Review of Chronicle (2012) by Salman V — 12 Aug 2013

SOMEHOW,THIS FILM MANAGED TO CLEVERLY COMBINE THE FILM'S FOUND FOOTAGE GIMMICK AND A SOLID SUPERHERO ORIGIN STORY!

This review of Chronicle (2012) was written by Salman V on 12 Aug 2013.

Chronicle has generally received positive reviews.

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