Review of Cloverfield (2008) by Cam D — 14 Sep 2014

Combine a terrible plot, typical cam quarter acting, and the worst possible choreography you can imagine and you have this.

Yet... it.. does have its moments.

This review of Cloverfield (2008) was written by Cam D on 14 Sep 2014.

Cloverfield has generally received positive reviews.

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