Cloverfield Thoughts (non-spoiler)

[Professor S]

I thought it was a great take on the monster movie. The documentary/cinema verite take definitely added a lot to the suspense and action. There are some amazing scenes in this film and even pretty decent character development, which is amazing considering how it was shot. The monster was impressive, also, up until the end.

I was annoyed by the audience I saw it with, though. Several cynical sexless geeks in the crowd complained that there was no plot at the end of the movie. Did they see any of the previews or commercials? Did they get what this was about when it went to the "found footage" part in the beginning? This was not about plot or having everything wrapped up in a neat package. It is about the experience, and sharing in it. Morons.

I am interested in any symbolic takes any of you might have. I have my own thoughts on this and I'll share them after more people see and post their thoughts on the film.