Rating: PG13
Genre: Science Fiction
Theatrical Release: 01/18/2008(USA)
Release Date: 09/16/2008
SubTitles: English/French/Espanol
Dubbed: Espanol/English/French
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 84 Minutes
Flags: Violence
Distributor/Studio: Paramount

Producer J.J. Abrams teams with writer Drew Goddard and director Matt Reeves for this frenetic tale of a powerful destructive force that descends upon New York City, and the four desperate people who put their lives on the line to embark on a perilous rescue mission. Rob Hawkins (Michael Stahl-David) is a young American professional who has recently been offered a coveted new job in Japan. Eager to send his older sibling off in style, Rob's younger brother, Jason (Mike Vogel), and his girlfriend, Lily (Jessica Lucas), organize a surprise going-away party to take place the night before Rob boards his Eastern-bound flight. As the party gets underway, Rob's longtime friend and current love interest, Beth (Odette Yustman), shows up with another man as the dejected guest of honor's best-pal Hud (T.J. Miller) encourages partygoer Marlena (Lizzy Caplan) to wish him an on-camera farewell despite the fact that they barely know one another. Moments after Beth storms out following a bitter skirmish with Rob, the entire New York City skyline goes dark. Power is quickly restored, prompting partygoers to turn their attention toward the news, where they learn that a freight tanker has been overturned in New York Harbor. Racing to the rooftop in hopes of getting a better look at the situation, the group is terrified to witness a massive explosion that rains debris across midtown Manhattan, causing mass chaos and unparalleled destruction. But the worst is yet to come, because it soon becomes apparent that this is not the work of a terrorist or an act of war, but a massive creature beyond human comprehension. Now, as the military moves in and the streets of New York City become a virtual war zone, Rob, Lily, Marlena, and Hud race to rescue Beth and get out of the city before the powers that be unleash the ultimate weapon of mass destruction on one of the most populated cities on the planet.

~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Lizzy Caplan - Marlena
Jessica Lucas - Lily
T.J. Miller - Hud
Michael Stahl-David - Rob Hawkins
Mike Vogel - Jason Hawkins
Odette Yustman - Beth Mcintyre

Production:
Matt Reeves - Director
J.J. Abrams Bryan Burk - Producer
Kevin Stitt - Editor
Drew Goddard Crew Goodard - Screen Writer
George R. Lee Chad S. Frey Jane Wuu - Set Designer
Doug Meerdink - Art Director
John Pollard - Art Director
Alyssa Weisberg - Casting
Michael Bonvillain - Cinematographer
Ellen Mirojnick - Costume Designer
Neville Page - Creature Design
Guy Riedel - Executive Producer
Sherryl Clark - Executive Producer
Rip Murray - First Assistant Director
Martin Whist - Production Designer
Andy Nelson - Re-Recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer - Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Greenfield - Set Decorator
Douglas Murray - Sound/Sound Designer
Ed White - Sound/Sound Designer
Will E. Files - Sound/Sound Designer
David Waine - Special Effects Coordinator
Rob King - Stunts Coordinator
Douglas Murray - Supervising Sound Editor
Will E. Files - Supervising Sound Editor
Double Negative Ltd. - Visual Effects
Tippett Studio - Visual Effects
Eric Leven - Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Blank - Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael B. Ellis - Visual Effects Supervisor
David Baronoff - Associate Producer

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