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Chronicle

Chronicle

2012
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 24m
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. (imdb)

Directed by:

Josh Trank

Screenwriter:

Max Landis, Josh Trank

Starring:

Michael Kelly, Michael B. Jordan, Lynita Crofford, Alex Russell, Dane DeHaan, Ashley Hinshaw, Bo Petersen, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Rudi Malcolm

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action

Countries:

UK, USA

Language:

English
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Chronicle

2012
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 24m
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ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Feb 2012
7
84th
Despite the somewhat poorly-motivated found footage aesthetic and one notably superfluous character, this is probably 2012's first movie that demands to be watched by fans of the medium. Its interpretation of what actual teenagers would do if granted sudden superpowers is one of the first twists on the superhero genre that truly feels like a twist, and the third act climax is a scorcher for the budget they were working with.
Rated 09 Feb 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 24 May 2012
30
10th
The characters are annoying, the "social realism" elements even worse. Most terrible of all, perhaps, is the ending. And I usually love the found footage sub-genre. This should have been great.
Rated 24 May 2012
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 13 Jul 2021
95
91st
It nails an attempt to be this generation's Carrie: a kid from a toxic home life gets super powers and makes his bullies pay. I'll stick up for the found footage approach as it understands that the era's young people don't consider events complete until they've been documented and shared online--like in the final monologue. The low budget aesthetic also helps immerse you in the world, via a cool super powers look that grows with each angsty teenage conflict. Somewhat overlooked and great fun.
Rated 13 Jul 2021
imnotlaughinimnotlaughin
Rated 09 May 2013
70
76th
Despite the sickeningly sterile, over-used characters, such as the angsty teen dealing with abuse, this film surprised me from the start. One of the better "super" films out there, this one makes its mark by realistically portraying the experimentation and process of discovery that such radical abilities would entail. Admittedly, the temptation of power as a plot driver could have given way to a more intelligent moral dilemma, but this is the only real thing holding this one back from greatness.
Rated 09 May 2013
kojilessKojiless
Rated 11 Feb 2013
80
85th
I am an apex criticker. My critiques of movies prey on lesser reviews and steal witty quips from betwixt their lines like a socially-inept loner kid psycho-kinetically steals money from a convenience store cash register to help pay for his ailing mom's pain meds while fanning the flames of the public healthcare debate over which I roast jumbo marshmallows. I, too, have rules. My reviews shall never be shown to the public, and they will never be used to kill anyone. Harm, maybe. Kill, no. Maybe.
Rated 11 Feb 2013
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Feb 2012
3
28th
I have still yet to see one of these stupid, lame ass gimmick movies that actually works. And this one actually didn't look bad but it was just so predictable and boring. The ending was lame too. Too cheesy for my tastes and goddamn excessive shake cam is so bad.
Rated 17 Feb 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 28 Apr 2020
68
45th
It's interesting that what is initially the most annoying part (the found footage gimmick) ends up becoming the most interesting part by the climax, where we witness a typical blockbuster city-spanning battle from the viewpoint of bystanders and first responders. It's a nice twist that comes too late to entirely save this from high school movie cliche hell. Not to say it isn't fun here and there, but the writing really lets it down. Of course the black guy dies first, lol.
Rated 28 Apr 2020
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 04 Nov 2017
35
20th
Superhero - the home video. The worst use of the found footage gimmick I can remember seeing, that only adds something to the mix for brief moments in the third act. I can't believe I was actually looking forward to watching this.
Rated 04 Nov 2017
sanghelixSangheliX
Rated 09 Jan 2016
75
62nd
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 16 Jul 2014
90
94th
