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Scott McD · 06-09-2010, 07:53 AM

I went to see this when it came out in the movie theatre on it's release. I knew at the time the camera work was dodgy, and i nearly walked out after the first 20mins because it seemed so bad. Once the movie got going properly i started to enjoy it a bit more, and overall thought the movie was ok.

Last night was the first time i had watched the movie since then on Blu-Ray. When i say watched i meant tried to watch, as the camera was so damn shaky, i think it seemed even worse on the smaller screen, as half the time you couldn't even see what the hell was happening. I know they wanted to give it a "first person" perspective, but fucking hell, we have to still be able to watch the damn movie remember? Last night just reminded me how bad exactly it was. Terrible!

Anyway, that's my rant for today. Was in my head when i woke up this morning so now i have shared my thoughts. How's your day going??

Spudman · 06-09-2010, 07:55 AM

i thought that movie was awesome and the shaking camera didn't bother me at all

personal preference i guess.

Scott McD · 06-09-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spudman

the shaking camera didn't bother me at all

Seriously ??

I found it impossible to sit and watch for 2hrs at home. I remember reading up on it when it first came out and some reports of people being sick in the cinemas and stuff because of it...

CDSmith · 06-09-2010, 07:59 AM

I liked it, shaky camera work and all. I found it a very interesting and rather unique perspective in that it was done from the angle that this isn't a movie but a real video found on someone's vidcam by the military. I'm not sure how they'd pull off a sequel to it but if they put one out I'll watch it.

Scott McD · 06-09-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

I liked it, shaky camera work and all. I found it a very interesting and rather unique perspective in that it was done from the angle that this isn't a movie but a real video found on someone's vidcam by the military. I'm not sure how they'd pull off a sequel to it but if they put one out I'll watch it.

Oh i get that they wanted it done from that perspective, and i did like the idea of the movie, but i just think they could have "relaxed" the camera a little and gave a bit more thought to what people had to sit and watch. Blair Witch wasn't half as bad, yet we got the idea that this was being filmed "as it happened".

I read somewhere, the idea for the sequal is pretty much the same again, except from perspective of someone else who experienced the whole thing and caught it on camera. Was just rumours though...

Spudman · 06-09-2010, 08:08 AM

i would like to see a sequel but i don't think it will be as good. Cloverfield was unique and a sequel won't have that and they can't just do the same thing again. If they do it from a 3rd person who watched it all unfold, that sounds a bit pants also because cloverfield was so good because it was right in the action.

CaptainHowdy · 06-09-2010, 08:13 AM

It was a cool cinematic experience, wouldn't watch it at home that's for sure...

CDSmith · 06-09-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spudman

i would like to see a sequel but i don't think it will be as good. Cloverfield was unique and a sequel won't have that and they can't just do the same thing again. If they do it from a 3rd person who watched it all unfold, that sounds a bit pants also because cloverfield was so good because it was right in the action.

This is much the same as my thinking on it. The reality angle does seem to be a one-time thing with this movie.

Further to the shaky cam work --- I find that most people out there who own vidcams take shaky video. Most people don't know what they're doing, they walk around while the video is running, creating footstep jerks, they bump into stuff and create muffled impact sounds, etc. In some kind of crisis that stuff would only be compounded. Running while filming? Forget it.

All that jerkiness etc HAD to be in there, for full reality effect.

If it was filmed using better techniques using more professional and smoother methods it wouldn't have had the same effect.

Personally I really got it, and enjoyed the uniqueness of it. For about the first 20 mins of it I recall wondering where the fuck they were going with this, but once things started to heat up I all but forgot about the camera work.

It's a tough call, on one had I'd like to see more, as in a sequel, but on the other hand I just don't know how it could be done with the same "reality" feel to it and pull it off with anything close to the same oomph the first film had.

NinjaSteve · 06-09-2010, 08:50 AM

It was bad, shaky, not realistic, and I felt nauseous a bit.

SCORE Ralph · 06-09-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

Seriously ??

I found it impossible to sit and watch for 2hrs at home. I remember reading up on it when it first came out and some reports of people being sick in the cinemas and stuff because of it...

