Chapter 27

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Chapter 27

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Released Apr 4, 2008

1h 24m

Drama

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In this dramatization, mentally disturbed Mark David Chapman (Jared Leto) arrives in 1980 New York City to stalk his idol, John Lennon (Mark Lindsay Chapman). Standing outside Lennon's apartment building every day, Chapman encounters fan Jude Hanson (Lindsay Lohan) and photographer Paul Goresh (Judah Friedlander), as well as the famous musician's son, Sean (Yuuki Hosokawa). While waiting for an autograph, Chapman grows increasingly unbalanced, leading to his infamous assassination of Lennon.

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Critics Consensus

Despite Jared Leto's committed performance, Chapter 27 fails to penetrate to mind of Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

It does give a sense of disturbance, but after a while it gets irritating, as much of it is repetitive without either developing the story or adding significance.

Aug 22, 2018

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Stephen Garrett

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Niall Browne

Movies in Focus

Chapter 27 is a plodding curiosity of a film that ignores everything that could have made it interesting.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 24, 2021

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Bullz-Eye.com

Rated: 1.5/5

Oct 18, 2008

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Urban Cinefile

The eternal question of why Chapman shot Lennon is not answered. And that's probably because there IS no real reason.

Jul 12, 2008

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N P

Jared Leto's performance was bone-chilling, and it did feel like we were witnessing the moments leading up to the assassination in real time. It starts of a bit slow, but picks me up 3/4 of the way through. The movie does gives some insight into the character's mindset and motivations, as well as his serious loneliness. But, nothing really compels me to watch this movie again, but it is worth it just to watch Jared Leto's performance if this topic is something that interests you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Lindsey M

Not a bad length and the plot moved relatively fast but the only thing that didn't feel predictable was Jared Leto's acting of Mark Chapman. Lindsay Lohan and the other actors made predictable choices and Leto is the only one who made me feel any semblance of suspense and anxiety watching. Worth watching if you get it for free purely because I feel it shows off Jared Leto's talent at making us feel the anxiety of a certain scene.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/12/22

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Audience Member

Truly fascinating account of the assassin and his assassination of, perhaps, the most recognizable figure in music history.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

This psychological drama was really bad. Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, and the rest of the cast did a terrible job in this movie. This true story about Mark David Chapman, the psycho who killed the famous John Lennon was dark, depressing, and overdramatic. It's goes into the mind of a killer, which is something very uncomfortable to watch. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth watching.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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I thought it was well paced and poignant. Considering the subject matter I thought the atmosphere was perfect. Leto's performance and commitment is perhaps his best work to me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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steve d

I am not sure why it was made but Leto's performance is fantastic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Synopsis

In this dramatization, mentally disturbed Mark David Chapman (Jared Leto) arrives in 1980 New York City to stalk his idol, John Lennon (Mark Lindsay Chapman). Standing outside Lennon's apartment building every day, Chapman encounters fan Jude Hanson (Lindsay Lohan) and photographer Paul Goresh (Judah Friedlander), as well as the famous musician's son, Sean (Yuuki Hosokawa). While waiting for an autograph, Chapman grows increasingly unbalanced, leading to his infamous assassination of Lennon.

Director: Jarrett Schaefer
Producer: Robert Salerno, Naomi Despres, Alexandra Milchan
Screenwriter: Jarrett Schaefer
Distributor: Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
Production Co: Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Artina Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.7K
Runtime: 1h 24m

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