“Matthew Boyd's cinematography uses darkness for atmosphere and visual flair, often creating frames-within-frames that suggest Renaissance paintings matted with torn black paper (or monster movies that deal in claustrophobic gloom, like the original "Alien" and "The Descent"). “- Matt Zoller Seitz


“The grimy darkness and tight framing of Matthew Boyd’s cinematography play up the panic and confusion felt by the miners affected, in a space hardly conducive to clarity and communication in the face of danger.” - Guy Lodge

“Mine 9 isn’t just a well made film, it is a claustrophobic, truly immersive experience that leaves the viewer gasping for air… The film’s cinematography by Matthew Boyd captures the claustrophobic space via the use of effective close-ups.”- Bianca Garner

“… what really allows Mine 9 to soar is the directing and cinematography. Despite taking place at night and in claustrophobic, poorly lit Earthen tunnels, Mine 9 looks terrific. Matthew Boyd’s cinematography finds the right balance between the real world look of its setting and stylized, intense lighting to add to the atmosphere.” - Bobby LePire

“… cinematographer Matthew Boyd displays a dozen different ways to light male bodies and faces so as to resemble classical statuary.” - Serena Donadoni