7.7 | / 10 |
Users | 4.1 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
After a car crash, a woman wakes up in a survivalist's bunker. He claims the outside world is affected by a chemical attack.
Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin, Suzanne CryerHorror | 100% |
Sci-Fi | 67% |
Thriller | 40% |
Mystery | 37% |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Director Dan Trachtenberg makes his feature film debut with 10 Cloverfield Lane, a neat, tidy, enthralling, and very well made Thriller that's a tangential entry into the Cloverfield franchise, if one can label it a "franchise" at, now, two films strong. Don't let the word "Cloverfield" crete any expectations, though, at least not very straightforward, sequel-centric expectations for "more of the same." Suffice it to say, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a radically different experience from its predecessor -- narratively and stylistically to be sure but also structurally and thematically, too -- though how, why, or even really if it fits into the universe introduced in the first film won't be spoiled here. That said, the movie does stand strong on its own merits, away from the shaky cam footage and noise of the original monster movie. It's instead a more confined and intimate character film, one that asks a lot of good questions, answers some of them in due time, and yields an altogether captivating movie watching experience, structured in three very basic and identifiable acts that tell a complete story of confusion and revelation, leading to an ending that isn't necessarily hard to see coming but that does contextually redefine everything leading up to it.
What she sees...
10 Cloverfield Lane was digitally photographed. The 1080p Blu-ray transfer can be a bit noisy at the source but provides an overall positive viewing experience. Indeed, noise spikes, usually in lower light areas, such as in Michelle's room. Generally, however, the image is rather clean and efficiently detailed and colored. Faces are always revealing of finer pores, wrinkles, and facial hairs. Clothes are well textured, and the source's natural sharpness allows audiences to soak up all the little details around the shelter, particularly in the common area. Colors are neutrally balanced. None really pop or stand apart, none appear faded or wanting for more vitality. Black levels hold up nicely, yielding a good, positive depth and fine shadow detailing. Skin tones appear neutral. Beyond the noise, there are a couple of smeary looking shots; cuts to Howard around the 15:50 mark being the most readily apparent example. Though probably more the fault of the monitor, a 360-degree panning shot that introduces the shelter's living area produced a headache-inducing judder that subtracted from the scene's otherwise interesting reveal.
10 Cloverfield Lane arrives on Blu-ray with a Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless core) soundtrack. This review is based on an 11.1 setup, which adds four "height" channels to the traditional 7.1 surround setup. The track is demanding; music and larger action effects push the system hard, but balance is excellent and the presentation as authentic as one could imagine. Music is terrific. Score that opens the movie is amazingly smooth. Dispersal around the stage is even, creating a seamless 360-degree immersion. Overheads don't seem to be heavily engaged in musical delivery, but no matter; the net effect is terrific. Pop music playing from a jukebox in the shelter is more front-dominant, a bit less aggressive, and a little behind in clarity, all to be expected considering the source within the movie rather than laid atop it. Mild atmospherics, such as insects or light buzzing fluorescent lights, are likewise immersive and well positioned, but it's the film's more pronounced and aggressive elements that drive the experience. Michelle's car wreck is unbelievably robust. Crunching metal, crashes onto the surface, and the sensation that the vehicle is indeed rolling over is amazing, and that top layer adds in plenty of clearly defined detail that creates a more realistic, full-stage immersion. A smoke alarm blares through the bunker on more than on occasion, with dispersal throughout but a noticeable overhead component. Deep and detailed discrete effects emanate from all over the stage in key moments, and the film's finale yields plenty of hard-hitting bass and tons of activity through all of the speakers, including, again, a well defined height component. No details will be revealed to prevent spoiling the movie in any form or fashion, but suffice it to say it's loud and chillingly authoritative. Dialogue delivery is clear and refined with a positive center placement and prioritization. This is a terrific track and one of the best Dolby Atmos listens yet.
10 Cloverfield Lane contains a commentary track and seven featurettes. A DVD copy of the film and a voucher for a UV/iTunes digital copy
are included with purchase. Of note is that the release comes with a unique slipcover that offers full back panel coverage but only about 2/3
coverage for the front, allowing the top of the case artwork to take over and give the viewer two different looks with the slipcover on and off the
case.
10 Cloverfield Lane is a fantastic motion picture, a core human interest story of survival and the unknown, of mysterious intentions and circumstances. Every area of the movie excels, whether considering writing, direction, production design, or performances. There are some surprises and a few turns that aren't hard to see coming, but the net value of the movie is very high, blending physiological chills with hypothetical survival scenarios and more broadly entertaining moviemaking. The cast is great, with Goodman leading the charge in one of the best works of his storied career. Paramount's Blu-ray release of 10 Cloverfield Lane offers solid video, reference Atmos audio, and a very nice complimentary selection of bonus materials, including an A-grade commentary track. Very highly recommended.
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