Review of 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) by Owmynose9000 — 14 Mar 2016

As a major fan of the original Cloverfield, I was very excited for the release of 10 Cloverfield Lane. This film successfully captured and reflected the feel of the original film in its mystery and universe but also managed to maintained a unique quality throughout which was essential to its success.

The original Cloverfield was unique in its narrative but also its style, this film does not follow similar but creates an experience of its own that does relate to Cloverfield but not enough to be called a direct continuation of the story told between both films.

The comparisons really end at the overall post-apocalyptic event that 10 Cloverfield Lane also contains but really the significance of this film is drawn from the more contained subplot. 10 Cloverfield Lane’s three main characters exist within a more personal story that was very reminiscent of Lost as it contained a similar ominous feel throughout, a trait J.

J Abrahams has become known for in his narrative structure. Bear McCreary’s soundtrack complimented the suspense of the film, fitting perfectly with the almost sci-fi nature of the drama that unfolds.

The music was reminiscent of McCreary’s music on Battlestar Galactica, also a work of sci-fi and reflected a similar eerie apocalyptic overtone. The film’s scale is important to consider because there is so much potential in the universe it ultimately creates, and yet a continuation may only lead to a more generic story.

Regardless of what comes next, 10 Cloverfield Lane was an experience that was unique in its drama and genre; a must-see film with an excellent story and even more interesting universe.