Chronicle

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  • 2012


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$ 126 Million
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Positive Reviews 135
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.0
A more conventional treatment might have made the spectacle the star, but Chronicle becomes what Hancock wanted to bea dark superhero story with firm .. Av Club
4.5
Remarkably, director Josh Tranks debut feature, Chronicle, flings itself wholeheartedly into blockbuster territory, but doesnt succumb to its worst ex .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Remarkably, director Josh Tranks debut feature, Chronicle, flings itself wholeheartedly into blockbuster territory, but doesnt succumb to its worst ex .. Den Of Geek
2.0
One of the neatest things about Chronicle is the way its home video scale hides a grandiose pop design. EW
4.4
Whatever it is that happened to them in the hole gives them something overwhelming in common: They have new, challenging superpowers.Discovering this, .. Rogerebert
3.0
Chronicles last third feels like a rush to tie up loose ends, with a moral lesson to boot. Common Sense Media
4.5
Needless to say, Chronic, which resolves into a backdoor tribute to hospice workers, isnt much of a comedy (the almost suffocatingly sober film offers .. Indie Wire
4.5
Unlike other mock docs, which unconvincingly pass themselves off as real, Chronicle cleverly embraces the format as shorthand for a new kind of natura .. Variety
3.0
Can we call time on found footage.If anyone out there stumbles on a camcorder with video of what looks like the scoop of a lifetime wipe the memory an .. Time Out
2.5
But even setting aside any ethical objections, Chronicle finally fails to deliver the goods, offering up little more than a tired morality play about ..
2.5
A pretty good idea for a sci fi thriller is undermined by hastiness and by the pretense that it was mostly shot by one of its protagonists.
1.5
Given the thinly sketched and functional quality of the characters, Chronicle doesnt leave (or require) much room for deep impression, but Jordan disp .. Screen Daily
4.5
Director Josh Trank and screenwriter Max Landis dont re invent the found footage approach. Collider
3.0
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 gon .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Chronicle knows its forebears but manages to reconfigure some of them and get the whole teenage gestalt just right.
3.6
But the film is not enough of a thriller, sci fi, action or teen film to be a consistently good film. Paste Magazine
5.0
The finale, indeed, makes a lot of what weve seen in much more expensive superhero films look stupid. E Film Critic
3.0
The premise is pretty much impossible for genre fans to resist and from a technical standpoint, the film is a knockout. E Film Critic
5.0
But Trank tells his tale with an emotional and visual crispness that gives the superhero genre its best crack at naturalism so far. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
To this point Chronicle is an immensely enjoyable superhero sci fi, Sundance cool yet shot with a studio sheen.
3.5
These guys havent quite transformed the superhero genre, but they seem capable of that or pretty much anything else. Cinema Blend
3.0
Where that upcoming summer blockbuster is bulked up and billboard ready, this moderately fun movie goes small(ish) scale. Ny Daily News
4.0
Director Josh Trank also strikes me as a big potential new directing talent, and if the rumors about him being behind the Fantastic Four reboot are tr .. JoBlo
4.0
Chronicle isnt just a unique found footage movie or superior superhero film, its a truly enjoyable blend of the best each genre has to offer. Screen Rant
2.5
Quick to start and painfully slow to finish, Chronicle is the same old chronicle. The Globe And Mail
4.4
But Landis and Trank go beyond the usual superhero cliches, and beyond the easy pop cult commentary about our obsession with self documentation. Philly
3.8
A special effects bonanza, thats what.As tensions build and boil over, Chronicle morphs into a full on action spectacle. Philly
4.0
Chronicle offers a fresh take on the worn out superhero formula that has animated so many big budget films based on comic books. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A bargain basement X Men with a heavy dose of teen angst told in the all too familiar found footage style. final reel...comes across like bad outtakes .. One Guys Opinion
4.0
The two camera gimmick expands in the giddy, high flying finale to include surveillance and crowd sourced footage above and around the Space Needle, b .. Village Voice
3.8
A semi serious sci fi romp, lighter and more fun than many of the comic book movies that it steals from, a superhero movie in which nobody ever crusad .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
It gets across its valid point that acquiring superpowers are not worth much if your values and character are not developed and that anger management .. Sover
3.8
In fact, this is in many ways less a superhero movie than it is a coming of age story. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 5 / 10 The found footage phenomenon sneaks into the superhero genre with Chronicle, an uneasy cross between a Morrissey record and a middling X M .. Blu Ray
3.0
As pulp sci fi this Fox release is pretty good, but its also commendable for its sensitive depiction of adolescent behavior: even the bullying scenes .. Chicago Reader
3.0
The solid combination of smart direction, talented young actors, clever writing, imaginative cinematography and very good CGI make the buzz about the ..