I was dizzy the first 10 mins of Avatar in 3d. Then my eyes finally adjusted and was able to enjoy it more. I saw another movie a few weeks ago in theaters in 3d and it was the same deal.

fatfoo · 06-09-2010, 09:06 AM

You walked out on a movie, Scott McD.

I walked out during a concert to have a smoke several times.
Smoking - what an annoying habit. I am glad I quit smoking.

brentbacardi · 06-09-2010, 09:17 AM

I liked the camera in it and in blair witch... I just dont like how both movies end... where you have no idea what the fuck happens!!!! WTF! lol

brassmonkey · 06-09-2010, 09:27 AM

i liked it part 2 (2011) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/

SykkBoy · 06-09-2010, 10:39 AM

loved it in theaters, but was underwhelmed by it on DVD

bronco67 · 06-09-2010, 11:00 AM

There are 2 kinds of people.

Those who hate shaky-cam, and those who don't mind it.

I doubt there's anyone that actually prefers it. Doesn't really bother me, so I dug the movie.

_Richard_ · 06-09-2010, 11:31 AM

i enjoyed that film!

ProG · 06-09-2010, 12:24 PM

That movie was garbage. Reminds me of Diary of the Dead (same shaky camera shit)

Elli · 06-09-2010, 12:26 PM

I thought it was a really good use of the 'shaky camera person' look. I wouldn't want to see the effect overused (oh wait, TOO LATE) but it really added suspense to the movie. The best horror/suspense movies are the ones where you CAN'T see what's happening. Too many directors forget that!

iSpyCams · 06-09-2010, 12:27 PM

WTF is up with all these pot smoking delayed reactions on GFY and you guys reviewing movies that are like 10 years old?

Maybe we can get a citizen kane review in here and some thoughts on the beatles breakup?

andrej_NDC · 06-09-2010, 12:28 PM

I think the movie sucks, too...but not only because of the camera.

Scott McD · 06-09-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pompousjohn

WTF is up with all these pot smoking delayed reactions on GFY and you guys reviewing movies that are like 10 years old?

Read my first post:

Quote:

I went to see this when it came out in the movie theatre on it's release.

Last night was the first time i had watched the movie since then on Blu-Ray.

So not a delayed reaction movie review, just a comment on something i watched last night...

Screwed Up · 06-09-2010, 12:48 PM

I love it. The shaky camera, the action, the actors, good piece of work in my opinion...

mattz · 06-09-2010, 12:54 PM

I have yet to see it, not sure if I'm even going to

EliteWebmaster · 06-09-2010, 02:02 PM

All those shaky camera movie makes me nauseated. I hope that genre dies off once and for all. Sick and tired of the "amateur" video look.

iSpyCams · 06-09-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

Read my first post:

So not a delayed reaction movie review, just a comment on something i watched last night...

OK sorry whatever. Go back and watch Cannibal Holocaust. All the shaky cam movies since then have been based on that. from Blair Witch to Cloverfield to Paranormal Activity, when the actual film (cloverfield) came out there was an article on Digg about people pissed that they were trying to make it look like it was filmed on a $200 walmart cam when the actual cam costs over 100k.

It's a little ironic to see here on an adult forum people who actually have the budget and skill to make a movie like this complaining about the budget and skill used to make the movie.

It's about low-no budget. Do something cooler and then tell us how much it sucked. I guarantee we'll all be telling you how much your shit sucks.

Disclaimer: my original post was made while depressed, the reply made while extremely drunk.

I will likely feel stupid about his post in the morning but the points made will likely remain valid.

2MuchMark · 06-09-2010, 06:54 PM

Cloverfield is an awesome movie - one of my top-10 favorites for sure. The shaky-cam ADDED to the effect.

And by the way - watch the very last scene (the last section of video tape not recorded-over). Keep your eyes on the water in the backround, near the horizon, top-right of the screen.

Didjya see it?

