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.…

I liked the "first" Cloverfield, so I was very interested in a movie set in the same world; and 10 Cloverfield Lane didn't disappoint me a bit. First of alla John Goodman is one of the best actors we have in this moment, he's perfect for the weird character that he plays: the rage moments, the use of gestures and gazes, and the ambiguity of his character were fantastic. I also liked the actress, who portrays a character which is characterized enough and is pretty bold and intelligent, being very likeable.
The thing I appreciated the most is the fact that during the movie the viewer doesn't know if it's really happening something on the outside or it's just a…