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Chapter 27

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19% Tomatometer 48 Reviews 37% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
In this dramatization, mentally disturbed Mark David Chapman (Jared Leto) arrives in 1980 New York City to stalk his idol, John Lennon (Mark Lindsay Chapman). Standing outside Lennon's apartment building every day, Chapman encounters fan Jude Hanson (Lindsay Lohan) and photographer Paul Goresh (Judah Friedlander), as well as the famous musician's son, Sean (Yuuki Hosokawa). While waiting for an autograph, Chapman grows increasingly unbalanced, leading to his infamous assassination of Lennon.
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Critics Consensus

Despite Jared Leto's committed performance, Chapter 27 fails to penetrate to mind of Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Aug 22, 2018
It does give a sense of disturbance, but after a while it gets irritating, as much of it is repetitive without either developing the story or adding significance. Go to Full Review
Josh Rosenblatt Austin Chronicle Oct 18, 2008
2/5
Despite all his obvious effort and admirable Stanislavskian immersion, his Chapman is pure cinematic affectation, a compendium of great movie madmen of the past. Go to Full Review
J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Apr 25, 2008
his drama, about the three days leading up to the murder, never overcomes its inherent ghoulishness, largely because Chapman, like so many mentally ill people, is a huge bore. Go to Full Review
Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jun 24, 2021
2/5
Chapter 27 is a plodding curiosity of a film that ignores everything that could have made it interesting. Go to Full Review
Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Jul 12, 2008
The eternal question of why Chapman shot Lennon is not answered. And that's probably because there IS no real reason. Go to Full Review
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Matt A @RT60585889 Jan 3, 2025 Jared Leto was great in the movie. See more
N P @NicSarge Nov 9, 2024 Jared Leto's performance was bone-chilling, and it did feel like we were witnessing the moments leading up to the assassination in real time. It starts of a bit slow, but picks me up 3/4 of the way through. The movie does gives some insight into the character's mindset and motivations, as well as his serious loneliness. But, nothing really compels me to watch this movie again, but it is worth it just to watch Jared Leto's performance if this topic is something that interests you. See more
Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 Jan 24, 2022 Truly fascinating account of the assassin and his assassination of, perhaps, the most recognizable figure in music history. See more
Michael W @mawilps Aug 6, 2021 This psychological drama was really bad. Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, and the rest of the cast did a terrible job in this movie. This true story about Mark David Chapman, the psycho who killed the famous John Lennon was dark, depressing, and overdramatic. It's goes into the mind of a killer, which is something very uncomfortable to watch. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth watching. See more
May 22, 2021 I thought it was well paced and poignant. Considering the subject matter I thought the atmosphere was perfect. Leto's performance and commitment is perhaps his best work to me. See more
steve d @RT35616104 Jun 23, 2020 I am not sure why it was made but Leto's performance is fantastic. See more
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Jarrett Schaefer

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Jared Leto

Mark David Chapman

Lindsay Lohan

Jude

Judah Friedlander

Paul

Ursula Abbott

Jeri

Jeane Fournier

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Chapter 27

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this dramatization, mentally disturbed Mark David Chapman (Jared Leto) arrives in 1980 New York City to stalk his idol, John Lennon (Mark Lindsay Chapman). Standing outside Lennon's apartment building every day, Chapman encounters fan Jude Hanson (Lindsay Lohan) and photographer Paul Goresh (Judah Friedlander), as well as the famous musician's son, Sean (Yuuki Hosokawa). While waiting for an autograph, Chapman grows increasingly unbalanced, leading to his infamous assassination of Lennon.
Director
Jarrett Schaefer
Producer
Robert Salerno, Naomi Despres, Alexandra Milchan
Screenwriter
Jarrett Schaefer
Distributor
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
Production Co
Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Artina Films
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 4, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$55.7K
Runtime
1h 24m
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