Chronicle (2012)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.3

Overview

The shy, lonely and outcast teenager Andrew Detmer is bullied and has no friends at high-school and lives with his abusive and alcoholic father Richard Detmer and his terminally ill mother Karen. Andrew buys a camera to ...

Starring Cast

Dane DeHaan • Alex Russell • Michael B. Jordan

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Dane DeHaan • Alex Russell • Michael B. Jordan

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film explores universal themes of power, responsibility, and human nature through individual character arcs, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering systemic solutions, resulting in a neutral stance.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Chronicle incorporates visible diversity within its main cast, featuring a prominent Black character alongside its white leads, contributing to a diverse ensemble. However, the film's narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes, focusing instead on the personal and destructive impact of newfound powers.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Chronicle is a found-footage sci-fi thriller about three high school students who develop superpowers. The story focuses on their individual struggles with power and its corrupting influence. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes present in the film's narrative.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on three male protagonists who develop telekinetic powers. There are no significant female characters depicted in action or combat roles, nor do any female characters engage in physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Chronicle is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered, thus it does not contain a gender swap.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Chronicle is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material or established canon for its characters, therefore no race swaps occurred.