Friday, June 8, 2012

Film Review_Chronicle (2012)




CHRONICLE  

One of the best sci films in the past few years (and its not even superhero-related). Directed by Joshua Trank, the film tells the story of three friends finding telekinetic powers from an undetermined source and centers on how their powers transform their normal lives leading to a somewhat tragic end. 

The film is told in the so-called ‘found footage’ style (similar to Cloverfield’ and Quarantine) and although laden with not-so-expensive special effects, the CGIs interwove with the plot excellently; and better yet, unlike with Green Lantern, Thor or Ironman in which the CGIs overshadowed the plot, Chronicle offers a relatable, interesting and endearing story altogether. 

I wasn’t able to watch this in the theatres but after seeing several snippets from the web, I finally got the dvd and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Better that Super 8 (produced by Steven Spielberg), this film is worthy of your DVD / Bluray collection. 

My Rating : A-