Watched on Netflix 02/05/2018
Take the title of this movie at its word. Not that the entire movie will make sense, but it will help. This is the third entry (previous 2 were theatrically released as: Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) in the Cloverfield series. Halfway through, this movie does give one pause, maybe even a headache. There are so many threads of plot applied; some woven in, some hanging loose and some on the floor. Perhaps the confusion was intentional, given all the fan anger at variations from canon on series projects like Star Trek, Star Wars and DC superheroes.
The acting, set design, CGI, editing and directing were all done well. The plot was confusing, due to the basic themes the movie itself presents fairly early on. The tech, communications facilities (cell towers must be made of adamantium or some super material), thin plotting, does give one pause. I think the confusing details are hopefully just a part of this one episode in the series For a successful anthology series, there should be some logic, continuity within the Cloverfield universe. I would advise viewers to not try to keep up with details on its first viewing. Although multiple views might lower (this) viewer's opinion. For now, I will accept this story as a thrill ride.For my next ride at this "park", I would like a wider variety of options, especially on story and character.
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I just watched this movie on Netflix. The higher than the usual indie budget makes sense as excluding the superior acting, the set design and CGI were very well done. The acting was great. Sad that the plot was not in that same league. An impressive feat, within this movie, were all those cell phone calls, texts and Skype-type transmissions that went through no matter what was exploding and/or lurking outside the main action. Paramount's weakness (that studio sold this movie to Netflix) is a given. However Netflix is probably working beyond this movie, expanding their options for the future. With Disney set to soon expand into their territory while simultaneously removing inventory, Netflix needs this publicity and power to create and to produce.
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