3.0
The solid combination of smart direction, talented young actors, clever writing, imaginative cinematography and very good CGI make the buzz about the ..
3.8
Bolstered by the natural performances of a trio of little known actors, the very watchable Chronicle keeps us captive throughout. Usa Today
3.8
The Films of Josh Trank Chronicle (February 3/12) A superior found footage thriller, Chronicle follows three high schoolers (Dane DeHaans Andrew, Alex .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Nevertheless, the theater was packed with college aged kids to see this dark tale of a superman gone bad. Lariat
3.0
Its a decent, if fairly predictable offering (especially to someone who wrote the same basic story three decades ago) that works far better in its sma .. Screen It
3.8
Despite a gimmicky premise, Chronicle fuels its action with characters you can laugh with, understand and even take to heart. Rolling Stone
4.5
Its a little too vague to be satisfying, but its thoroughly haunting. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
And thats a shame, because Chronicle is a fresh, thrilling teen sci fi and action movie that deserves better than to be lumped in with the irritating .. The Wrap
4.0
That said, if the film has a flaw, its only that the found footage idea doesnt really work during the action packed finale, which is a slight distract .. View London
4.4
But along with some very satisfying action, the film has an intelligence that the TV ads manage to leave out. News Day
1.9
You may think sci fi writers could come up with something fresh instead of constantly rearranging the same dozen moldy ingredients, but if so, youll n .. New York Post
3.5
Hubris is a buzzword in the film (not your usual teen thriller dialogue). Film Journal International ..
3.5
The latest entry in the my camera never stops recording field actually pays attention to its characters almost as much as it does its technology. Az Central
3.1
Can a shaky cam musical be far behind.How about a YouTube ready biblical epic Boston
4.5
The found footage nature of the presentation lends it a unique credibility: even as we know intellectually that were looking at things that have absol ..
4.5
But perhaps the most intriguing thing about Chronicle is that it makes us reconsider the terms superhero and supervillain entirely.
1.0
In this curious sci fi thriller, directed by Josh Trank, three high school misfits from a Seattle suburb, all vaguely acquainted with the ideas of Sch .. Guardian
3.1
Chronicle sometimes succeeds and sometimes fails in answering all of the above, which is what makes it such a mess, albeit a sporadically enjoyable, s .. Q Network
4.0
Its too bad the two other teenagers arent as superbly characterised. Daily Mail
4.0
This is inventive filmmaking that brings its own freshness to the screen.
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Chronicle (20th Century Fox) Blending adolescent fantasy and a timely commentary about bulling with the found footage concept .. Susang Ranger
4.0
Landis script introduces us to kids we know nothing about, and the clean slate is like a breath of fresh air. Movies
3.8
It uses the found footage genre employed by Cloverfield, Blair Witch and countless other lower budget genre flicks to tell a story thats familiar to c .. Movies
3.5
For a long time, Chronicle is a case of erector set digital technology: tiny rather than large effects; slightly enhanced reality rather than grandios .. New Yorker
2.0
What the film, directed by Josh Trank and written by him and Max Landis, lacks in Spielbergian production values, it makes up for in imagination. Boston Herald
4.0
Josh Tranks Chronicle is one of those rare and all too quiet reminders that big studios still can fit small, smart movies into their lineup, and Fox s .. Slant Magazine
4.4
In a somewhat similar vein, Dysfunctional Friends is by nature a light, disposable popcorn entertainer, but certainly one that is effortlessly likable .. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
Josh Tranks Chronicle is the latest film to utilize this low budget technique, and though it probably would have worked just as well without the gimmi .. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Superhero deconstructionism is nothing new, and it can be exciting and original when approached with a unique perspective. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
Happily, and to my surprise, Chronicles turns out to provide quite a bit of genre fun, and a touching little parable to boot. The Atlantic
3.0
When the action slows, Tranks hand grows heavy, pummeling us with scenes of ham fisted histrionics that undermine the found footage verisimilitude. Hollywood
3.1
The movie is surprisingly character based, using stock figures from a John Hughes High School comedy only to give them all more depth and nuance then .. Movie Freak
2.0
Chronicle puts a fresh, invigorating spin on the superhero origin story, a tale Hollywood spins again and again (and again). Detroit News
3.3
In many ways, its almost a textbook study on how to do horror in a way that offers scares and surprises at every turn.
