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Cloverfield (2008) Rank 1 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Cloverfield (2008) a score of 2.8269 out of 4

based on (290) reviews

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Excellent

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Very Good

(168)

Good

(66)

Fair

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MightyGanesha.com (Diva Velez)

I've never cheered so hard for the monster to win in my life. ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at MightyGanesha.com (Diva Velez)

DVDTalk.com (Brian Orndorf)

has all the head-rattling jolt and dramatic verisimilitude of a prank phone call. ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at DVDTalk.com (Brian Orndorf)

Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)

Having seen the film, I can tell you â�� I have completely forgotten the marketing. I no longer care why the film is titled CLOVERFIELD, I donâ��t think it has a secret meaning â�� other than the fact that the movie that the marketing would lead you to, i ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)

One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)

The studio has kept close wraps on â��Cloverfield,â�� the new project from fanboy favorite J.J. Abrams (though heâ��s merely the producer), hoping that the sense of mystery surrounding the big-budget disaster movie will spark interest and insure a humungo ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)

Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)

A gotham monster film, like Godzilla was to Tokyo, filled with spectacle and a promising premise but offering not much of an emotional impact or scares or a fulfilling story or competent acting. The film is not only a ripoff of Blair Witch but comes with ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)

ShowBizCafe.com (Alejandro Arbona)

Lectores, considÃ©rense advertidos: Cuando los adelantos de una pelÃcula de Hollywood incluyen un mÃnimo de la trama y la actuaciÃ³n, no es sin motivo. El nivel insÃ³lito de misterio que ha rodeado el mercadeo de â��Cloverfieldâ�� ha generado un nivel i ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at ShowBizCafe.com (Alejandro Arbona)

New York Times (Manohla Dargis)

Works as a showcase for impressively realistic-looking special effects, a realism that fails to extend to the scurrying humans whose fates are meant to invoke pity and fear but instead inspire yawns and contempt. ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at New York Times (Manohla Dargis)

Movie-Vault.com (Yorgo Douramacos)

It's a bit misleading for me to post a, â��review,â�� of Cloverfield, the new thriller from producer and TV golden boy J.J. Abrams. ...read the complete Cloverfield movie review at Movie-Vault.com (Yorgo Douramacos)

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