Smartly scripted, well acted, well made. A damned fine indie and a really good piece of sci fi
Rated 16 Jul 2014
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 02 Oct 2013
91
91st
Made in the style of a low budget movie, it has a surprising quality that helps to legitimize it. The story is imaginative and interesting throughout. I rarely want to immediately re-watch a movie, but I found myself wanting to go back and catch some of the nuances that I probably missed the first time through. I kept thinking they should go to Vegas and play roulette. Fun movie worth watching, but they missed a lot of great opportunities to be more entertaining.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 27 Dec 2012
55
27th
Movie would've ruled if it was just the drunken dad beating the shit out of that idiot for 80 minutes , and the drunken dad was the one with the powers. "You . Are . Hearing . Me . Talk . " Assburgers Man
Rated 27 Dec 2012
overratedoverrated
Rated 06 Dec 2012
23
14th
Amazing how much praise this got. Hollywood nepotism (John Landis' son) transplanting a Japanese animated classic (Akira) to an American setting, using home video shaky cam methods (BWP, Cloverfield, etc.). All the characters are douchey/bland rather than threatening/compelling, I burst out laughing at the "apex predator" line and the final scene. If Max Landis actually gets a career off the back of this fuck you, universe.
Rated 06 Dec 2012
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 22 Jun 2012
93
92nd
Amazing movie. This Chronicles (haha) the story of three teens who discover something strange in a cave and it grants them superpowers. This leads to some very funny scenes like them pulling pranks on people in the grocery store to scary scenes where innocent people are getting hurt. The three leads were all awesome in this and I thought the direction was wonderful. I really liked how cameras were used in this. It's hard to explain, you just need to see it. Stellar movie. I loved it!
Rated 22 Jun 2012
ludvigsenludvigsen
Rated 07 May 2012
80
87th
truly original take on the genre - even though im a bit fed up with the "found footage" approach I gotta give it to Trank, finding new ways of incorporating this style of photography.
Rated 07 May 2012
karakandKarakand
Rated 26 Apr 2012
55
85th
I AM AN APEX PREDATOR
Rated 26 Apr 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 17 Apr 2012
69
60th
If you present the story as a narrative, than I just accept that. If you present it as a documentary, than I will hold you to that. They lose the first camera and never get it back. So we saw that how? If you're going to abandon the constraints of found footage by having it never be found, than go ahead and just lose the whole gimmick.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 09 Apr 2012
75
56th
I do like the style and the quick pace. There are some cool lines, and I certainly can't poo-poo the interesting spin on the superhero movie that "Chronicle" puts forth. I don't quite think I was as "into" it as everybody else seems to be. I didn't find these teenagers to be quite as obnoxious as I was half-expecting to; in fact, there are characters here worth getting behind for sure. Nothing feels cheap or tacked-on, and for a relative low budget, it looks stylish. A solid, original effort.
Rated 09 Apr 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 03 Mar 2012
6
35th
"I started filming things..." Well, that must be the lamest excuse for implementing this past its prime gimmick, which not only makes everything look phoned in and sterile, but continuously corners the viewer in accepting Andrew's new found, heedlessly explored rebellion. Drunk abusive father, sick mother, tormented high school loner; I can understand, given the limitations of the genre, its occasional stabs at pathos, but how lazy can you be ?
Rated 03 Mar 2012
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 29 Feb 2012
25
15th
In the hands of a director with some vision, Chronicle could have been an intriguing twist on the "found footage" style of filmmaking. Instead, Josh Trank delivers a ridiculous superhero movie built around terrible CGI, lifeless acting and one of the worst third acts to ever grace the screen.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 11 Feb 2012
76
57th
Chronicle is a gimmicky first person cam movie that portrays super powers in a less comic book fashion and sticks closer to real life reactions. It's pretty decent, even if the writer decided to cop out and make the tormented outsider the villain. The ending begs for a sequel that I can't help but imagine will surpass this movie in every way.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
