Chronicle 2012

Chronicle

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Chronicle transcends its found-footage gimmick with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from the young cast.

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Movie Info

Andrew (Dane DeHaan) is a socially awkward, introverted teen whose main form of escape and expression is a video camera. But things begin to change when Andrew, his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and popular classmate Steve (Michael B. Jordan) discover a mysterious substance that leaves them with incredible powers. As their abilities become more powerful, the teens' lives spin out of control when their darker sides begin to emerge. Andrew's camera captures the unfolding events.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sexual Content|Intense Action and Violence|Some Language|Teen Drinking|Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    mystery and thriller, sci fi, fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Josh Trank
  • Producer:
    John Davis, Adam Schroeder
  • Writer:
    Max Landis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $$64,572,496
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Twentieth Century Fox, Dune, Davis Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, SDDS

Cast

Dane DeHaan
as Andrew Detmer
Alex Russell
as Matt Garetty
Michael B. Jordan
as Steve Montgomery
Ashley Grace
as Casey Letter
Anna Wood
as Monica
Bo Petersen
as Karen Detmer
Michael Kelly
as Richard Detmer
Rudi Malcolm
as Wayne
Luke Tyler
as Sean
Crystal Donna Roberts
as Samantha
Adrian Collins
as Costly
Grant Powell
as Howard
Armand Aucamp
as Austin
Nicole Bailey
as Cala
Lynita Crofford
as Casey's Mom
Royston Stoffels
as Pharmacist
Patrick Walton
as Park Ranger
Lance Elliott
as Police Officer
Nadine Suliaman
as School Flyer Girl
Pierre Malherbe
as Police Detective
Joe Vaz
as Michael Ernesto
Matthew Dylan Roberts
as Ernesto's Neighbor
Allen Irwin
as Redneck Trucker
Chelsea Nortje
as Girl in Window
Francois Coetzee
as Thug
Hendrik Kotze
as Priest
Matt Adler
as Newscaster
Robert Clotworthy
as Newscaster
Jeff Fischer
as Thug
Daisy Tormé
as Karen Detmer
Chrystee Pharris
as Samantha
Daniel Booko
as Costly
Byron Thames
as Howard
Matt Nolan
as Austin
Charles L. Campbell
as Pharmacist
Popeye V.
as Park Ranger
Steve Kramer
as Police Officer
Ashley Peldon
as School Flyer Girl
Paul Pape
as Priest
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Audience Reviews for Chronicle

  • Jun 03, 2016
    The 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
  • Feb 07, 2016
    One 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
  • Jan 19, 2016
    Even with the found footage style which I'm not a fan of I still loved this movie
    Kameron W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 22, 2014
    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
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
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