The tense and claustrophobic feeling provided by the environment reminds me a lot of Alien. But a bigger reminder is the heroine’s character arc and growth. Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s measured performance nails Michelle’s progression from bystander to active participant.
I didn’t think I’d ever find John Goodman threatening. A confined set and some clever framing makes him extremely intimidating and unsettling.
The efficient story wastes nothing; I’m sure a re-watch would reveal plenty of foreshadowing I didn’t catch.
I’ve never watched the original Cloverfield; the wobbly camera would make me sick. But 10 Cloverfield Lane comes across as a decent standalone piece.
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