The film "Chronicle" is a story about three friends who discovered a fallen meteorite, and then suddenly showed abilities. But they are in no hurry to become heroes; their superpowers revealed the darkest sides in adolescents. According to the verdict of critics, the picture has a lot of advantages. The tape is many times more realistic than the X-Men, more spectacular than the Carrie, and, despite the style of the film found, the camera does not twitch, as if the operator had an epileptic seizure like in Monster. Everything was filmed very frankly and sincerely, I can’t even believe that the project has a teenage rating of PG-13. Actors D. Dehan, A. Russell and M. B. Jordan are involved in the main roles of the film “Chronicle” (2012).
Great debut
The story of adolescents who gained superpowers, 27-year-old director Josh Trunk came up with his friend and screenwriter 26-year-old Max Landis. They realized their idea in the annoyed format of the mock commentaries (“The Blair Witch”, “Report”, “Paranormal Activity”, etc.)
Despite the hackneyed reception, the full-length debut became the leader of the hire in January 2012, received flattering reviews from critics and enthusiastic responses from the audience. The creative duet of the creators found the right intonation and managed to strike a balance between formalism, philosophical background and entertaining moments. Reviewers praise the film reviews and the cast. The film “Chronicle” (2012) was a successful career start for them.
Trinity of title characters
Among other performers of the film “Chronicle” (2012), the actors who played the roles of key characters stand out markedly. Dane DeHaan in the image of the "slaughtered sheep" Andrew Detmer, recording his unhappy life on camera, looks very organic. In part, his character resembles the central character of the Carrie tape, only the male version. In both tapes, the heroes use their gift not at all for the benefit of all mankind. Dane became widely known after participating in the series "Patients".
After the triumph of the film “Chronicle” (2012), the actors, shining in the image of key characters, acquired a million-strong army of fans around the world. They began to be invited to cash blockbusters. For example, Dane played in the films The New Spider-Man. High Voltage ”,“ Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ”and“ Tulip Fever ”.
Michael B. Jordan, reincarnated as Steve Montgomery, plays with patience, you sympathize with his hero and worry about his fate. The artist’s track record includes such well-known projects as “Listening”, “Parents”, “All My Children”. After the Chronicle, Black Panther and Creed: Rocky's Legacy were added here.
Alex Russell, who played the role of Matt Garetti, was not so lucky. In the film by Josh Trunk, he was lost in the background of other artists. But this did not stop the young man from appearing in “Unbroken”, “Tsunami 3D” and “Telekinesis”.
Background actors and roles
The film "Chronicle" (2012) as a whole is focused on the personalities of the three central characters, so the rest of the participants do not pull the blanket over themselves.
Wise by experience, Michael Kelly (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Shield,” “Generation of Assassins”) looks sedately in the image of Richard Detmer.
Actress and model Ashley Hinshaw (Cherry, True Blood) managed to reveal Casey Letter's character.
Anna Wood again played the supporting role of Monica. The actress before the Chronicle predominantly starred in the series (Detective Rush, Resident Lies, Mad Men, Dear Doctor), therefore she was somewhat inferior in skill to her colleagues, although other actors in the film Chronicle (2012) strongly supported the performer .