Most franchises use sequels as a chance to recycle what made the unique movie profitable. “10 Cloverfield Lane” does not do that. In reality, with out its title, there are not any specific ties between it and its predecessor, “Cloverfield.” The movies inhabit completely different genres, give attention to completely different characters, and differ in Tomatometer rating — the primary has a 78% whereas the second has a 90%, suggesting a distinction in high quality. Nonetheless, these are strengths, not weaknesses, for they showcase the breadth of the “Cloverfield” universe.
The unique “Cloverfield” will all the time be an iconic movie, utilizing discovered footage a la “The Blair Witch Undertaking” to reinvent kaiju motion pictures to chilling impact. This kickstarted a cinematic universe with seemingly countless prospects, so J.J. Abrams stated “maintain my beer,” and produced a taut and claustrophobic chamber piece starring a wholly new forged of actors. Originating from a script not meant for the “Cloverfield” universe, director Dan Trachtenberg’s psychological horror story appears like its personal story whereas nonetheless scratching the franchise’s sci-fi, paranoid itch. Nonetheless, performances from John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead give it an additional edge that helped it additional stand out from its predecessor. If all sequels handled themselves as non secular successors, like “10 Cloverfield Lane,” the movie trade can be in a greater place.