vespera23vespera23
Rated 09 Feb 2012
73
39th
Not a terrible movie, also not a complete ripoff of Akira, but enough of both to make it frustrating.
Rated 09 Feb 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 07 Feb 2012
75
67th
Despite it's needless use of handicam filming (with a lame explanation), this movie works very well. I didn't have much faith in a super-hero origin movie starring teenagers, but it was well written, acted, and directed with nice effects. It was substantially darker than I anticipated and despite a pretty simple plot still has enough depth to not make it feel like a cheap experience. Despite the final act featuring unsatisfying endings for each character it's still a worthwhile watch.
Rated 07 Feb 2012
shitmarquisShitMarquis
Rated 27 Apr 2021
4
70th
Pretty fun found-footage superhero movie, with an enjoyable if predictable plot and cast.
Rated 27 Apr 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 12 Feb 2021
83
70th
Enjoyable spin on the "superhero origin story" never justifies its "found footage" format - had it been filmed more conventionally, the film could have been more viscerally involving, especially at the finale where the technique keeps the action at a remove. Still a fun idea and played exceptionally well by its young leads, engendering the right amount of frat-boy ugliness against the persona of characters you can still root for. A nice showcase for a truly loathsome Kelly in support as well.
Rated 12 Feb 2021
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 07 Mar 2019
55
18th
I love fetishizing over people with superpowers doing mundane things, or finding exploits in society - so I generally liked the first part(s) of this. It all becomes pretty silly rather quickly however.
Rated 07 Mar 2019
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 18 May 2018
85
66th
Chronicle is the found footage film truly realized as a potential blockbuster genre. The young actors are all terrific, lead amazingly by a star making turn from Dane Dehaan.
Rated 18 May 2018
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 03 Mar 2017
63
39th
Chronicle's biggest strength is its portrayal of teenage boys developing their friendship while they discover their powers. The small moments of humanity and short conversations between characters showcase Landis and Trank at their best. The effects are mildly noticeable which is forgivable due to the low budget. My two biggest peeves are the found footage format with choppy edits and incorporating multiple people holding cameras 24/7; And the ending with a hammy performance from DeHaan.
Rated 03 Mar 2017
jlfmJLFM
Rated 03 Sep 2015
79
81st
Chronicle finds smart solutions to at least some of the problems of the found-footage genre (minimum of shaky cam thanks to levitation, effective - albeit, contrived - additional POVs, etc.), even if it can’t sidestep others (who the heck is compiling and editing the footage and what’s the rationale for what’s being included or left out?). It’s an engrossing little thriller, thanks to believable characters, strong performances, and a logical, believable path of escalation.
Rated 03 Sep 2015
michaelsmichaels
Rated 13 May 2015
25
6th
Safe to say the creators definitely do not exhibit any superpowers in filmmaking.
Rated 13 May 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 16 Apr 2015
80
81st
At first I was worried that all the good scenes were shown in the trailer but the film ended up having some nice surprises and unexpected turns. The script was well done and the three leads are did a very good job with the roles they played in this film. There were plenty of visually interesting and exciting scenes the entire way. I would definitely recommend this film.
Rated 16 Apr 2015
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 20 Jan 2014
65
62nd
Forget about the time when horror was hot, now its superheroes mix it with Blair Witch Project and give birth to "Chronicle". After all it was fun, a "fresh" approach to a dying topic, the only thing is that the character where very cartoony.The special effects where great.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
damildamil
Rated 29 Nov 2013
55
34th
The whole thing would've been so much better if it wasn't done in the found footage style. At no point does it feel realistic or not like it's clearly staged. Even the dialogue and acting suffers from it. The general story idea is cool and entertaining enough, but it's still let down by everything else. The characterisations and themes are all very basic. The visual effects aren't completely awful, but they were never believable. The film just felt amateurish to me & not in a good way. Mediocre.
