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Chronicle (2012) 7.1
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Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 416 user | 383 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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Cast
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Andrew is a troubled but creative teen with a keen visual eye and a high-quality HD camera. He is introverted and socially awkward. Along with his friends, Matt and Steve, they make a discovery that leads them all to acquire powerful telekinetic abilities. They're now capable of, well, almost anything. But things take a dark turn. Written by Anonymous
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What are you capable of? 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:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Poder sin límites 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 Koley O'Brien & Joe Spargur
Performed by AB & The Sea
Courtesy of Different Fur
By arrangement with Lip Sync Music, Inc.
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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
Matt Garetty is at a birthday party in Casey's house when he suffers a nose bleed. Blood drips down his shirt, however the next time we see Matt the blood has vanished. 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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Crazy Credits
After all the credits have ended, even after the traditional copyright disclaimer, is the credit: "Waitress ... Vanessa Lee". See more »Soundtracks
"Bone Dry"Written by Koley O'Brien & Joe Spargur
Performed by AB & The Sea
Courtesy of Different Fur
By arrangement with Lip Sync Music, Inc.
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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.