Chronicle (2012) Movie Review

Rotten Romatoes: By Flixter

Rating: 7.1/10

It arrives during a glut of found-footage films, but Chronicle transcends its gimmicks with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from its young, talented cast.....Read Full Review

CNN IBN: By Rajeev Masand

Rating: 3.5/5

Packed with several thrilling moments – like the time the boys first discover they can fly – 'Chronicle' is an original and smart action movie that you will undoubtedly enjoy. You won't be bored for a minute.....Read Full Review

Times of India: By Allen O’Brien

Rating: 3.5/5

It's not just about inventive film making; it's also about a) 18-year-olds who want things to move their way. If you are anywhere between 12 and 23 years of age you will enjoy this movie. The older lot may not necessarily enjoy this one....Read Full Review

Entertainment Weekly: By Owen Gleiberman

Grade: A-

Based on Chronicle, it's clear that Trank has the right stuff to move up to big-budget fantasy movies. If he wants to, that is. In a lot of ways, he has already beaten the studios at their game.....Read Full Review

Rolling Stone: By Peter Travers

Rating: 3/4

Chronicle is too thrilling (on a cheapie $15 million budget, yet) to ruin with spoilers. The ending is overkill, but the potent and provocative journey never stops springing surprises. You'll be hooked.....Read Full Review

New York Times: By Manhola Dargis

Rating: 3.5/5(Readers)

A slick, modestly scaled science-fiction fairy tale with major box-office aspirations, “Chronicle” is the latest big-studio release in indie-sheep’s clothing. It’s a classic pop creation in its hook.....Read Full Review

Chicago Sun-Times: By Roger Ebert

Rating: 3.5/4

John Trank's "Chronicle" grows into an uncommonly entertaining movie that involves elements of a superhero origin story, a science-fic­tion fantasy and a drama about a disturbed teenager.....Read Full Review

The Guardian: By Peter Bradshaw

Rating: 4/5

26-year-old director Josh Trank and co-writer Max Landis (son of John) have come up with a crackingly good film that puts new and thrilling life into the traditional theme of the lonely guy getting superpowers. It moves with wonderful confidence through its low-key beginning, up to a delirious "flight" scene and a firecracker King Kong-cum-9/11-style finale....Read Full Review

Indian Express: By Shubhra Gupta 

Rating: 2.5/5

‘Chronicle’ turns out full of unexpected surprises, and not all in prettily photogenic ways. ‘Chronicle’ is sort –of sci fi, and reminded me of an old Stephen King novel called ‘It’, about a bunch of impressionable youngsters.....Read Full Review