Chronicle

Chronicle

(2012)

What are you capable of?

American independent film, relayed in 'found-footage' style (like Paranormal Activity or Blair Witch) about three mates who discover a mysterious substance that grants them superpowers.... More

At first they have fun toying around with their new super-abilities. However, things soon take a serious turn when one of the three embraces his darker side. Stars Michael B. Jordan (Wallace from HBO's The Wire).Hide

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District 9 really has a lot to answer for. It raised the game for genre movies in a way very few movies have. The aesthetics and subject matter of Chronicle beg comparisons with Neill Blomkamp's 2009 masterpiece, and they don't benefit the new film greatly. That said, this is a nifty, watchable piece of wish-fulfilment entertainment with more than a couple of standout moments.... More

The question you inevitably ask in every found footage movie is: “Why are they still filming?” This film doesn't offer a particularly satisfying answer but it does provide a unique solution to the problem of these sorts of films always being shot in the first-person. It also features some of the coolest 'humans flying' action ever put on screen, and builds to an action climax that recalls Superman II.

The notion of three teenage boys using the power of telekinesis to have fun is irresistible, and this film gets a lot more mileage out of the idea than the 1982 Scott Baio classic Zapped!, but the ultimate feeling is of a resulting story that doesn't quite live up to its initial promise. The behaviour of the characters is never surprising, and is generally attributed to simplistic motivations. Plus the film optimistically throws up a lot of questions for the sequel (if there is one...) to answer.

If I sound like I'm nit-picking, it's only because I really wanted this to be amazing. As it stands, I'll have to settle for pretty good.Hide
  • Paul Roberts I'd give Chronicle a 4 out of 5 stars.It's better than expected hero movie.Better than the awful Green Lantern but not quite as good as Thor
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Definitely didn't reach it's full potential

BY callumt nobody

With a great concept, being different from most conventional super-hero movies, they had a lot of potential to develop the movie into something great.

Unfortunately we never were able to get to know the characters and develop a connection with them which left the emotional scenes had little effect on me as a viewer.

The CGI was rather obviouse too and the documentary style of the film limited the ability for variation in different angled shots which I think would have aided with the... More development of emotion in the film.

Overall, a disappointment.Hide

  • Juan that to him though, just to see his face and then, of rcuose it would be THE story he would repeat for the rest of his life .. ~bluepoppy
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  • Juan that to him though, just to see his face and then, of rcuose it would be THE story he would repeat for the rest of his life .. ~bluepoppy
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awsome

BY CSBright superstar

entertaining i love this movie i enjoyed it and its sucj a awsome movie i loved it

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Chronicle, hmmm, story story really...

BY RealityCheck superstar

It was very similar to the filming of 'Blairwitch', and 'Cloverfield' with gifts likened to 'Hancock', appearing shot through amateur video recorders. Although it had some good camera tricks and angles the movie left me wanting more, like an episode fo something good. It was enjoyable to see these gifts the guys could do however the flick just didnt deliver enough in the final fight. Good pop-corn, maybe even worth a look if you like hero sort of pictures, but I wouldnt watch it twice.
Genre :... More Adventure, action, sci-fi,
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It's super scary

BY Ken-Burns superstar

So worth going to as it is a new take on superpowers. It's quick and clear in story telling, has nasty moments and a bit of death. I'd see it again

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Refreshing perspective, realistic characters

BY clararar superstar

I often feel that having believable and sympathetic characters is the main factor that raises a film from average to great, and Chronicle certainly achieved this. From the beginning, you can clearly picture those sorts of guys in an average American high school. What I didn't expect from the film was the amount of humour (well, more at the beginning) which actually made it quite fun, as opposed to something like Cloverfield which was darker throughout. There were some great scenes which... More elicited audible reactions from the audience, such as Andy and the spider, and the not-altogether-happy ending was quite fitting. Overall, you could certainly believe that if three American teenagers actually got superpowers, this could be how things would unfold. I would recommend Chronicle to anyone tired of watching the usual comic-book franchises, especially if you were a fan of other found-footage films.Hide

  • Matt The characters were not sympathetic! It was a great concept but executed averagely script wise. Nothing substantial happened. Expected more!
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  • The Observer (UK)

    Neither the boys nor the film's director and screenwriter can think of anything to do with these special gifts that is not frivolous, playful or malevolent. Full Review

  • Total Film (UK)

    Believable then bad-ass, it isn’t wholly original but it does brim with emotion, imagination and modern implication. Full Review

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  • sylvana Taylor iloved it !th end was disapointin as youd expect more especialy a movie like that! the andenalin is amazing being blazed as !need2 c it x100
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  • Lorel02 Teenage boys beating each other up. It never really gets off the ground. Stink movie.
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  • MaryanneSaufoi Too many unanswered questions. Talk of a sequel - forget me
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  • Stan ...will see it tonight...can't wait...hope I'm not dissapointed!
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  • vanessa-walker Awesome. Reminds me Cloverfield-like style with the magicalness of Xmen; Jean's powersss. (Y)
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  • Adam Took a mate to see it, did not watch any preview, knew very little about it, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • Lisa Waste of money & time! The trailer was about as exciting as it gets
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  • Julie IT WAS AMAZING! go watch it now!
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  • Kathy-Tamatea Thanks to Flicks for the preview. Enjoyable, fast-paced superhero concept with an epic finale.
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  • Chris Great Flicks preview last night, pretty cool movie, had a darker cloverfield feel toi it
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  • Josh-Borthwick Thanks for the preview FLICKS - pretty choice movie. Definitely recommend
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  • JamesN Saw it last night thanks to Flicks. It was awesome, would pay to go again.
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  • CSBright seeing it this friday cant wait
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  • ash brooks looks awesomeness!!!!! must see
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  • TayToRaw Looks Ganksted !
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  • jacqui looks like another cloverfield type movie. I'm keen
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  • Judy Trailer gives impression that that's all there is to the movie. Has put me off seeing it.
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  • Sarah29 I agree with Bexter, looks cool, but the trailer seems to show too much maybe?
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  • Bexster Looks pretty awesome! Not too hot about showing the entire film in the trailer though...?
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  • berta mean looks good
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  • Eva That looks mean! might see it when school starts back! celebrate
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  • Magz Intriguing ... smacks of Blair Witch with a touch of Cloverfield and Magneto on the side
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  • Alex Could be entertaining... it may turn out bad but I want to see it
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  • JoshRetario Looks pretty mean, should definitly watch!
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  • RexH X-Men meet Cloverfield... Getting a little tired of the cinema verite approach to things. It's a maybe
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  • bonermaterial something new = i likey
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  • Matangaro spooky good
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  • larissa this looks reeeally good....
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  • Lillian fresh concept!!
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  • Derp verry intardesting.....
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  • gurly ooooooh i hate those pop up paranormal ads
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  • Dan trippy, kinda like a cross between Cloverfield & Heroes
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  • glydaytrietry whoa, now that looks cool
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  • Dammit Looks like a live action Akira... minus Bike gangs.
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  • Trevor It looks a bit like Cloverfield :)
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  • JBCollins It looks like it could actually be good.
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  • Tom Wow. I'm in line for this already.
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  • Frassle Kinda sick of this new "found footage" genre, but Chronicle actually looks kinda sweet
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  • cameron1750 Yeah... looks interesting.
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  • clabe looks awesome yo
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