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Cloverfield is a 2008 American monster film directed by Matt Reeves, produced by J. J. Abrams, and written by Drew Goddard. The film stars Michael Stahl-David, Odette Yustman, T.J. Miller, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, and Mike Vogel. The film uses a found footage motif to follow five young New York City residents fleeing from a massive monster and various other smaller creatures that attack the city while they are having a farewell party.

Plot
As a group of New Yorkers (Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman) enjoy a going-away party, little do they know that they will soon face the most terrifying night of their lives. A creature the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Using a handheld video camera, the friends record their struggle to survive as New York crumbles around them.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Amazing acting, as it really feels like a genuine recording of what people would do in a modern-day monster attack.
 * 2) Great special effects that make the monster and demolition actually look real, especially for the explosions.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The monster gets little screen-time, despite being the main antagonist.
 * 2) Some product placement.