Chronicle

This is an incredible film that shows what people with bad intentions can do with incredible power. The film features some party scenes with drinking and some sexual situations. There is lots of strong language used but not extremely inappropriate words (no F-bombs or anything, but lots of s--ts and words like that, nothing the average 13-year old hasn't heard). The film has violence with blood however it is not gory. Only one scene may have only a few kids turning away from the screen. For the plot, this thriller film is about 3 friends (Andrew, the strange, intraverted one, Steve the popular one, and Matt, Andrew's cousin) who have been gifted with strange psychic abilities form crystal-like objects found in a cave. SPOILER ALERT: The first half of the movie focuses on them learning of what they can do and fooling around with their powers, however the last half of the movie takes a dark turn. Andrew begins to deteriorate and coupled with the abuse from his father, the sickness of his mother, and many other things he cracks and begins to use his powers to try to become the "Apex Predator". SPOILER ALERT: he even kills Steve out of anger. He ends hospitalized after trying to rob a gas station and goes on a rampage, with Matt having to intervene. Let me tell you, the last sequence of the film has to be some of the greatest action in film history. I have seen many great action/thriller films such as Jaws, Terminators 1 and 2, Predator, Cloverfield, Iron Man, Independence Day, Avatar, the entire Star Wars series, and many others, but take my word for it, this film has a jaw dropping last half an hour. It honestly took a couple of hours for it to sink in after the movie. It is a must-see for all teens and adults alike who love or even kind of like action movies. It isnt a movie, Chronicle is an experience.

You babies let them watch i am 10 years old and i watches it seven times

Holy Cow. Husband decided this would be a great movie for the kids...based on the recommendation of the 20 year old at the theatre??? (our kids are 8 and 11...What was he thinking??? Answer: He wasn't and us Mom's need to do everything...eye roll) I am a liberal who worked as an art director in Hollywood for many years and very open minded....but this film is NOT OK FOR THE KIDS, NOT EVEN TEENS, at least I wouldn't want MY kids seeing this and thinking that kind of behavior was *cool* in any way, shape, or form. I would say this is college kid stuff. The first 10 minutes bombard you with extreme violence, alcohol, and then you hit the *rave* party filled with young high school girls barely clothed and grinding their way through the dance floor, extreme language, and a guy walking up to the camera with his middle finger...that is where I left. NOT the kind of role model / image I want either my son or daughter to see and assume is acceptable...for themselves or anyone else in their lives. Do not waste your money.

Parents need to know that CHRONICLE is fast,exciting and heartfelt.It's also very violent and sometimes disturbing.The main character is physically abused by his father(punched),and the movie also deals with some tough issues like bullying,teen angst,chronic illness,family problems and more.Along with the physical abuse there's also plenty of mayhem,action and destruction(Buildings exploding,cars flying etc.),blood is visible,but nothing overly graphic,and the film also leads to a shocking finale that could make you cover your eyes.Expect swearing(S**t mostly.),sexual innuendo,and some underage drinking.Because of the content shown,this film is better suited for older teens. Messages:Positive 1/5 If there's a message to be said,it's that when your given a special talent,use it wisely.The film also deals with mature issues like bullying,family problems,rage,abuse and more.Strong sense of friendship is in the film. Role Models:Positive 2/5 Matt and Steve are good people,they may not be perfect,but they're brave,caring and use they're powers for the common good.They also try to help Andrew with his personal problems,and although Andrew does make some questionable choices,he does learn some lessons and he try's not to emulate his abusive father(who by the way is a terrible role model.). Violence:4/5 Plenty of violence some of it disturbing.Andrew's father abuse's him by punching him and saying hurtful things.Andrew beats up a group of thugs with his powers,blood is shown and they do look dead.A character is set on fire from an explosion,his body is shown later on in the hospital.One character is hit by a bus,that same character is then shot point blank.Andrew get's outta of control and causes destruction and mayhem(Cars and bodies flying,Buildings exploding,etc.) all across the city.Andrew accidentally causes a car accident,and One major Character die's from a lighting strike,though the camera point's away from anything graphic.Andrew is shown bullied at school,later on he pull's the bully's teeth out with with powers(some blood.),the end of the flim is pretty shocking.In less intense moments of the film,there are some pratfalls and silly stuff among the characters as they use they're new powers. Sex:3/5 Teens kiss and talk about sex,as one character say's that he's never had sex.Andrew is shown pulling his pants up,which suggests that he tried to have sex with someone.Occasional innuendo. Language:3/5 Very frequent use of "S**t"(some with "bull".),"a**","P***y","a**hole","d**sebag","P*ick","Holy Crap","Godd*mn","H*ll', and of course "Oh my God" A character raise's the middle finger. Consumerism:2/5 Background images include Pepsi,Mountain Dew,and Pringles.A Volkswagon Beetle is shown at one point. Drinking,Drugs and Smoking:3/5 Party scenes shown characters with red cups,and it's obvious that it's alcohol.Some drinking to the point of drunkness.Andrew's father is described as an alcoholic. Is it any good:Doesn't mistake Chronicle as a Blair witch rip-off.It's actually very heartfelt,despite it's appearence.With it's story having a good hook to it(what would happen if teens had superpowers.).And the acting is very well-done,with performances from it's young cast.Although some scenes will leave you wondering what happenned,the film couldn't show us what happenned due to the found footage format and it's PG-13 rating. Don't worry there's still well-crafted action scenes as it mixes with it's cool special effects.The best effects in the movie are when the guys are shown flying in the sky.The use of found footage helps make the movie a little more interesting,though it would still be great without it's use of the handheld camera.Put it all together and Chronicle soars and lands safely.But does alot of better things than expected. My MPAA Rating:PG-13 For Intense Sequences of Violence and Action,Disturbing Images,Thematic Material,Language including Sexual Refrences,and Some Underage Drinking - Involving Teens.