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Chronicle (2012) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 157,051 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 442 user | 398 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Whilst attending a party, three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Director:Josh Trank |
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The shy, lonely and outcast teenager Andrew Detmer is bullied and has no friends at high-school and lives with his abusive and alcoholic father Richard Detmer and his terminally ill mother Karen. Andrew buys a camera to film his everyday life. His cousin Matt Garetty drives him to school and invites Andrew to go to a party at night. They meet their schoolmate Steve Montgomery in the party and they overhear a noise and find a hole in a field. They decide to explore the underground and they acquire powers. Soon the trio learns how to control their telekinetic abilities and Andrew becomes the most powerful. But he easily loses his temper and becomes dangerous while Matt tries to control him. When his mother needs a medicine and Andrew does not have enough money to buy it, his darker side overcomes and he becomes a menace. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Not all heroes are super. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense action and violence, thematic material, some language, sexual content and teen drinking | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Chronicle See more »Filming Locations:
Artscape Theater, D F Malan Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$22,004,098 (USA) (3 February 2012)Gross:
$64,572,496 (USA) (1 June 2012)Company Credits
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Andrew Detmer: [as Richard tries to enter his room] What do you want?
Richard Detmer: Why is this door locked, Andrew?
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Written by Claude Kelly, B.o.B. (as Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.), Lukasz Gottwald & Jessie J (as Jessica Cornish)
Performed by Jessie J
Courtesy of Universal Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The film has no original score, only using sources such as radio and iPods to generate music. See more »Goofs
When Matt is driving towards the hospital bombing at the end, a fire truck is seen, which looks nothing like Seattle Fire Department trucks nor American fire trucks. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Andrew Detmer: [as Richard tries to enter his room] What do you want?
Richard Detmer: Why is this door locked, Andrew?
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The title doesn't appear on screen until the end. See more »Soundtracks
Price TagWritten by Claude Kelly, B.o.B. (as Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.), Lukasz Gottwald & Jessie J (as Jessica Cornish)
Performed by Jessie J
Courtesy of Universal Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Chronicle is not really a superhero movie. It uses its themes but none of the characters are using their powers for virtues and justice. It's all fun and games until they get into trouble. It's a great idea but it could have been filmed in a regular filmmaking style. The hand-held camera fails to make the film credible. Despite from that, the film tells a great story with a great twist. The actors are fun. The CGI is good enough. The film is short and small but it's undeniably exciting and really compelling than any other big blockbuster films we usually get.
Chronicle abandons the clichés of superhero films. Usually, when they discovered their powers, they use it to save someone and make their own costume and save the day. The movie asks, what will happen if teenagers in real life have superpowers? In this film, the kids are just recording themselves having fun with their powers. And one of them will use it more for revenge than saving the day. It's a clever idea.
It could have been filmed in a regular movie camera. The found-footage style is pretty unnecessary. The film doesn't need that to look credible. Also, there are too many random cameras and angles which is kind of awkward. Though, the shot was pretty good. But it's still unnecessary. The CGI works better in large objects. It looks dated when comes to the small ones like the spider and the legos. Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, and Michael B. Jordan are all fun together. It gets better in the third act. Dane DeHaan gives a great rage to Andrew. The climax is awesomely fun.
Chronicle may be short and small but it feels long and bigger. If only the film was shot in a regular style. But it still makes a great movie. The concept is great. It's fun, intense, and compelling enough to enjoy it in the big screen.