Name: Chronicle
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2012-02-02
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw

Chronicle

A Brother's Farewell and Promise

Matt Garrety Hey, Andrew. I just wanted to say that... I'm sorry and, uh, I-- I hope... that you know that I did what I had to do. You're not a bad person. I know that. That's all that matters. And, uh, I want you to know... that I'm gonna be better from now on. I'm gonna help people. I'm gonna find out what happened to us down there. I don't care how long it takes. I'm gonna get answers. I'm gonna do it for you, and I'm gonna do it for Steve. And... I just—I love you, man. I didn't ever get a chance to tell you, but I love you. And guess what? You made it. Whoo-hoo! Isn't it beautiful? Goodbye, Andrew.

[in Tibet, speaking to camera; Matt flies away and leaves the camera to view the beautiful tranquil scene]

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Chronicle

Heroes Come in Unexpected Forms

Taglines Not all heroes are super.

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Chronicle

The Meaning of Apex Predators

Andrew Detmer I've been doing a lot of reading, you know? Like, online about, like, just evolution and natural selection and how like there's this thing, right? It's called the apex predator, right? And basically what this is, is the strongest animal in the ecosystem, right? And as human beings, we're considered the apex predator but only because smaller animals can't feed on us because of weapons and stuff, right? A lion does not feel guilty when it kills a gazelle, right? You do not feel guilty when you squash a fly... and I think that means something. I just think that really means something.

[uses his powers to crush a car behind him]

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Chronicle

Consequences of Fun and Games

Taglines It's all fun and games until everybody gets hurt.

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Chronicle

Confrontation Over Friendship and Responsibility

Richard Hoarding a $500 camera while your mom dies in there? I mean, how selfish can you be?! ... I went through your camera.

Andrew What did you see?

Richard Just you being a loser. You think that those people are your friends? Huh? They're not. You're an embarrassment. You're running around this town, spending my money... Look at me when I'm talking to you!

[he abruptly starts shouting]

Andrew I didn't spend any of your money, Richard.

Richard Cause I don't have a dime to spend. Every last cent- Look at me! Every last cent goes to school for you-

Andrew School?

Richard And medication for your mother.

Andrew I go to a public school!

Richard And now, I won't pay for a goddamn-

Andrew You don't pay for a public school, you idiot!

Richard What did you call me? Did you call me an idiot, little shit?!? Did you call me an idiot?! Huh!? You piece of shit! Get up! I said get up! Get up! Damn it!

[he throws the table and Andrew backs away; he throws a chair as Andrew backs against the wall; he slaps Andrew with enough force to knock him to the ground; he pulls his son up; In a rage, Andrew grabs his father by the throat, throttles him across the room, and slams him against the wall before holding him up by his neck]

Andrew I could crush you, you hear me!?!

Richard Stop it-!

[He is choking]

Andrew I can CRUSH YOU!

Richard Get-!

[choking]

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Chronicle

Commentary on Racial Stereotypes in Media

Steve Montgomery Yes, it was the black guy this time.

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Chronicle

Confrontation Over Breaking Rules

Matt Andrew, what happened at school? Huh?

Andrew I need to go and pick up my mom's medication!

[Panicking a little]

Matt Oh, yeah? You're gonna break the rules again? We're too strong for that now, Andrew! If you did that, you know what I'd have to do!

[he grabs Andrew's backpack from him; he throws his backpack to the floor]

Andrew You'd have to what?

Matt You have to start thinking.

Andrew What would you have to do, Matt?

Matt There are consequences, Andrew!

Andrew You could not do anything to me because I am stronger than you.

Matt Oh, stop giving me this bullshit! Andrew, I know what you did! I'm not gonna let you do it again!

Andrew I’m not going to break your stupid rules! Okay?! So just screw off, and stay out of my life!

[Andrew pushes Matt and Matt pushes back harder. Matt attempts to punch Andrew in the face but he stops his fist from hitting him by using his powers. At this, Matt flies away]

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Chronicle

Unexpected Identity in a Critical Moment

Steve Montgomery Ignore us! We're just... Mormons!

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Chronicle

Authority and Compliance in a Conversation

Andrew What do you want?

[Richard punches Andrew, grabs him from his chair, shakes him violently, and then throws him to the floor]

Richard When I say "Open the door", you open that door. You got it? Finish your goddamn homework.

