read the reviews, seem to be mostly in favour of the film, and about to watch it on BT Vision... here goes!... will post what I think later.

Steve, Weston-super-Mare, England

Enjoyed it, very atmospheric and gripping but I couldnt help thinking "would you really keep on filming with all this going on around you" - I dont think so

Dave Penman, Derby, Derbyshite

"1) There are no aliens: the small crablike creatures are parasites that became dislodged from the big monster. All came from deep under the ocean..."

Stuart, Spain

In response: check out the last shot of the film. Look in the top right corner over the ocean. Cool eh? =P

Geb, Milton Keynes, England

i just saw the movie and i didn't see the point in making it. the film was absolutely terrible. if only someone had told me that it was a shaky, unprofessional alien movie i would have saved myself the trouble of wasting my time to watch it. i was very disappointed especially with JJ Abrams.

Raj Singh, cambridge, uk

I thought the chief innovation of the film is the disguise of it: seemingly an update of a Japanese horror flick when it's an urban, apocalyptic morality tale with the devil himself making an appearence to ravage civilization.

Other than that, the camera work, though justified, could have been a tad steadier... And the movie itself seemed short--the truncated ending after all a way of saying, 'sorry... no more ideas.'

Elan Durham, Santa Monica, CA/US

So much for the success of its viral marketing campaign! It seems that the reviewer and every single poster was not aware of the meta-story (much if which is still unexplained - but various "clues" have been provided along the way).

A couple of points:

1) There are no aliens: the small crablike creatures are parasites that became dislodged from the big monster. All came from deep under the ocean. How they all came about is the real-story here and perhaps will be further explored in a sequal or a continuation of the viral marketing campaign.

2) The guy who came up with the story is JJ Abrams, also creator of Lost. He likes complex mysteries and, as such, this one may run and run.

Stuart, Benalmadena Costa, Spain

A novel take, using a hand held video camera. Worked well for half the film, then became overcooked, using the technique beyond what was needed and becoming a bit chaotic and shallow. I felt the introduction of aliens spoilt it for me as it changed the reality of the performance. Some kind of attack by conventional weapons would have fitted better into the story. The giant head flying down the street was terrific...but then the camera movement got too much. I don't think this technique will catch on, just another gimmick l feel.

Alan Bond, Zambales, Philippines

anodyne substanceless characters one couldn't care less about.

Justin Meiland, Epsom, England

OBTW, as far as I know the torpedo remains a weapon used exclusively by the NAVY, not the Air Force. The Air Force gets to play with guns, rockets and bombs, but has no "torpedo might". I have long since lost any claim to omniscience so I will accept corrections on this matter gracefully.

Philip Rodgers, Myersville, Maryland, USA

Just come back from seeing Cloverfield with my husband. We both thought it was great camera work. I suffer from motion sickness and I'm still suffering from the headache brought on by the filming. But I managed to sit throught the film despite feeling sick and glad I did as really enjoyed it.

WT, Shrewsbury,

moronic and laughable. are we supposed to take this film seriously? it is one of the most pitiful attempts at drama i have seen in a long time. i spent half the film wanting the "scary" creature to squish the annoying, bleating New Yorkers so that i could go home. The dialogue is atrocious and the painful attempt to wedge a love story into the chaos made me laugh out loud... avoid, avoid, avoid. See "Juno" instead.

Al Morrell, Essex, UK

Myself and my Wife went to see this last night.When we got the tickets,there was a small 'Warning' saying in no uncertain words that this movie might make you throw-up.I loved it !,a great old fashioned monster movie,I agree that some of the dialog was a wee bit cheesy,but what do you expect from Hollywood. The camera work was a bit OTT and my missus felt a bit sicky,having said that I thought it was a really good movie,most enjoyable....New York distroyed again.......Great film..9/10.......

Dave Griffiths, Swadlincote, UK

Just been to see Cloverfield. What a fantastic film.... Yes the camera work may make you feel sick (although i never once felt sick) and you don't get any answers at the end.

But, given the "real feel" of the film and the fact that you are seeing it from the characters point of view, they didn't know what was going on. Likewise we didn't.

That to me, adds to the tension and the whole experience. It also opens it up for a sequel....

DP, Leicester, Leics

From the start of the film the characters bore you with their one dimensional attitudes and at times unbelievable stupidity. A timid love drunk hunk? on his quest to land a babe before he moves abroad, a moronic and sheep like best friend with a handle for a name, and a widow in high heels traipsing through Manhattan in a cocktail dress after aliens. I'm not sure what made me more sick the unending camera shots of people's feet and ceiling as the camera jolted about around the action, or the sheer laughable scenes of them exploring underground lines, army barracks set up around Manhattan in record time and other back streets as some alien spits out smaller ones around town causing a general nuisance to the brave if not gun ho marines around town. Oh and not forgetting to keep recording with the latest equipped camcorder with night vision and head lamps for those awkward aliens are coming situations. Best left as a dare for jackass to watch on a boat in rough sea and vomiting for fun.

Lloyd, Chester,

Great fun, matinee-popcorn style. With regard to the camera man Hud, has no one mentioned that HUD is video gamer shorthand for Heads-Up Display, the graphics in a first-person shooter's point of view screen that lets you know how much life you have left? Appropriate handle, that.

Joe, Portland, Maine, USA

A very stylish, well planned genre buster. Excellent innovative film making without your stock standard Hollywood ending. Great soundtrack! (It doesn't have one - which adds to the vibe) Highly recommended

Raym, Byron Bay, Australia

Having suffered from motion sickness all my life - even in planes - I knew what was happening when I began to be sick while watching "Into the Wild". I was physically sick in the cinema (into a bag) and then had to leave, missing the end of the film. I am sure I am not alone in suffering from hand-held cams.

Pauline Jordan, Southwell, UK

1992's HUSBANDS AND WIVES by Woody Allen was far more stomach churning with all the revolving steady-cam crap. So much so that I walked out on it. CLOVERFIELD however is a work of genius in the vein of BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. It sucks you in and keeps you there until it's done with you. This film rocks!!!

David Kopelman, Memphis, TN, USA

My husband and I loved it. The movie may be too much like real life for some. The plot line provides information in a disjointed way, just like real life does. Also like real life there are no answers at the end. This is not the typical American plot where all is sewed up neatly. Cloverfield is in the nouveau roman style. May there be many more.

Dana Howell, Dothan AL, USA

I had seen the movie when it initially opened here in N.Y. The shaking hand held camera syndrome did take a little getting used to, but after the slow party start (20 of the 85 minutes), the anticipation of what was going on overtook all other sensations. It was a 100MPH after that, and really didn't stop. And the best part at the end was not really knowing how it ended! I think we have found our "Aliens" replacement! And I would be curious about those bemoaning their dizziness, if it was the same as drinking a pint too much and rolling around in the bunk? And to think, you paid for that too! Hmmm.

Kokomo Joe, Oceanside, New York

Fortunately I saw this without paying, needless, to say I watched a badly filmed movie of a badly filmed movie.

If you like motion sickness and droll badly delivered dialogue then knock yourself out.

boris nightingale, London,

No, I'm sorry. When I saw it people (rightly) booed. And for me it ranks up there with the worst movies ever made. It takes forever to get going, and makes one so physically disoriented that one has to keep looking at the floor not to be sick all over the person in front of you. Not to mention no answers are given at the end. Really, truly, awful.

Mary, Ny Expat,