Rated 29 Nov 2013
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 30 Mar 2013
20
15th
The idea of a found footage film with this theme had me really excited, had it been done well it could have been an incredible film. It was not done well.
Rated 30 Mar 2013
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 13 Mar 2013
4
74th
You can trace its inspirations to Akira and Carrie, and though I have no problem with the concept on principle, the found footage aesthetic is a little pointless here. But still, this gets points for originality among its contemporaries, its believably conceived teen characters, a brisk and exciting pace, and being just plain fun.
Rated 13 Mar 2013
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 20 Feb 2013
82
90th
Simultaneously one of the cleverest found-footage films and one of the best super-hero films ever made.
Rated 20 Feb 2013
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 09 Sep 2012
60
40th
Entertaining and annoying in equal measure. Some awesome set-pieces help provide a diversion from what is essentially a tired and uninspired morality tale.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
aneyaney
Rated 30 May 2012
45
48th
Great beginning and a nice concept, but the story and especially the main character get very annoying by the end. With a different ending it could have been a great movie.
Rated 30 May 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 24 May 2012
68
65th
People bitch about found footage but this movie would have fucking sucked shot straight up. Very entertaining film.
Rated 24 May 2012
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 14 May 2012
54
56th
Andrewww! Kanedaaa!
Rated 14 May 2012
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 03 May 2012
70
56th
A totally unoriginal mix of Unbreakable, Cloverfield, and _insert_ teen high school movie. It also doesn't help that the best character is killed off in the most Hollywood cliche manner for minorities. That leaves two goofy teen movie guys flying around in the sky like peter pan which looks cheesy no matter the context. Apparently being an "apex predator" means being an asshole with your powers instead of understanding what the term means too. This could have used far less suburban angst.
Rated 03 May 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 30 Apr 2012
67
43rd
Pretty good, although I don't like the shooting style and the script fell apart near the end.
Rated 30 Apr 2012
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 28 Apr 2012
65
54th
at first, i thought "oh no, not again the found footage crap". but i got used to it to the point where i enjoyed the realism this added, even if the bad cgi was hard to ignore. you won't really relate to any of the characters. actually i thought they were way too stereotypical, especially andrew. but that's not the point. the tagline is "what are you capable of?" and it succeeded in making me contemplate what i'd do with those powers. and you're all better off with me not having them.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
bunkenBunken
Rated 28 Apr 2012
60
52nd
Very decent... Everything seems a bit rushed though, especially the somewhat weak ending.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 23 Apr 2012
35
27th
weak. just too weak in every sense of film making.
Rated 23 Apr 2012
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 13 Apr 2012
50
40th
I want to fly too.. but the ending is insufferable.
Rated 13 Apr 2012
lydia69lydia69
Rated 12 Apr 2012
70
18th
The premise is unique and had potential. The execution was very flawed. I did not like the Youtube style editing. I found it distracting. I found most of the characters unlikable. I did not feel invested in the story or the characters.
Rated 12 Apr 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 24 Mar 2012
90
62nd
I may be overrating this a tad bit, but I thoroughly enjoyed it a lot when it came out. The three leads are all really good and "I" think Dane DeHaan is a really good actor when given the right role. It's found-footage and I usually just don't care for those at all, but this one is really well-done. It's fun, dark, short, and very interesting. I'm glad this movie exists and I hope they don't make any mediocre sequels.
Rated 24 Mar 2012
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 18 Mar 2012
79
58th
