on 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (2016, 103 minutes,
PG-13)
The Quick of It -
I have to admit my excitement level to see this one
was on par with most of the superhero films releasing this year. I can only attribute this to being a
"Goodmanophile". Don't get me
wrong, the first CLOVERFIELD was a great monster flick and I would be happy
with another full-fledged sequel. But
seeing Goodman do his 'thing' is just as thrilling.
We have all heard that this was a rushed
connection to the original when the project was completed, and rightly so. You will understand once you see the movie,
and you must put this on your 'must see' list.
Young director Dan Trachtenberg will teach you the meaning of build-up. He leaves you on the edge of your seat
guessing the whole time, waiting for the next piece of the puzzle. Funny enough, there is a puzzle in the film
that is missing a few pieces. Clever
play? I think so.
The acting is great even for such a small cast
in a confined space, with what at first seems as limited conflict that could be
easily resolved. Like I said, John
Goodman crushes this role. He is quite
believable when spinning crazy theories and in the conviction held in his voice
with all the choices he has made up to this point. Mary Elizabeth Winstead quickly endears you to her plight and demonstrates
her indomitable will to live. John
Gallagher Jr. is the bridge and filler that cements the story and makes the
plot whole. The writing is that tight,
folks.
The trailer make the promise and the film keeps
it. You will not be disappointed in the
final minutes. In fact, you will be
asking for more.
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