3.8
Reality dictates that this situation will escalate, but not in the usual manner of a superhero origin story, where great power meets great responsibil .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Chronicle is lean and scary and sad, and director Josh Trank and writer Max Landis have ample reason to be proud of what theyve done. Hit Fix
3.8
Chronicle fuses together the found footage genre and the superhero genre. Aisle Seat
4.4
As a surprise entry in the mid winter movie doldrums, Chronicle is a modest charmer. Nj
3.5
This two camera approach provides welcome expansion of the movies visual vocabulary. Movie Habit
3.8
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.8
Still, Chronicle is quite an achievement, and its a film that genre enthusiasts should not miss. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
For all its good will and early invention, it sadly peters out into a messy, cross city fight scene and overly sentimental finale that may well leave .. Cine Vue
3.8
Although it ends in a satisfying manner, it does leave room for a sequel. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Chronicle is so clever about the absurd, and so much fun to watch, that Im almost disappointed the ending doesnt leave room for a sequel. Tamp A Bay
3.0
Its a witty conceit, which is at its best in the second act, post power inheritance and pre requisite conflict and resolution. Abc
3.5
Still, its approach delivers a fresh take on superhero genre and its attitude should appeal to its YouTube generation target audience. Nz Herald
4.0
This mind and fork bending sci fi saga comes from the freaky imaginations of director Josh Trank and screenwriter Max Landis, whove packed their featu .. Kansas City
4.0
Where some superhero movies preach that with great power comes great responsibility, Chronicle wonders out loud if wielding great power shouldnt mean .. Digital Spy
3.0
This is a nifty, watchable piece of wish fulfilment entertainment with more than a couple of standout moments. Flicks
3.8
*** (out of four) Dude.What if you could skip rocks with your mind Red Eye Chicago
5.0
It is a rare, cherished thing these days to capture something never before seen on film in quite the same way, and this one auspiciously, rousingly ma .. Dustin Put Man
0.5
It is located in the second highest position of the abused genre that has been found footage.
3.8
The found footage technique pays off for a crackerjack confrontational climax... Larsen On Film
4.0
Chronicle is not a super hero movie.Nor is it a formulaic found footage movie. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
Wasting not one of its 83 minutes, Chronicle creates a compelling character study couched in comic book wit, color and momentum. The Filmy Ap
3.0
An okay movie, and this sucks because theres a pretty damn good movie inside of it, right there just barely out of sight. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.6
At an ideal running time of 1 hour and 23 minutes, Chronicle manages to be a thoroughly exhilarating, imaginative and character driven sci fi thriller .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
This films fanboy ejaculate loves you short time as it spews the buildup of what could be interpreted as a story and ultimately ends without one. Hollywood Chicago
3.5
Film producer and director best known for her work in movies such as FaceTime, Trevor, and The Professor. Shockya
4.0
Even more impressive are the special effects which not only blend in splendidly but are more exhilarating than anything youll find in a hundred Michae .. Sky
4.0
Technically, the filmmakers rely tremendously on the modern audiences understanding of found footage film techniques. Sbs
4.3
For what it lacks in narrative originality and make no mistake, it lacks a lot it compensates with personality and genuine thrills. Crave Online
3.5
Pleasantly ambiguous, even philosophical, in its closing moments, Chronicle represents an agreeable compromise between the values of effects driven ac .. What Culture
4.4
The miracle of this little film easily the best thing Ive seen so far this year is that it takes the X Men formula and grounds it in the messy, blue c .. Bitly
3.8
The first three quarters of Chronicle is pure escapism and a ton of fun. Scene Stealers
3.0
Chronicle is an engaging, if conceptually flawed thriller, and something of a pixelated magic show. The Ooh Tray
4.5
Chronicle may be spare parts from different genres, but it manages to feel fresh and fun well, at least as fun as it can get in a film with a seriousl .. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
The story is so predictable that you have to assume the filmmakers have never been to the movies!.Yet as the story progresses its clear that Trank and .. Scifi Movie Page
3.0
Theres plenty to like about Chronicle, but this seems to be a case where the medium obscures the message (or better yet, annoys us to the point where .. Streaming Quickflix
3.1
This isnt a family friendly superhero flick like Sky High nor is it a costume clad wish fulfillment fantasy like Kick Ass. Instead, it grounds its sci .. Clclt
1.5
An inventive little coming of age thriller about power, revenge and the dark side of human nature. Jam! Movies
3.8
If other filmmakers involved in this genre could put as much time and effort into their story and characters as screenwriter Max Landis and director J ..