06-09-2010, 07:53 AM	#1
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	Cloverfield Fucking Sucked I went to see this when it came out in the movie theatre on it's release. I knew at the time the camera work was dodgy, and i nearly walked out after the first 20mins because it seemed so bad. Once the movie got going properly i started to enjoy it a bit more, and overall thought the movie was ok. Last night was the first time i had watched the movie since then on Blu-Ray. When i say watched i meant tried to watch, as the camera was so damn shaky, i think it seemed even worse on the smaller screen, as half the time you couldn't even see what the hell was happening. I know they wanted to give it a "first person" perspective, but fucking hell, we have to still be able to watch the damn movie remember? Last night just reminded me how bad exactly it was. Terrible! Anyway, that's my rant for today. Was in my head when i woke up this morning so now i have shared my thoughts. How's your day going?? __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

06-09-2010, 07:55 AM	#2
Spudman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,198	i thought that movie was awesome and the shaking camera didn't bother me at all personal preference i guess. __________________ Take it Easy !!!

06-09-2010, 07:59 AM	#4
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	I liked it, shaky camera work and all. I found it a very interesting and rather unique perspective in that it was done from the angle that this isn't a movie but a real video found on someone's vidcam by the military. I'm not sure how they'd pull off a sequel to it but if they put one out I'll watch it. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

06-09-2010, 08:08 AM	#6
Spudman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,198	i would like to see a sequel but i don't think it will be as good. Cloverfield was unique and a sequel won't have that and they can't just do the same thing again. If they do it from a 3rd person who watched it all unfold, that sounds a bit pants also because cloverfield was so good because it was right in the action. __________________ Take it Easy !!!

06-09-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
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NinjaSteve Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,089	It was bad, shaky, not realistic, and I felt nauseous a bit. __________________ ...

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06-09-2010, 09:17 AM	#12
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06-09-2010, 09:27 AM	#13
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06-09-2010, 10:39 AM	#14
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06-09-2010, 11:00 AM	#15
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	There are 2 kinds of people. Those who hate shaky-cam, and those who don't mind it. I doubt there's anyone that actually prefers it. Doesn't really bother me, so I dug the movie. __________________

06-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#16
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,989	i enjoyed that film!

06-09-2010, 12:24 PM	#17
ProG Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,319	That movie was garbage. Reminds me of Diary of the Dead (same shaky camera shit) __________________ History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

06-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#18
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I thought it was a really good use of the 'shaky camera person' look. I wouldn't want to see the effect overused (oh wait, TOO LATE) but it really added suspense to the movie. The best horror/suspense movies are the ones where you CAN'T see what's happening. Too many directors forget that! __________________ email: [email protected]

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iSpyCams Amateur Gynecologist Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Medellin Posts: 4,436	WTF is up with all these pot smoking delayed reactions on GFY and you guys reviewing movies that are like 10 years old? Maybe we can get a citizen kane review in here and some thoughts on the beatles breakup?

06-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#20
andrej_NDC Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 7,760	I think the movie sucks, too...but not only because of the camera.

06-09-2010, 12:48 PM	#22
Screwed Up Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: African Planet Posts: 1,119	I love it. The shaky camera, the action, the actors, good piece of work in my opinion... __________________ Promote these REAL amateur sites with Exclusive content: African Casting \| Real Africans \| Latina Fuck Tour \| African Lesbians African Bucks Contact: support @ africanbucks.com

06-09-2010, 12:54 PM	#23
mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	I have yet to see it, not sure if I'm even going to

06-09-2010, 02:02 PM	#24
EliteWebmaster Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,983	All those shaky camera movie makes me nauseated. I hope that genre dies off once and for all. Sick and tired of the "amateur" video look.

06-09-2010, 06:54 PM	#26
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 49,481	Cloverfield is an awesome movie - one of my top-10 favorites for sure. The shaky-cam ADDED to the effect. And by the way - watch the very last scene (the last section of video tape not recorded-over). Keep your eyes on the water in the backround, near the horizon, top-right of the screen. Didjya see it? __________________ Custom Coding \| Videochat Solutions \| Age Verification \| IT Help & Support www.2Much.net Last edited by 2MuchMark; 06-09-2010 at 06:55 PM..