Review of Chapter 27 (2007) by Brandon O — 01 Sep 2009

Poor. Leto's performance quickly becomes tiresome and annoying. A sloppy, repetitive bore.

This review of Chapter 27 (2007) was written by Brandon O on 01 Sep 2009.

Chapter 27 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Yvonne A (69) on 23 Dec 2012

An insight into the mad man that killed Lennon. It's funny at times & sad at the same time…

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By Denise A (572) on 17 Jul 2012

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By Erika D (109) on 27 Feb 2012

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By Tiberio S (353) on 04 Apr 2018

While the film is mediocre at best, and Leto's performance is merely good enough, the character of Chapman, his mannerisms and ticks, is a…

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By Marina C (48) on 14 Mar 2011

About one of the saddest moments in the history of music. 3 days in the life of Mark David Chapman before he murdered John Lennon…

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By Lyric B (262) on 28 Feb 2012

BIZARRE. Jared Leto did a phenomenal job as Mark David Chapman, but the rest of the movie was lacking…

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By Lady D (826) on 28 Jan 2011

Not exactly what I expected of this film, of course it represents the facts along with some assumptions no doubt, of the events leading up…

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A strong performance by jared leto but the movie is far too slow...not eally a must see…

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By Jillian R (47) on 03 Jan 2011

Bad. Boring. Answers to nothing…

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