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Chronicle

A Grieving Son Blames His Brother

Richard Detmer Your mother is dead. She died last night while I was out looking for you. I came home and, uh...she was there in her bed. If I just could have been there before. I was always there for her when you were out screwing around, and this one time, this one time that she needed me and you took me away. I want you to apologize to me. I know you can hear me, so I want you to sit up right now and apologize to me. You selfish, selfish asshole! This is your fault! You did...! Do you hear me? Your mother is dead and it’s YOUR FAULT!!!

[in Andrew's hospital room; he slowly stands up and begins shouting; cuts to the security camera with no audio; Andrew wakes up and grabs Richard's arm and the hospital room explodes]

Andrew It's your fault!

Richard Please. God, put me down!

Andrew You did this!

Richard PLEASE STOP!

Andrew Your fault! You did this to me! You die!

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Chronicle

Desperation for a Ride Home

Andrew Detmer Matt! Don't be an idiot! Matt! Matt! You're my ride home!

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Chronicle

Unclear Communication Between Friends

Richard Hey.

Andrew What?

Richard How are you getting to school?

Andrew I don't know what you mean.

Richard Don't bullshit me, you idiot. Matt doesn't come. He doesn't drive up. You leave the house. Who the hell's giving you rides to school?

Andrew M-Matt.

Richard Alright. You know what? You're lying. You're up to something, and you can't hide it. You think you can just sneak, hmm? Sneak in, sneak around my house, smiling? I'm onto your shit.

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Chronicle

Confrontation Over Consequences of Actions

Matt Andrew! Andrew, look at me! This has to stop right now, okay? This is really, really bad! What happened to you?

Andrew Why did you catch him?

Matt Listen, just focus, okay?

Andrew I dropped him! Why did you catch him?

Matt Andrew, this is not a game! Do you understand? You're hurting people!

Andrew You're weak, Matt! You're all weak! I am stronger than all of this!

Matt Andrew, listen to me, okay? Just... I need you to listen! Just focus for a second!

Andrew Do not tell me what to do!

Matt They can't stop us, it's not too late for us to go!

Andrew It is too late! I'm done! It's over... God, you treated me like shit! You left me alone!

Matt Andrew, you're not alone up here! I'm here with you! I should've been with you all along, but I'm here now and we can stop this right now, you and me! Andrew, we can just fly away, we can get out of here! We can be family! Andrew. Andrew, take a look at yourself! This isn't who you are!

Andrew Apex predator...

[muttering under his breath]

Matt What?

Andrew I'm an apex predator.

[Far from the distance, a honking noise can be heard, much to Matt’s confusion. When he turns around, a flying bus came running over him and crushing him into a nearby building]

Chronicle

Struggling with Loss and Regret

Andrew Detmer Please believe me, Steve. Please, it's just I-I don't know what I did. I lost control, and I'm so sorry. This thing, it's just becoming a part of me now and I don't... I miss you, Steve.

Chronicle

The Nature of Masculine Behavior

Taglines Boys will be boys.

Chronicle

Struggles with Loneliness and Social Connection

Andrew Detmer See, it's different, cause you've always had friends, and people want to talk to you and be around you. I never had any of that. I mean, before this, I barely even hung out with Matt, and he's my cousin. We were close when were little, but- I don't know. In high school, everything changed.

[to Steve]

Chronicle

Exploring Personal Potential and Abilities

Taglines What are you capable of?

Chronicle

Confrontation on the Rooftop

Steve Hey! Hey, asshole! What are you doing up here?

Andrew Just leave me alone, Steve!

Steve You can't be up here, dude. This isn't safe.

Andrew I don't want to talk to anyone.

Steve Bro! What are you doing up here?

Andrew Leave me alone! How did you find me?

Steve I don't know, man. My nose was bleeding and I heard your voice or something like-- What the hell happened to your face?

Andrew Nothing, man. Just leave me alone.

Steve No, dude, that's not nothing. That-- Your dad! Your dad beat the shit out of you. He can't do that to you.

Andrew Will you stop acting like you give a shit?

Steve Dude. Why are you talking to me like this? I'm your best friend.

Andrew I don't have any friends! You were never my friend before any of this.

Steve I hang out with you and Matt, like, every day! We're supposed to fly around the world together. Don't you-- Do you remember that? You think I'm--

Andrew Stop! Just stop talking to me! Why won't you just leave me alone?

Steve Come on, man.

Andrew Steve, I'm telling you, get away from me! Get away from me now! Please! Now!

[Suddenly, out of nowhere, a bolt of lightning hits Steve and he is killed instantly]

Chronicle Quotes

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