'Chronicle' (2012)

Based on a story by Josh Trank and Max Landis is a new science fiction film shot in the manner of movies like 'Blair Witch Project' and 'Cloverfield' (so if looking at a screen as it would appear through a camcorder makes you sick, this might not be for you).  The footage follows three teenage high school students who make an extraordinary discovery and develop telekinetic powers.  As they learn more about these new abilities, they take larger and larger risks with the laws of nature.  Will their lives spin out of control as they embrace the darker sides of themselves, or will their friendship overcome all?

Our review: "Found footage" flicks have been with us for awhile now.  'Chronicle' tries to break out of the typical sub-genre.  The movie never does show you just what gives them their power, and we were thankful for that.  Sometimes it is better to not know...build the mystery a bit.  The CGI is great in this film.  For a low-budget film pulled from the minds of Trank and Landis, it has a narrative flow that never drags.  The fact that the main character is 'dark' because he came from an abusive childhood seemed a bit too convenient, especially when he appears to have stronger powers than the others.  All-in-all, we thought this film was entertaining enough to recommend it to teenage sci-fi geeks at least.  And heck, isn't it fun once in a while to see something different?

(Our rating)

Genre:Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Rated PG-13 for intense action and violence, thematic material, some language, sexual content and teen drinking

Starring:  Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan

Family Guide: This movie could easily have been moved up to an 'R' rating.  Virginity, the loss of it, sexual innuendos, sexual speech and scenes that infer sexual activity are present.  Graphic violence is shown throughout the film; including robbery, explosions, and aggressive behavior towards others and domestic abuse.  Fighting is a prevalent theme.  Obscene hand gestures, scatological terms, anatomical terms, religious profanities and bullying-type talk also threads most of the film.  Inference to drug use, alcohol usage, and underage drinking/partying are also shown.

Director: Josh Trank

Writing Credits:  Max Landis (story, screenplay) & Josh Trank (story)

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Production Companies

• Davis Entertainment
• Adam Schroeder Productions
• Film Afrika Worldwide

 Distributed by: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (2012) (USA) (theatrical)

The DVD and Blu-ray special features include “Pre-Viz,” “Camera Test,” soundtrack info and the theatrical trailer. Exclusively on Blu-ray are the unrated director’s cut and a deleted scene of Matt and Casey in the kitchen.

•  In the USA - There is a Chronicle Blu-ray Combo Pack with Vudu Digital Copy available exclusively at Walmart.
•  Chronicle (DVD) Widescreen

 

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