Loads of hype and a lot to live up to Cloverfield only misses one mark: explaining its gigantic CGI star. The intensity of the handheld camera footage isn’t completely original, but lets audiences live through a fantastical disaster from a viewpoint unique to the genre. J.J. Abrams may not get his wish for this to be a cultural giant monster like Godzilla is to Japan, but this a non-stop ride of intense action.
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Wow. Cloverfield is a stunning HD spectacle. While there are few shots that appear grainy (as they did in theaters), this is a flawless example of how incredible Blu-ray can be. Sharp, clean, and remarkably clear, Cloverfield might even look better than it did in theaters. Detail is phenomenal, and the rich, bold blacks create a beautiful contrast. For a film trying to look as if it was shot by a home video cameras, in this respect, it almost fails. On Blu-ray, it does exactly what it should. 
Now with uncompressed audio, this is an even louder, crisper home presentation of this memorable movie. Bass is simply astonishing in its power to rattle a room. The intensity of the military battle sequence, complete with spot on surround use is incredible. Even the subtlety of the subway scenes, from the echoes of the dialogue to the fight going on above the characters off screen are flawless. This is one of those immersive tracks you’ll ever hear on any format.
The commentary from director Matt Reeves is going to disappoint a lot of people. This is purely a technical commentary, discussing the shoot and repetitively mentioning the limited budget. There is no explanation for the beast, he points out no small touches, and fails to clarify anything other than how the movie was shot.
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