Sound effects, usually unappreciated in non-action films, well used to add to the intensity of the drama. Story more important than special effects or pointless action sequences (always a plus for me). Director shows great promise while still early in his career. There are references in it to some popular films in the genre (that are likely film maker favorites) from the past 30 years or so. Mary Elizabeth Winstead gets better with every film she makes. Ultimately, the piece becomes perhaps one of the most enjoyable entries in its genre. It's incredibly compelling mainly because of its intense focus on character, while it's the several subtle twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seat as our reading of the situation (always seen through the lens of the protagonist) continues to organically change. It's an incredibly intriguing and evolving mystery-thriller that's consistently entertaining and suspenseful, as it uses its small core cast of well-realised characters to drive the tension within its (mostly) single, increasingly claustrophobic location to expert effect. These issues are really only limited to a somewhat rushed finale, though, and the final result is still a much finer film than its predecessor. Arguably, the worst aspects of '10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)' are those that tie into its franchise roots, which is understandable considering that this started life as a completely original screenplay before it was contorted to fit into the 'Cloverfield (2008)' "universe".
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