
Chronicle
2012, Drama/Mystery and thriller, 1h 24m
185 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Chronicle transcends its found-footage gimmick with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from the young cast. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Andrew Detmer
Matt Garretty
Steve Montgomery
Richard Detmer
Casey Letter
Karen Detmer
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Critic Reviews for Chronicle
All Critics (185) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (158) | Rotten (27)
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Happily, and to my surprise, Chronicle's turns out to provide quite a bit of genre fun, and a touching little parable to boot.
August 28, 2019 | Full Review… -
Yes, Chronicle is sort of sci fi, and reminded me of an old Stephen King novel called It. But what interested me most was the quick leaping interplay between the teens.
March 27, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
As pulp sci-fi this Fox release is pretty good, but it's also commendable for its sensitive depiction of adolescent behavior.
January 7, 2013 | Full Review… -
"Chronicle" is a mildly experimental commercial film, and, for the most part, it's loose-limbed fun.
February 7, 2012 | Full Review… -
The movie is surprisingly character based, using stock figures from a John Hughes High School comedy only to give them all more depth and nuance then you'd typically expect for a tale of this sort.
February 5, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Chronicle is the kind of movie that makes one excited about the future prospects of the man at the helm.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Chronicle
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Jun 03, 2016The low budget may let down Chronicle somewhat, but you can't get past the fact that it's still the best found-footage movie to come out since Blair Witch, and it's mostly thanks to the incredible performances of DeHaan and B. Jordan that this is the case.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Feb 07, 2016One of the better found footage films and a personal favourite of that genre, Chronicle is very well written, has awesome special effects and uses the found footage gimmick in a smart way and has surprisingly good performances. Sometimes it does step into typical found footage territory but for the most part it was consistently great for majority of the run time. If you love found footage films or superhero films this movie will impress you.Mr N Super Reviewer
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Jan 19, 2016Even with the found footage style which I'm not a fan of I still loved this movieKameron W Super Reviewer
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Jan 22, 2014A clever form of direction with stylish effects, Josh Trank's Chronicle supplies a rare thrilling blend of action and drama. Though the effects are slightly bland and unreal, the film is saved by its superb young cast and overall excitement and script. 4.5/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
Chronicle Quotes
Andrew Detmer: | I could crush you. |
Andrew Detmer: | I'm stonger than this. |
Andrew Detmer: | A lion does not feel guilty when it kills a gazelle. You do not feel guilty when you squash an ant beneath your feet. And I think that means something. |
Richard Detmer: | Basically, human beings have to recognize themselves as beings of pure will. |
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