I'm getting awfully tired of the superhero and found footage trends in film, so I went into Chronicle with leery expectations.
Director Josh Trank & writer Max Landis' feature film debut started out pretty much like every other found footage film but the intrigue and dread slowly crept up after the 30 minute mark. It captures your attention with a realistic view on the superpower genre, while never really relying on the found footage gimmick and instead integrates it into the storytelling with subtle yet effective ideas. Graced with some strong lead performances by a bunch of unknowns, Chronicle is a fine addition to two tired film genres.
3½ buddhist monks out of 5
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