About The Cloverfield Paradox

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About

The Cloverfield Paradox is a 2018 action and adventure film that serves as a prequel to the original Cloverfield (2008) movie. Directed by Julius Onah and produced by J.J. Abrams, the film follows a group of international astronauts aboard a space station who accidentally unleash powerful and dangerous forces while conducting a scientific experiment to solve Earth's energy crisis.

The film explores the consequences of tampering with space-time, leading to a parallel dimension known as the "Cloverfield paradox." As the crew fights for their survival, they encounter strange occurrences, bizarre creatures, and face the threat of both an imminent global catastrophe and the unknown dangers lurking within their spaceship.

Making / Production

The Cloverfield Paradox was produced by Bad Robot Productions and Paramount Pictures. Originally titled "The God Particle," the film was initially developed as a standalone science fiction movie. However, during production, J.J. Abrams and his team decided to incorporate it into the expanding Cloverfield universe, connecting it to the previous films.

The film was shot in Los Angeles and uses a combination of practical sets and visual effects to create the confined environment of the space station. The production team collaborated with visual effects companies to bring the thrilling space sequences and otherworldly elements to life.

Actors

• Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Hamilton - She plays the role of Ava Hamilton, the protagonist and a crew member on the space station.
• David Oyelowo as Kiel - He portrays Commander Kiel, the leader of the space station crew.
• Daniel Brühl as Schmidt - He plays Volkov Schmidt, the science officer onboard.
• Elizabeth Debicki as Jensen - She portrays Mina Jensen, an engineer and a member of the crew.
• Zhang Ziyi as Tam - She plays Tam, a Chinese astronaut and a member of the crew.
• Chris O'Dowd as Mundy - He portrays Mundy, the station's engineer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Cloverfield Paradox is the third film in the Cloverfield franchise, following Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016).
• The film's release strategy was unorthodox, as it was announced during Super Bowl LII and made available to stream immediately on Netflix after the game.
• The events in The Cloverfield Paradox occur in the same universe as the previous films but take place in a different timeline.
• The film features connections and Easter eggs to the original Cloverfield, subtly tying the stories together.

Awards

The Cloverfield Paradox did not receive any major awards.

Quotes

• "There's something on the ship with us!" - Ava Hamilton
• "This experiment could unleash chaos the likes of which we have never seen." - Mina Jensen
• "It has to stay in here!" - Schmidt

Music

The musical score for The Cloverfield Paradox was composed by Bear McCreary. The soundtrack creates tension and enhances the suspenseful atmosphere of the film through a mix of orchestral and electronic elements.

Soundtrack

• "The Cloverfield Paradox" - Bear McCreary
• "Another Earth" - Bear McCreary
• "Pan Dimensional Vortex" - Bear McCreary
• "Ava and Michael" - Bear McCreary
• "Into the Wall with You" - Bear McCreary