0.5
It may be a somewhat realistic portrayal of entitled teenagers, but to me it was a story about three a holes who just become super a holes. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
While at first Chronicle may seem like just another superhero origins story, it quickly becomes something much more thanks to the angry and troubled l .. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
When youre bitter, angry, and insecure, its seriously bad news if you suddenly start feeling invincible. Film Blather
1.0
The simultaneously diverting and annoying Chronicle, directed by Josh Trank, is something like the 184th Found Footage Faux Doc horror movie of the pa .. Entertainment Time
4.0
While experimental in many ways and redundant in others, the plot is original. Chronicle works on enough levels to make it worth well chronicling. Tri City Herald
3.5
The fun new movie Chronicle might conceivably have been pitched to the studios thusly: Its a found footage film like The Blair Witch Project and Clove .. Theepoch Times
2.5
Such cleverness doesnt save the film from predictability and contrivance; its a triumph of mindlessness over matter. Boston Phoenix
4.0
Trank, working from a taut script by Max Son of John Landis, indulges in some wild, witty spectacle, but hes equally adept with the tales grimmer elem .. New York Time Out
4.5
For much of its study of young supermen never grasping great responsibility, Chronicle offers a sense of how adolescents can become awfully, powerfull .. Vue Weekly
3.0
Chronicle is a refreshing take on a certain kind of lore, with a point of view that is both novel and well conceived. Assignment X
4.5
Chronicle is a thoughtful and empathetic story of three disparate teens who end up with special powers and how it does or does not change them. Dark Horizons
3.0
Theres something truly magnificent about the story concept that screams for a more theatrical treatment.Wish it could have been that way. Movie Chambers
2.5
The format seems like more of a hindrance, a pointless gimmick that ultimately leads nowhere. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.5
His schoolmates mock him hes lunging around a camera from the 80s. Film Festival Today
3.1
Unfortunately, the films climactic finale grows repetitive and goes on a little too long; once youve seen bodies flying and crashing through buildings .. Miami
3.0
Without the found footage distraction, Chronicle is an entertaining and creative take on the concept of teenage superpowers. Film.com
2.0
Not only does Trank have a real affinity for his characters, his instincts are pretty edgy, capturing the alienation, class rage and instability of te .. Metro Times
2.5
But all too soon, the harmless fun gets twisted around to wreck havoc. The Indian Express
3.0
However volatile things get in the films last act, Trunk shows enough restraint to ensure the action is gripping without ever becoming overblown or si .. Little White Lies
3.0
Chronicle takes all the standard Super Hero movie cliches, dresses it up with an interesting documentary style approach that makes the movie seem fres .. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
...even as its ostensible innovations flag, Chronicle remains watchable, and it doesnt hurt that the picture is a pretty tidy 85 minutes or so. MSN Movies
4.5
Theres no doubt in my mind that few genre movies will be as entertaining, charming, clever and thrilling as Chronicle Dread Central
3.5
Chronicle is a truly innovative film that, out of nowhere, engages the needs of this genre with great enthusiasm.
