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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