On February 1st 2012, Chronicle released in the UK (2 days before it was released in the US, strangely) and whilst I was extremely excited I wasn't sure whether the film would live up to my expectations. There was one very good reason why I was not only get excited, but also extremely nervous about how Chronicle would measure up.
I want to see the live action version of Akira made.
From what I had learned about the film pre release, there were similar themes running through both. Teenagers and super powers. Having watched the film, the similar themes continue. You have the exploration of the bond of friendship, and the crescendo to the all out set piece finale.
Needless to say, I thought Chronicle was a fantastic film. Made even more so by the fact that it came a bit out of nowhere. It had a fantastic opening weekend in the US, surpassing the much anticipated Woman In Black, and was number 1 internationally. A reception I hope will breathe new life into the Akira project, which has stalled yet again. This time, it looks terminal too. Surely Chronicle is proof that there is a market for this type of film, without needing a blockbuster budget, just a fantastic story to propel it along.
Maybe, if Akira's issue is budget, which is what the stories seem to suggest. They need to take a leaf out of the book of Iron Sky, and the Wreckamovie crew. Sweeping through the Berlin Film Festival and causing quite a stir, in no small part due to it dealing with Nazis in space, Iron Sky is a collaborative production from Wreckamovie. Based at www.wreckamovie.com, this site encourages enthusiastic film lovers to get involved in productions. A great example to follow for all aspects of film making.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed....
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