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Chronicle

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
251K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,549
157
Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
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Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their da... Read allThree high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
251K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,549
157
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Josh Trank
    • Writers
      • Max Landis(screenplay)
      • Josh Trank(story)
    • Stars
      • Dane DeHaan
      • Alex Russell
      • Michael B. Jordan
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Josh Trank
    • Writers
      • Max Landis(screenplay)
      • Josh Trank(story)
    • Stars
      • Dane DeHaan
      • Alex Russell
      • Michael B. Jordan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 564User reviews
    • 422Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos6

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:14
    No. 1
    "That's Direct Influence"
    Clip 0:32
    "That's Direct Influence"
    "I Parked It Right Here"
    Clip 0:42
    "I Parked It Right Here"
    "Spider"
    Clip 0:23
    "Spider"
    "Baseball"
    Clip 0:39
    "Baseball"
    Chronicle
    Clip 1:07
    Chronicle

    Photos65

    Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Dane DeHaan in Chronicle (2012)
    Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Dane DeHaan in Chronicle (2012)
    Josh Trank in Chronicle (2012)
    Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)
    Michael B. Jordan and Dane DeHaan in Chronicle (2012)
    Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, and Alex Russell in Chronicle (2012)

    Top cast

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    Dane DeHaan
    Dane DeHaan
    • Andrew Detmer
    Alex Russell
    Alex Russell
    • Matt Garetty
    Michael B. Jordan
    Michael B. Jordan
    • Steve Montgomery
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Richard Detmer
    Ashley Hinshaw
    Ashley Hinshaw
    • Casey Letter
    Bo Petersen
    Bo Petersen
    • Karen Detmer
    Anna Wood
    Anna Wood
    • Monica
    Rudi Malcolm
    • Wayne
    Luke Tyler
    Luke Tyler
    • Sean
    Crystal-Donna Roberts
    • Samantha
    • (as Crystal Donna Roberts)
    Adrian Collins
    • Costly
    Grant Powell
    Grant Powell
    • Howard
    Armand Aucamp
    Armand Aucamp
    • Austin
    Nicole Bailey
    • Cala
    Lynita Crofford
    • Casey's Mom
    Royston Stoffels
    • Pharmacist
    Patrick John Walton
    Patrick John Walton
    • Park Ranger
    • (as Patrick Walton)
    Lance Elliot
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Josh Trank
    • Writers
      • Max Landis(screenplay) (story)
      • Josh Trank(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Josh Trank made Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, and Alex Russell live in a house together for fifteen days, in order to create a genuine bond between the three actors.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set in Seattle but after the guys talk about the new camera, an Opel dealership is visible through the car window. Opel cars are not sold in the USA.
    • Quotes

      Steve Montgomery: Yes, it was the black guy this time.

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear on screen until the end.
    • Alternate versions
      The 12A UK cinema release contained cuts to the scene where Andrew pulls the bully's teeth out and the climatic impaling of Andrew. The 15-rated DVD and Blu-ray releases are uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Chronicle (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Ready to Roll
      Written by Joel Beeson, Simon Berckelman & Daniel Williams

      Performed by Philadelphia Grand Jury

      Courtesy of Boomtown Records

      By arrangement with Sugaroo!

    User reviews564

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great Power, No Responsibility
    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.
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    • billygoat1071
    • Feb 9, 2012

    FAQ4

    • How were the flying scenes created?
    • What is the thing that they find in the ground?
    • What is the first song in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хроніка
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town Film Studios, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Davis Entertainment
      • Dune Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,575,175
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,004,098
      • Feb 5, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,636,097
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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