My original post from AVS BD Review Forum a few months back:
Rented the DVD from a Redbox kiosk yesterday (all out of BD version). What this film is, is
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)Carrie in "stealth mode".
Yes, we've seen this before, but it's a new spin on an old tale. What the film is not is, "
end-of-the-world epic"; I'm glad they didn't overreach and try. It turns out fairly well-balanced and I enjoyed it. Perhaps the BD would've revealed some of the flaws of the CG, because it's not totally seamless on DVD. And for those complaining about the shakey-cam, did you notice how the "technique" improved with the "abilities"? That was addressed.
Chronicle (IMO) is a "one-off", a la
Hancock; it really doesn't need a sequel. Though I would have preferred a little more backstory on the acquisition of their abilities. Maybe there'll be a DC later.
Anyways, definitely worth a rent, but unsure of replay value.
