The Cloverfield Paradox

I do not review many movies because many good people have said all the things I want to say either better or more succinctly than I can, but this is one of those exceptions where I feel a brief review is necessary.

The movie has a stellar cast who all do a fantastic job with a good movie score and a big movie feel to the effects and the sets which they interact with. The plot is thin and if you don't pay a lot of attention you;ll soon be missing important plot points.

That is where this movie begins to fall apart. Good beginning which leads to an odd mid section where everyone is scrambling to understand what is happening and where plots points are redefined and twist around like a demented snake looking for an easy snack. (Yeah I know its a terrible metaphor but it works) then the movie accelerates to a swift and unexpected but fun ending.

Brief synopsis. Earth has rolling energy blackouts, nations are saber rattling and threatening to go to war, Earths only hope is a space reactor that if made to work could solve all the energy issues overnight... But hark! There is a risk that few are aware of or want to acknowledge that could spell the Armageddon that everyone fears...

Well acted, great sets, good music and a thin plot that has some interesting moments. Well worth your time. I rate it an 8 for a good idea and enjoyable experience.

Watch it you will be surprised.