Chronicle

Name: Chronicle
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: February 3, 2012
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 69
Cast: Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly

2012

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 3, 2012 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly

Summary: Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to them developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities, and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over. [20th Century Fox]

Director: Josh Trank

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 84 min

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Amy Biancolli

Feb 10, 2012

If the characters weren't so well drawn, if the effects weren't so convincing, and if the upshot weren't so ghastly, the moral component wouldn't carry any weight. But Trank tells his tale with an emotional and visual crispness that gives the superhero genre its best crack at naturalism so far. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Feb 10, 2012

John Trank's Chronicle grows into an uncommonly entertaining movie that involves elements of a superhero origin story, a science-fiction fantasy and a drama about a disturbed teenager. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Feb 10, 2012

First-time director Josh Trank, working from a taut script by Max "Son of John" Landis, indulges in some wild, witty spectacle, but he's equally adept with the tale's grimmer elements, especially when the introverted Andrew unleashes his inner Magneto and uses the city of Seattle as his tear-it-apart emotional playground. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Feb 10, 2012

Chronicle plays like an extended episode of "The X-Files" might; DeHaan in particular comes off like one of the series' more-memorable characters. That's a compliment. It isn't a great movie, but one could imagine -- and hope -- that it becomes a cult favorite, outlasting other films of its ilk. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Feb 10, 2012

Chronicle, with its found-footage storytelling and superpowered teens, at least playfully transcends its "Cloverfield meets Heroes" pitch. Read full review

David Denby

Feb 10, 2012

Chronicle becomes a cautionary tale: power corrupts. Yes, and digital power corrupts absolutely. Andrew's sense of decency disappears, and so does the filmmakers' sense of humor. [13 & 20 Feb. 2012, p. 120]

Kyle Smith

Feb 10, 2012

With great power comes the responsibility to make a decent movie, but the mysterious force running through Chronicle is the power to supersuck. Read full review

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SnafuFrank

Feb 21, 2012

From movies like Jumper, Push, Next, Clockstoppers, and some other movies about people getting superpowers and using it for their own good, Josh Trank and Max Landis have pulled of the impossible. So what is it about this movie that i liked so damn much, well for one thing i loved the pacingFrom movies like Jumper, Push, Next, Clockstoppers, and some other movies about people getting superpowers and using it for their own good, Josh Trank and Max Landis have pulled of the impossible. So what is it about this movie that i liked so damn much, well for one thing i loved the pacing and the timing in this movie, for a running time of 83 minutes, the movie doesn't waste your time and gets to the point very quickly and perfectly. Another thing is how realistic this movie is, with the camera work, it definitely worked out for this movie, and the characters were aware of it, which was a major plus in my book. I could say so much more, but what i will say is my regards to the director and writer for delivering one of the best movies of the year, and were only getting started.… Expand

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horacep3000

Mar 12, 2012

This movie breathes life into the found footage genre. The three teens who get super powers brings a dark twist to superhero genre. (Although it technically shouldn't be called superhero film.) This film has me guessing the whole way. I thought this film was entirely original and I amThis movie breathes life into the found footage genre. The three teens who get super powers brings a dark twist to superhero genre. (Although it technically shouldn't be called superhero film.) This film has me guessing the whole way. I thought this film was entirely original and I am excited that they are making a sequel. If you haven't seen this yet, I extremely recommend it.… Expand