Chronicle

PG-13

Released Feb 3, 2012

1h 24m

Drama

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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85%

186 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

100,000+ Ratings

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Andrew (Dane DeHaan) is a socially awkward, introverted teen whose main form of escape and expression is a video camera. But things begin to change when Andrew, his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and popular classmate Steve (Michael B. Jordan) discover a mysterious substance that leaves them with incredible powers. As their abilities become more powerful, the teens' lives spin out of control when their darker sides begin to emerge. Andrew's camera captures the unfolding events.

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Critics Consensus

Chronicle transcends its found-footage gimmick with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from the young cast.

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Barış İ

This movie, even if it isn't officially considered one, is an experimental movie. There's not much of a consistent and/or major story, but it is quite eventful from the unique perspective its shot from. (well, that's the whole point of the film, it's called chronicle for fuck's sake) There is not many objective things to say about this film, and it will vary even more from person to person than a regular film. I confess I watched this movie for Dane DeHaan and I got what I wanted because he performs great in this film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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DownWeGo 9

Brilliant film. Holds up well, just a shame Josh Tranks career went down the toilet after this after showing so much promise here with an engaging, character driven story that goes out with a bang and uses its budget really well. The three leads are all great and it does a good job showing in a grounded way what three people of this age group would do if they got powers

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Emma C

This is the worst movie I have ever watched in my life. I skipped through thirty minutes in the middle because I just couldn't get through it and it never got better. I saw someone on here say it was fantastic, it was not.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Jan V

The other kind of superhero movie. What if you got superpowers, like telekinesis? It probably wouldn't be like a Marvel movie, but more like how it's portrayed in this movie. An excellent take. The low budget feel works.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Jonathan R

Take way to long to get interesting and does not have a god plot. On the contrary is a movie just to past time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Audience Member

really awesome! an amazing new take on the superhero genre without resorting to previous source material having amazing ablilties at your disposal can test the best of each of us you also really sympathize with these characters Andrew you feel for the most althought I thought it was overbearing at times still, this is a story of being a social pariah, growing up as a young adult and how the power of revenge eventually can get the better of you all that power can be easily corrupted if the wrong buttons are pushed this is one of the better found-foootage material the 3rd act is a bit predicatable but the ending will definitely shock you

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Josh Trank

Director

Dane DeHaan

Andrew Detmer

Alex Russell

Matt Garretty

Michael B. Jordan

Steve Montgomery

Michael Kelly

Richard Detmer

Ashley Hinshaw

Casey Letter

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

Happily, and to my surprise, Chronicle's turns out to provide quite a bit of genre fun, and a touching little parable to boot.

Aug 28, 2019

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Yes, Chronicle is sort of sci fi, and reminded me of an old Stephen King novel called It. But what interested me most was the quick leaping interplay between the teens.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 27, 2019

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

As pulp sci-fi this Fox release is pretty good, but it's also commendable for its sensitive depiction of adolescent behavior.

Jan 7, 2013

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Chronicle should be the shining example for any filmmaker or studio wanting to make a “found footage” movie that’s more than just a gimmick.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 1, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There are some good lines in the picture, and the final action sequence is fantastic. It’s just a shame that this "fresh" look at super-powers features so many things we’ve seen before.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Owen Nicholls

NME (New Musical Express)

As occupied with actual characters as it is with inventive set-pieces, Chronicle has set a mighty high benchmark for the big boys of summer to live up to. And it's done it with a fraction of the purse.

Apr 22, 2021

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Synopsis

Andrew (Dane DeHaan) is a socially awkward, introverted teen whose main form of escape and expression is a video camera. But things begin to change when Andrew, his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and popular classmate Steve (Michael B. Jordan) discover a mysterious substance that leaves them with incredible powers. As their abilities become more powerful, the teens' lives spin out of control when their darker sides begin to emerge. Andrew's camera captures the unfolding events.

Director: Josh Trank
Producer: James Dodson
Screenwriter: Max Landis
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Dune, Davis Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Intense Action and Violence|Some Language|Teen Drinking|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.6M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Dolby, SDDS

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