MOVIE OF THE MONTH:

After seeing the mysterious teaser for Cloverfield in theaters, I knew that I had to see it. Sadly, I missed this film during its theatrical run, but I immediately purchased it once it hit DVD. And it was well worth buying because this is one amazingly original film that will fascinate some and infuriate others. The movie is shot via a handheld camcorder and chronicles the fateful night where main character Rob and friends are celebrating his promotion at work. Things are going fine (aside from Rob having an argument with would-be girlfriend Beth) when suddenly all hell breaks loose. A gigantic creature of unknown origin descends upon Manhattan and begins terrorizing the populace. During all the confusion, Rob and several friends break away from the fleeing crowds, and head into mid-town to save Beth. Along the way, they have run-ins with the film's enigmatic creature, large parasitic insects, and an angry and ineffectual military. Will Rob succeed in rescuing his damsel in distress? Will the military find a way to defeat the enigmatic monster? You'll just have to watch the movie to find out! Cloverfield starts off slow, but once it gets going, it is quite a ride. There's plenty of laughs and thrills, and it is one of the most original films you'll witness in this day and age. This movie is not for everyone, but if you are a big fan of giant monster films, or believe that everything J.J. Abrams touches turns to gold, you'll probably enjoy Cloverfield a lot. This flick easily gets my recommendation, so go check it out! Purchase this movie on DVD at Amazon.com or Movies Unlimited

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