3.8
But the first half of Chronicle establishes an affable and believable bond between the three characters something one of them badly needs. Movie Line
4.0
With excellent effects, naturalistic performances and a realistic approach to the oft told superhero origin story, it works brilliantly. Standard Net Au
4.5
Without looking at it through the reductive superhero lens Chronicle is simply a strong, well told science fiction movie that uses its fantastical ide .. Bad Ass Digest
4.5
The two 26 year olds have the movie world by the balls because their new found footage sci fi thriller has blockbuster written all over it.The film wa .. Ear Of Newt
4.0
Director Josh Trank does an impressive job of capturing the elation of three young men in the ecstatic throes of discovering they literally can do jus .. The Mercury
4.0
A lot darker and disturbing than you might expect, Chronicle is a consistently watchable, assured debut, which largely overcomes the problems of its ( .. Sfx
1.0
For a lot of up and coming directors the genre presents a low budget playground for them to showcase their talent with hopes it will get the attention .. The Popcorn Junkie
2.0
The overwhelming number of superhero films of late and the seemingly limitless ability of CGI have taken some of the wonder out of displays of dazzlin .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.5
While Chronicle is a fast paced, well made film, and certainly one of my faves in the found footage flotsam and jetsam, its a dramatic sci fi thriller .. Horror
3.0
McGrain gives little evidence beyond quotes and questionable testimony. Leepers Us
5.0
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3.5
The movie feels like an origin story a la Superman and Lex Luther. Digital Journal
3.0
I cant say the found footage format of Chronicle was particularly impressive, but the rest of the film is a minor revelation. Mania.com
4.0
The filmmakers achieve a naturalism thats rare for the genre, thanks to a combination of wisecracking dialogue and convincing performances. 7 Dvt
3.0
The opening 15 minutes is shot from the participants own perspective, but the camerawork puts too much shake into the term shaky movie. By the end, ca .. Birmingham Mail
3.5
Theres not much in the way of character development, and the acting, though competent, isnt a selling point. The special effects are decent, but not i .. Movie Metropolis
1.5
The film is fun without reaching anything like the standard of Super 8 or Paranormal Activity, which also specialised in found footage. This Is London
4.0
You will believe that an 18 year old boy can flyand blast holes into buildings. Fanboys of the Universe
4.5
Advertisement Verdict Hey kids/geeks/lovers of superior storytelling, welcome to your new favourite movie. NME
4.5
Seems poised to kick start a big fat franchise, but its a great little movie that stands perfectly well on its own. FEARnet
3.0
Quibbles aside, Chronicle sets a new bar in the found footage genre ... and for that alone, we have to give it a cam thumbs up.
3.0
A disappointingly mediocre film that needed some serious creative superpowers versus relying on docu style gimmicks and trite morality tales. One plus .. BET.com
3.8
A relentlessly grim overhaul of Revenge of the Nerds into a comic book superhero saga with shades of Lord of the Flies. Aalbc It
3.5
Clearly made to kick off a new found footage franchise, Chronicle is a very clever story about teens who develop unusual powers, mixing everyday reali .. Screen Wize
2.5
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4.0
Chronicle such a dynamic and genuinely exciting piece of first time feature film making, giving birth to an equally exciting rising star in DeHaan. Real.com
3.0
If how you finish is the pinnacle of performance, Chronicle drills the game winning kick through the uprights just as triple zeros strike the clock.
2.5
Despite the low budget and non famous leads, audiences may well respond to this brisk, topical drama.
1.5
The noisy, bloated boredom of it all might leave you thinking that you cant abide another story about a troubled teen with superpowers. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
3.8
an enjoyable spin through the tropes of the superhero origin story
4.5
The whole idea of documenting and found footage may have been copied incessantly but most of the films dont feature superheroes, which is why it works ..
2.5
What would you do, the movie asks, if you suddenly had superpowers Its an interesting question, even as it fades away in a blur of chaotic special eff .. Seattle Times
5.0
Chronicle is an absolutely incredible, brutally intense, emotionally engaging, original film that will blow your freaking mind. Stop what youre doing ..
5.0
It isnt wholly original but it does brim with emotion, imagination and modern implication. Take that, Bats.
3.0
The best found footage flick in years, Chronicle makes great use of the you are there POV with stunning in camera FX.
4.0
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4.0
Trank, under the guise of a teen movie, manages to infuse his film with deeply philosophical and ethical questions. Daily News Egypt
3.5
Both a clever use of the found footage technique and a demonstration of its limitations. Cincinnati Metro Mix



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