Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I finally went to see Cloverfield this weekend. It was an awesome movie. The story was uncomplicated, yet compelling, the effects were so wonderful that you didn't really even notice them, and the ending was so ambiguous that I'm still thinking about it. I'm sure by now everyone's heard about the motion sickness problem associated with this movie. How people have been getting sick, and sometimes even demanding their money back. I'd heard about it, and laughed when Conan O'Brien spoofed it recently on his show. I thought it was silly, and even wanted to go see the movie more. I mean, I'm the girl who rode Mission:Space after a big meal at the Garden Grill, and never turned a hair. I've been bungee jumping, ride every roller coaster I can, and never even get car sick. Then, Cloverfield changed everything. I had to get up and leave the theatre twice. The first time was pure motion sickness, and I came back inside feeling a little better after a glass of water. Then, a disgusting scene in a medical station (those of you who've seen the movie know what I'm talking about) I had to jump up and find a trash can. I never actually lost my lunch, but I felt sick enough that I hoped I would. You know what I mean? How you always feel better after a little upchuck? I was miserable. But I would feel less miserable if I knew I wasn't alone. Who else felt their stomach churn with every jostle of the camera?
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I haven't seen the movie, but my sister and BIL went to see it for her birthday and they weren't feeling very well afterward. She didn't eat very much B-day cake. He skipped it altogether. I don't think you are alone. I remember feeling that way after the Blair Witch Project and I successfully rode Mission Space after drinking around the world. Now that's a stomach test!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I also have no problem with roller coasters or other 'real' motion, but can't play certain video games etc. for long as the 'virtual' motion makes me sick. I have not seen Cloverfield yet as I have heard how bad it is for motion sickness. I think I will wait until video so it is at least on a smaller screen. =)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I didn't feel sick and neither did G-Fan who is a major monster movie fan and dragged me to it. I thouught it was a fun movie.
Originally Posted By indiana_jones88 I havn't seen it but my friend has. She said that the camera almost never stops moving and it sucked.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Minor Spoiler: When the helicopter crashed and the camera was absolutely still for almost an entire minute, I wanted to stand up and applaud.
Originally Posted By kennect The film didn't make me ill which is suprising...What got on my nerves was the nonstop screaming of the dialogue throughout the whole thing...
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle For those who haven't yet read my thoughts on the matter in the Pirates thread, I'll try posting it in the right place this time ...! The motion sickness factor is the main reason why I don't want to see this (although the film itself doesn't interest me much either). Although I've never got sick on rides, cars, planes etc, I've never been able to handle the hand-held camera thing. You're definitely not alone!
Originally Posted By brotherdave I totally can relate... Highest fastest coasters, no problem. Omnimax films, motion simulators, and bouncy hand held camera work on a large screen....not so good!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I haven't seen it, and I don't really have any intention to, partly because of the camera work. I have ridden all sorts of record breaking coasters and thrill rides of every variety without any problem at all, but last spring I went to see Children of Men, and I was queasy for a couple hours after it ended. That was particularly unfortunate because we saw the late showing, and I really wanted to get to sleep, but I was feeling a little icky. I hadn't heard anything about other people having problems with that one, so I really don't think I would fare well with this one. Also, a bunch of my friends went to see it on opening and were less than impressed, so I really don't think I'll be making an effort to see it (is it even still out?).
Originally Posted By kennect The greatest thing about this film is the idea that they pulled off some very good special effects on a dirt cheap budget...
Originally Posted By DlandJB I would have given my left arm for a few steadycam shots. I had to look away every few minutes - watched the last part through my hands since my head was spinning. Several people left. I just wanted to get a good look at the monster. Dug tried to point out a building that we had seen in Enchanted, but I couldn't identify anything. Enjoyd the film, but don't plan to watch it again. Pass the ginger ale please...
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I definitely want to see it again (I missed about 30 minutes of it because I was out in the lobby being sick!) But I'm gonna wait until I can watch it on a small screen on an empty stomach in the comfort of my living room, with the toilet only a few short steps away.
Originally Posted By kennect I read a huge article about the sickness problem and it made sense...It went along the lines of being a darkened theater with nothing else for you to focus on...They went on to say that watching it at home would be a completely different experience due to light levels and it not fooling your brain, etc.... But that mention of the monster...I was so dissapointed in it...It reminded me more of a gargoyle than anything else...But then I have another problem with these type films...When something that large comes roaming around your neighborhood you have got to see it coming...It just doesn't pop up out of nowhere...Then again that wasn't the premise of the film but still it always peaks my interest....I mean where does Godzilla hang out when he is not stomping on buildings?
