Chronicle (2012)
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Critic Consensus: Chronicle transcends its found-footage gimmick with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from the young cast.
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as Andrew Detmer
as Matt Garetty
as Steve Montgomery
as Casey Letter
as Monica
as Karen Detmer
as Richard Detmer
as Wayne
as Sean
as Samantha
as Costly
as Howard
as Austin
as Cala
as Casey's Mom
as Pharmacist
as Park Ranger
as Police Officer
as School Flyer Girl
as Police Detective
as Michael Ernesto
as Ernesto's Neighbor
as Redneck Trucker
as Girl in Window
as Thug
as Priest
as Newscaster
as Newscaster
as Thug
as Karen Detmer
as Samantha
as Costly
as Howard
as Austin
as Pharmacist
as Park Ranger
as Police Officer
as School Flyer Girl
as Priest
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Critic Reviews for Chronicle
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As pulp sci-fi this Fox release is pretty good, but it's also commendable for its sensitive depiction of adolescent behavior.
"Chronicle" is a mildly experimental commercial film, and, for the most part, it's loose-limbed fun.
Chronicle is the kind of movie that makes one excited about the future prospects of the man at the helm.
Without the found-footage distraction, Chronicle is an entertaining and creative take on the concept of teenage superpowers.
Although it dog-legs into silly mayhem in the homestretch, for a good portion of its quick 83-minute running time Chronicle is a quite clever boys-gone-wild-on-telekinetic-powers fantasy.
Chronicle puts a fresh, invigorating spin on the superhero origin story, a tale Hollywood spins again and again (and again).
Audience Reviews for Chronicle
Just when you thought the found-footage-genre was dead and stuck in silly and predictable horror gear, there is something fresh and surprising. A super heroes and villains origin story, if you will. While it takes a bit to set up events, the second half is pretty spectacular, fun and surprising, ultimately culminating in an insane showdown that makes you wish you could have seen more of this. Well done.
Super Reviewer
a good film. i love the story and the actors were well chosen. dehaan looks like a young leo dicaprio. i somewhat question the decision to make this a found footage film as it limited what certain shots could look like a bit too much, and it made for a lot of moments where cameras were carried in unnatural ways to feed the gimmick, but the film was thoroughly entertaining. the degradation of the villain in the end made for a less interesting fight scene, but the film was mostly very satisfying.
Super Reviewer
A 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. 4.5/5
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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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