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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) in Movies
Aug 24, 2019
A fantastic gem of a thriller.
Let it be known, regardless of it's connection to Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a pretty solid thriller in its own right.
After walking away from a relationship, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) ends up in a car crash and is knocked unconscious.
She wakes up shortly afterwards, apparently rescued, but chained to the wall in a closed off room.
She has been rescued by Howard (John Goodman) and is being kept in his nuclear bunker.
Whilst she has been unconscious, there has been some kind of attack and Howard claims that the air up on the surface is unbreathable.
As Michelle adjusts to her new life underground, she becomes suspicious to Howard's claims and starts to believe he's hiding something.
10 Cloverfield Lane is absolutely dripping with tension for the majority of the runtime.
John Goodman is absolute fantastic and unpredictable. His character is both caring, and dangerous simultaneously.
Mary EW is also great in her role, and the two of them alongside John Gallagher Jr, make up a pretty solid trio of well fleshed out characters.
As the movie reaches it's climax, you'll be on the edge of your seat.
The connections to Cloverfield become more apparent near the movies finale, and do feel a little tacked on (this movie did start out as a non-Cloverfield related thriller called The Cellar) but it actually works in a neat sci-fi way.
It would be nice though, to see it all tied together a little tighter in future installments.
After walking away from a relationship, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) ends up in a car crash and is knocked unconscious.
She wakes up shortly afterwards, apparently rescued, but chained to the wall in a closed off room.
She has been rescued by Howard (John Goodman) and is being kept in his nuclear bunker.
Whilst she has been unconscious, there has been some kind of attack and Howard claims that the air up on the surface is unbreathable.
As Michelle adjusts to her new life underground, she becomes suspicious to Howard's claims and starts to believe he's hiding something.
10 Cloverfield Lane is absolutely dripping with tension for the majority of the runtime.
John Goodman is absolute fantastic and unpredictable. His character is both caring, and dangerous simultaneously.
Mary EW is also great in her role, and the two of them alongside John Gallagher Jr, make up a pretty solid trio of well fleshed out characters.
As the movie reaches it's climax, you'll be on the edge of your seat.
The connections to Cloverfield become more apparent near the movies finale, and do feel a little tacked on (this movie did start out as a non-Cloverfield related thriller called The Cellar) but it actually works in a neat sci-fi way.
It would be nice though, to see it all tied together a little tighter in future installments.
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Twilight (1998) in Movies
Jan 9, 2018
A decent slow paced thriller, more of a detective story really. It has a great cast Gene Hackman, Susan Sarandon, Paul Newman and a very early, memorable role for Reese Witherspoon. If you like detective stories and a plot with a slight twist you might like this, but it could do with a bit more action at least. It seems to have slipped by most people but it's worth a watch if it's on.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Following - Season 1 in TV
May 7, 2017
Great cast (2 more)
Good production values
Created by Kevin Williamson
Will have you following every episode in anticipation
If you love a good cat and mouse thriller with the Fbi chasing a serial killer, then this is the series for you. It has so many twists and turns you won't see coming. From Kevin Williamson who has worked on the Scream films , @I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) , @The Vampire Diaries - Season 1 and TV series @Stalker - Season 1
Tigs85 (21 KP) rated The Girl on the Train in Books
Jun 5, 2017
Took me out of my comfort zone
As an ardent crime-fiction reader, I was surprised how much I loved this psychological thriller. I read it with a friend and we were gripped with the characters. Although it was a bit confusing at the start, after a few chapters it became a plausible read. Definitely took me away from my reading-comfort-zone. I even enjoyed the film....though that should definitely be viewed after reading the book.
What a great thriller this is from start to finish but it most definitely isnt for the faint hearted. It all starts out so innocently with a happy couple making a road trip for the 4th July celebrations but who knew a spilt coffee could be the start of a nightmare that goes from bad to worse.
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Dean (6927 KP) rated 47 Meters Down (2017) in Movies
Aug 9, 2017 (Updated Jun 10, 2018)
Very predictable twist and ending (2 more)
Not a great deal of Shark scenes
Noticeable poor script
Lacking bite
I thought I'd give this a go as I quite like Shark films. This was a disappointment, every jump scene you can see coming a mile away. The apparent twist is sign posted early on. One that will mainly annoy the majority I think given the reaction in the cinema. @The Shallows (2016) was a much better Shark thriller.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Revolver (2005) in Movies
Feb 9, 2019
A great crime thriller with a a good cast. For a change for a Guy Ritchie gangster film this isn't about East end gangsters in London and there is no humour in this. It makes a nice change and the story is very good. The plot gets a bit twisted and can be hard to follow at times. However it's one of the better gangster films I've seen in a long while. Slick and stylish with some great twists.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated A Vigilante (2018) in Movies
Apr 5, 2019
Decent
This one is a low budget thriller but proved you don't have to be big budget to make a good movie. While some parts were a little strange-and a some a little predictable-the overall story was well done! Cinematography and acting were just right for this one and Olivia Wilde proves herself in this emotional role. Not the greatest movie out there but keeps your attention through to the end. Worth a watch!