Despite glaring flaws, I really do like this film. Visually it does a lot with very little, and the relatively simple plot is served well by the found footage format. I'm not sure if it accomplished what it set out to do, but I enjoy what it did anyway.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
etherielEtheriel
Rated 18 Mar 2012
78
77th
It's Akira, but, instead of a satisfying ending, there is an obvious one.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 22 Feb 2012
36
14th
Rarely have I seen main characters (who, by the way, are downright unlikeable) making so many bad choices. The POW doesn't work either and it all becomes very tiresome. A mean self-satisfied movie wasting its potential.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
stewballStewball
Rated 17 Feb 2012
90
93rd
There's no great philosophical insight, but it's an absolutely original film by a first time feature film director and newbie actors. I was enthralled and continuously off balance throughout, wondering what was going to happen next. It was clicheless while at the same time there was a kind of logic to what was happening, and then I started wondering how they were going to finish it off. All I can say is it wasn't a completely spectacular finish, but it was satisfying. Cool Movie 9/10
Rated 17 Feb 2012
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 14 Feb 2012
82
78th
Doesn't delve very deep, but surprisingly entertaining, taking its subject matter about as seriously as possible.
Rated 14 Feb 2012
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 12 Feb 2012
78
69th
Bravo... A low-budget, high-production superpower film that is highly entertaining, as well as a paradigm for how big-budget mainstream superhero films can be vehicles for engaging characters and stories. There's no need to waste time on origin stories, defining good guys and bad guys, pandering to a fickle fanbase, or even having more than a single superpower on display! Show-off how cool having a superpower is, and the story writes itself.
Rated 12 Feb 2012
jmejayjmejay
Rated 08 Feb 2012
30
5th
This film could have been really good but it did just about everything wrong. Really annoying to watch.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 08 Feb 2012
21
60th
Well that just got more and more silly.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
obdurateObdurate
Rated 06 Feb 2012
85
81st
Sucker for superhero films AND films shot with this style. Sure, the handheld camera thing always makes you go "why is there a camera here?" but outside of that sometimes wonkiness (that all movies in this genre suffer from on occasion), this is so engaging. It's got drama, cool action, wonderful acting, and a nice little mysterious origin story. It's deeper than you'd think, the characters aren't cardboard cutouts, and I was into it from the very beginning.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 04 Feb 2012
65
63rd
In the same league as Push and Jumper but better overall. Simple story and not many head scratchers.
Rated 04 Feb 2012
frankhowleyFrankHowley
Rated 04 Feb 2012
40
7th
super cheesy!!!~
Rated 04 Feb 2012
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 27 Aug 2023
58
48th
similar vibes to unbreakable, except it’s found footage. and worse. some funny moments, but overall it’s pretty shallow. The writers had an original idea, but not the skills to execute it properly
Rated 27 Aug 2023
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 30 Sep 2021
64
37th
Оценка - 60 Общая - 67 Нарратив - 2 Сценарий - 3 Сюжет - 4 Постановка - 4 Целостность - 3 Монтаж - 3 Выполнение своей цели - 4 Флоу - 5 Жанр - 4 Реватчбл - 3 Личное - 3 Атмосфера - 3 Эмоции - 3 Актерская игра - 3 Саундтрек - 2 Синематографи - 3 Визуал - 3 Звук - 4 Продакшн дизайн - 3 Костюмы - 3 Эффекты - 3 Р
Rated 30 Sep 2021
lkklkk
Rated 21 Aug 2018
90
98th
(Estimated rating long after watching.)
Rated 21 Aug 2018
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 16 Jul 2018
65
45th
While its first half is average at best and meh at worst, with some confusing writing and a first act that's beyond rushed, it makes up for that in its second half. With solid performances all around and a particularly great one by Dane DeHaan, it's fine for what it is. The darker moments are handled well, the descent of the characters is great. That said, the story is still lacking overall and the format felt unnecessary and contrived at points. Worth a look, but not the best of its kind.
Rated 16 Jul 2018
jlewisjlewis
Rated 21 Mar 2018
82
49th
Needed more story.
Rated 21 Mar 2018
nyctalopeNyctalope
Rated 05 Feb 2018
80
60th
