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For such a simple film, it's quite intense. Between the writing, acting, and directing, it was hauntingly terrifying to see on the big screen. It's shot in the style to make it all look like one scene, which only adds to the intensity because you feel like you're right there with the soldiers. A gunshot goes off and you nearly jump out of your seat, half-expecting it to be you that was shot. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to watch it a second time because of that intensity, though. It was brilliantly made, but intense enough that I can't recommend it to just any fan of war films. It may touch a little close to home for some, and that's something very important to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to watch it.

I'm trying to give this show a chance. Four episodes in, and it's trying my patience. Between the flat acting, nonsensical writing, boring characters and laughable action sequences, I'm just having a hard time with it. The best characters are the main villain Alice, who's just hamming up the screen whenever she's on and adding some life to this dead show walking, and Luke Fox, who actually seems to think for himself and not with a political agenda or plot stupidity most of the time. I've seen better writing and acting on adult websites than half of what this show has to offer, which is just sad. Our main character doesn't grab my attention unless she's doing something like letting an elevator fall forty or fifty stories without checking to see if anyone was inside, or letting the villain just walk away because she's trying to give them a chance to be better after literally killing dozens of people!

Doesn't sound very heroic, does it?

I'm going to keep trying to watch it, mostly for the Crisis event this year, but I'd say to skip this one if you have the option, and only watch the episodes that have major screentime (half or more) devoted to the big crossover events. I hope it gets better in the second half of the season, but at this point, I'd give more credit to Batman and Robin than this trainwreck of a show.

I don't like found-footage style films. I find that far too often there's no explanation for the camera to be there, let alone be rolling, it's shaking worse than a twig in a hurricane, and the acting is often sub-par.

Chronicle is a different story.

Right off the bat, there's a reason for the camera. People don't ignore it or treat it as normal, and it adds a certain realism to events in the film. On top of that, the way the camera-work is done throughout the film feels real without giving me motion sickness. Add the fantastic acting and you've got yourself a brilliant character piece. Don't get me wrong, the story isn't exactly groundbreaking, but it is interesting enough and a much more realistic take on how people would likely act if given superpowers. The characters and setting just feel so real that the found-footage style actually works in the film's favor.

Overall, I can't recommend this movie enough. There are a few nitpicks I have about it, but for the most part, this is one of the best found-footage films I've ever seen, and it gives me hope for the genre.