As a sequel to 2012’s Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane doesn’t really work, but as a stand-alone horror movie in its own right, it has plenty of suspenseful moments that succeed in capturing the audience’s attention.
L-r: John Gallagher Jr., Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman
From the very beginning, Mary Elizabeth Winstead keeps this movie going. She’s beautiful, strong, smart, quick on her feet and spectacular. Through the entire film her character makes the audience get lost in the scenes.
John Goodman, as her captor and savior, is stellar. The genuine feel from him and Winstead combined make this movie fly by. Goodman talks about an apocalyptic story that’s beyond belief.
The movie is, a fantastic suspenseful story that has some mystery elements as well. It keeps the audience guessing, and it’s true, those who have seen Cloverfield may have an advantage.
The ending combines everything that is known about Michelle and Howard to create a logical conclusion, but it leaves lots of room for a Part Three that can explain all the unanswered questions that remain from both movies.
10 Cloverfield Lane opens in theaters March 11.
Thanks to Jesus Figueroa at Thisfunktional for his contribution on this post.