One of the better hand-cam movies out there, following an interesting plot, complete with typically bad teenage performances.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 09 Nov 2017
83
70th
I definitely think this movie is a lot of fun. I love found footage, I love superheroes, and this was a combination of both - and for the most part, it's dealt with really well, especially with the consideration put into how to accurately film found footage...but some logic behind why they film some of this stuff (while it looks cool) makes no sense.
Rated 09 Nov 2017
kanjay101kanjay101
Rated 06 Nov 2017
86
36th
Very realistic sci-fi film that looks at a regular group of high-schoolers and analyzes how they would react to gaining these powers. Felt the characters were very relatable and real.
Rated 06 Nov 2017
bjhudsonBJHudson
Rated 26 Aug 2017
86
88th
Super enjoyable. Dane DeHaan has such a hot like, tired and dying white guy thing going on.
Rated 26 Aug 2017
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 21 Aug 2017
5
81st
A pleasant surprise :)
Rated 21 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
96
99th
Trank's best is cleverly directed, employing the gimmick to its fullest, and effortlessly alternates between cheerfully entertaining and eerily disturbing.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
allengilliamAllenGilliam
Rated 07 Aug 2017
60
17th
The first hour is like watching a toddler play with a loaded gun. The ending is cool.
Rated 07 Aug 2017
cluedon657Cluedon657
Rated 30 Jul 2017
7
43rd
Chronicle is quite predictable but the extraordinary and unique style of direction makes it extremely watchable.
Rated 30 Jul 2017
thorn969thorn969
Rated 25 Apr 2017
52
52nd
Interesting ideas. A pretty cute movie.
Rated 25 Apr 2017
kito1kito1
Rated 20 Mar 2017
80
89th
Stunning and mind-blowing. The characters feel wonderfully natural, which makes the first half very satisfying. The ending is possibly a bit too action-loaded.
Rated 20 Mar 2017
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 20 Mar 2017
70
41st
Trank is clearly more comfortable with the dark turn in the second half, and consequently the third act turns out pretty cool. Which is not to say it begins terribly, but there is a lot of awkwardness in the acting there, with playing to visible cameras, with people in their mid-twenties playing high-schoolers, and particularly playing the "Holy shit, broooo!" moments to thin air. Some really effective sequences though, and the effects are good even if they're already starting to show their age.
Rated 20 Mar 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
77
56th
enjoyed this as a teenager when it came out. pretty dumb plot but I thought it was cool
Rated 21 Nov 2016
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 13 Nov 2016
54
38th
First part is basically Misfits meets that creepy pretentious camera dude from American Beauty meets basic dudebros. I liked the last part where it went all super villain origin story. And seeing somebody get hit by a bus in mid-air really brought a smile to my face. Also, is that moody De Caprio clone supposed to be Valérian in the upcomming movie? Oy vey!
Rated 13 Nov 2016
satsujinsatsujin
Rated 03 Oct 2016
6
10th
Good FX and the first half of the film is interesting but it goes downhill pretty fast.
Rated 03 Oct 2016
caffecaffe
Rated 07 Feb 2016
38
16th
Starts out as an interesting take on a familiar subject, but gets a bit too predictable as it goes along. The actors are great and there were chances to make this something special along the way. It lands about halfway there.
Rated 07 Feb 2016
maartenmaarten
Rated 26 Dec 2015
48
35th
Nice idea, annoying actors, disappointing style of filming... close, but still a fail.
Rated 26 Dec 2015
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Aug 2015
86
82nd
Seen: 2x
Rated 20 Aug 2015
xanadontXanadont
Rated 15 Aug 2015
1
23rd
the black kid dies first lol
Rated 15 Aug 2015
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 01 Aug 2015
71
52nd
It's mixing three rather tired formulas (found footage, superheroes, high school misfit goes mental), but somehow makes it work reasonably well with decent execution. Lacks truly sympathetic characters, however, limiting how well one can truly invest in it. Decent, sure, but not great.
Rated 01 Aug 2015
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 08 Jun 2015
70
60th
Pretty good movie, I liked the concept, and how it was filmed. CGI not always amazing, but that's easily forgiven since it's a very cool movie.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 31 May 2015
7
49th
