]. Acting on both aside, Quarantine is just a shot for shot remake, but the bad thing is, the "shots" aren't as good as the original.

I don't think much needs to be said about Cloverfield either. It's a mediocre monster movie with no depth what-so-ever (for the monster). It attempts to have depth for the characters but the reality is that I just don't care about their Dawson's Creek, poorly written, problems. Likewise, for a film that strives to feel "real," the entire premise is completely unrealistic. Some guy is not gonna go charging into a city being devastated by a monster for some girl he's slept with once. I feel no connection or "love" from these characters. The only character I actually felt any connection to was the funny fat one who cracked jokes the whole time,

[Show spoiler]

BluIsGold · 04-22-2009, 11:41 PM

I'll say Cloverfield for now, though I also own Quarantine and need to see it again. I'd like to throw My Little Eye into this, but the vid cameras were mounted, not handheld...plus it's not on blu.

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02-22-2009, 08:03 PM	#42
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	I watched Quarantine and actually liked it. I've never been a big fan of the 'shaky camera' films. They don't make me queasy or anything, but I've just never liked any of them until Quarantine. Jennifer Carpenter was a solid lead, too. I know people loved Cloverfield, but after I watched it, I thought it was the most over hyped film I'd ever seen. I didn't enjoy at all. I suppose the only similiarities between the two are the filming style... with that said, I prefer Q.

04-22-2009, 07:22 PM	#43
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	Finally watched Quarentine. I assumed I'd hate it because of the negative feedback, but I enjoyed it. Blair Witch got all hyped up, saw it and yes it was creepy. The only thing that saved the movie for me though, was the ending. Basically, I've forgotten the rest and skipped a bunch of chances to watch it again. Cloverfield...waste of time. I get so drawn into movies that I forget the shakey handheld camera's are supposed to recording the footage. Doesn't bother me at all physcially, and I find it does add to the suspense to see a quick glimmer of something then have to wait for the person recording to pan back.

04-22-2009, 07:37 PM	#44
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	I liked them both. There have been more hand held camera films lately-[REC], Diary of the Dead, Cloverfield, and Quarantine. Like them all.

04-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#45
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I didn't mind "Quarantine" at all. The camera movements made sense; the plot was okay; the characters were not bad. I hated "Cloverfield." Even though the alien thing was cool, the camera movements were horrid. The plot was not very revealing, and the characters were terrible. Least favorite camcorder-type movie of all time: "Open Water." It had a good, scary idea, but I hated the characters, the plot, and the photography (or rather, I hated the whole thing). That's what I think in a nutshell.

04-22-2009, 07:42 PM	#46
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	WHY is Quarantine still $28 smackers? It's been out for a couple months and has not budges a penny. I want this....but not at 28.

04-22-2009, 08:12 PM	#47
Mr.Sparkle Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:78	I thought Cloverfield was MUCH better

04-22-2009, 08:31 PM	#49
EidolonAlpha Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Everett, Wa	Both movies totally sucked...

04-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#51
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I thought Cloverfield was a better movie than Quarantine, but the shaky cam in Cloverfield made me queasy, while Quarantine did not.

04-22-2009, 10:11 PM	#53
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	CLOVERFIELD!!! I thought Quarintine was horrible, rabies? WTF!!!

04-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#55
handisnacks Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:457	What a dumb thread, comparing a bad remake of a great film, to a pretty bad monster film from overrated jj abrams. Next.

04-22-2009, 10:53 PM	#57
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I only saw Cloverfield but I will recommend it to anyone and everyone. some people are down on it but I've never really understood why. It's a great thrilling experience, and while I obviously can't be sure I think it gets as close to feeling like you are in that situation with the characters as possible... at least as well as any movie I've ever seen. I own the dvd and blu (last new release dvd I bought!) and I've watched it a couple of times since the theatres. interesting commentary track, nice picture, good disc.

04-22-2009, 11:41 PM	#60
BluIsGold Expert Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:1546 Blu-ray collection:4439 DVD collection:18	I'll say Cloverfield for now, though I also own Quarantine and need to see it again. I'd like to throw My Little Eye into this, but the vid cameras were mounted, not handheld...plus it's not on blu.

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