Chronicle
Director: Josh Trank
Actors: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan
PlotThree high school friends, Andrew, Steve, and Matt, uncover a mysterious substance in a crater while attending a party. Following their exposure to this substance, they begin to develop telekinetic abilities, which morph from mere movement of objects with their minds to more complex and powerful feats. The trio starts to bond over their newfound powers, using them for harmless pranks and personal advantage, while also exploring the limits of their abilities. Andrew, who faces an abusive father and ailing mother at home, finds solace in his extraordinary skills, documenting their experiments and escapades on camera.
As the friends delve deeper into the possibilities of their powers, the initial excitement is tinged with ethical questions and the strain of keeping their secret. They establish rules to prevent misuse, such as not using the powers on living beings or in anger. Despite the guidelines, the dynamics between the friends begin to shift. Andrew's troubled life leads him to rely heavily on his powers as a means of coping, causing concern among the group. The trio's camaraderie is tested as they each grapple with the moral implications and personal temptations of their abilities, while also dealing with the typical pressures of high school life. The tension among them builds, underlying the thrilling highs of their supernatural experiences with an ever-present sense of foreboding.
MoreWriters: Max Landis, Josh Trank
Release Date: 03 Feb 2012
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Score: 65
Chronicle
Blu-ray
'Chronicle' impresses with fun, dark humor & solid sci-fi, despite limited Blu-ray extras.
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