80/100

10 Cloverfield Lane runs like clockwork. Beginning with a simple, Hitchcockian setup (complete with a Herrmann-esque score that kicks all sorts of ass), Dan Trachtenberg's debut feature lays out its mysteries like a jigsaw puzzle, building up the inner geography of the main location while allowing a few pieces to go missing, ratcheting up tension as a result. As an economical narrative, it's flawless, playing with rich, interesting characters in an enclosed space, and every frame is still, watching and planning the next move. It's a claustrophobic pot boiler oozing with riddles, and the conclusion, while feeling somewhat reminiscent of a studio stumbling in all "Night of the Living Dead" like with their profit-minded egos, feels part of a…

John Goodman is by far the best character actor of this generation. There is no character that this man cannot play and execute to perfection.

Claustrophobic, intense, and thrilling 10 Cloverfield Lane will not only keep you guessing from start to finish, but it also keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire run-time. Both John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead deliver convincing and authentic performances. What I liked most is that Mary Elizabeth's character isn't an idiot; she is actually very smart and and puts things together. Usually this isn't the case for this type of film.

If not for the last 5-10 minutes this would be a 4.5/5. I'm still very indifferent on the ending.…

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Like him, or hate him; J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot Production Company have cemented themselves in film history as a force of nature. From J.J.'s writer and creator credits on hit shows like LOST and Fringe, to his production and directorial work on Westworld and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, chances are you've enjoyed something he's had his hands in creating.

For me, one movie in particular that shattered what a "monster movie" could be was Cloverfield. It was a unique take that capitalized on the popular "found footage" style but added top-quality Hollywood special effects. The merging of these two worlds delivered something I hadn't experienced before. It felt real.

Little did I know that I'd have…