Simultaneously limited by its found footage format while also managing to utilize it better than most other shows, "Chronicle" impresses with a talented cast and engaging story; a standout in its genre.
Rated 31 May 2015
atmoatmo
Rated 20 May 2015
9
80th
Not a superhero movie. It is a superpower movie though. A group of once not so connected teenagers gain superpowers, and from that point they become friends and brothers. Soon though, their lives spin out of control. I really enjoyed this emotional journey that touches on some important topics like poverty, child abuse, high school popularity, meaning ect.
Rated 20 May 2015
minorsageMinorsage
Rated 02 May 2015
80
89th
Not a fan of the 'found footage' fad, but this was the best of that genre I've seen. Better than Cloverfield, by far.
Rated 02 May 2015
vorpalkittenVorpalKitten
Rated 05 Apr 2015
90
86th
Very interesting movie, probably the best 'found footage' movie I've seen. This is probably how actual people finding themselves with powers would go. You have to forgive the movie some somewhat boring/annoying/normal main characters because the whole concept is random nobody teens finding themselves with these powers. Not exactly huge on rewatchability, but I can see myself wanting to come back to this for another viewing after enough time has passed.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 23 Mar 2015
35
19th
Didn't go anywhere interesting.
Rated 23 Mar 2015
hpbuttcraftHP_Buttcraft
Rated 21 Mar 2015
68
39th
Great plot ideas and interesting inclusion of cameras to tell the story. I thought the characters were entirely unlikable and certainly not "supermen".
Rated 21 Mar 2015
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 09 Mar 2015
3
73rd
THE CRAFT for boys. That's a compliment but I preferred the campier girls version. N thl jvgu gubfr cbjref jub pbhyqa'g jbex bhg fcbegf orggvat jnf rnfl-zbarl jnf nyjnlf urnqrq sbe n Qnejva Njneq.
Rated 09 Mar 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
72
51st
(Director's cut)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 24 Nov 2014
7
79th
The evolution from a single POV experience to a world where every character and bystander is recording is a nice change in the increasingly stale found footage genre. It's also very entertaining, even though the characters aren't very strong and the arcs are predictable.
Rated 24 Nov 2014
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 05 Nov 2014
74
50th
This film has some stunning visual effects sequences, some of the best I've ever seen, and really puts big budget films to shame in that department. It's all too easy then to recommend Chronicle purely on the strength of its visuals - but probably to not do that would be a disservice to its audience. Unfortunately, the strength of the effects are not matched by human drama on offer here. It's predictable if well-intentioned stuff. On the whole, well worth watching, just don't expect too much.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
untrustableuntrustable
Rated 30 Sep 2014
90
87th
A brave attempt at doing something different with the found footage genre.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
tma1tma1
Rated 21 Sep 2014
60
41st
I was enjoying it at the beginning, but lost me as it went along.
Rated 21 Sep 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 30 Aug 2014
51
41st
Not what I expected, but nevertheless it's a new twist on the superpower and found-footage genres. The problem of this film is that it relies too much on family drama/bullying angle just to be taken seriously, when comic scenes are most memorable and enjoyable. All that drama is just too juvenile and unbelievable to be anything but annoying. DeHaan is interesting actor, I hope he won't get stuck in the whinny villain with the daddy issues role (I watched this film after seeing him in Spiderman).
Rated 30 Aug 2014
warrensmwarrensm
Rated 18 Jul 2014
22
13th
It pulls off a very clean display of cinematography, but the kryptonite for these teen superheroes turns out to be an uneven script with sloppy dialogue.
Rated 18 Jul 2014
pineapplepineapple
Rated 16 Jul 2014
90
83rd
Found footage is a difficult style to pull off but I think this is one of the best examples of found footage done right. Really satisfying to watch, the way the characters handle their newfound powers is intriguing and it's impossible for me not to cheer and laugh along with them.
Rated 16 Jul 2014
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 01 Jul 2014
80
49th
Second half makes up for the first half...
Rated 01 Jul 2014

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