Are my excited about Cloverfield? - Yes.

Are my happy that its release date is imminent? - Definitely.

Are my sorry that I read Harry Knowles review last night on Aint It Cool? - A little.

Is my sorrow counteracted by the outstanding review Knowles gave and the even bigger expectations it has left me with? - Yes.

Are my the only one who wonders what the deal is with J.J Abrams and mystery monsters? - Not rhetorical.