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- 2005
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 48 m
- 2005
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 48 m
Summary A gripping crime drama starring John Leguizamo as Manolo Bonilla, a star reporter for a Miami-based tabloid TV show, who is determined to unearth a serial killer in a small town in Ecuador. (Palm Pictures)
Directed By: Sebastián Cordero
Written By: Sebastián Cordero
- 2005
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 48 m
- 2005
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 48 m
Chronicles
63
User Score
Mixed or Average
6.0
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Summary A gripping crime drama starring John Leguizamo as Manolo Bonilla, a star reporter for a Miami-based tabloid TV show, who is determined to unearth a serial killer in a small town in Ecuador. (Palm Pictures)
Directed By: Sebastián Cordero
Written By: Sebastián Cordero
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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59% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
37% Mixed
10 Reviews
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4% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
63
59% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
37% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A taut, tricky thriller.
Writer-director Sebastian Cordero wrings nerve-racking suspense, and complex performances, from these dynamics.
Cronicas has a cracking good plot, a central moral issue and John Leguizamo speaking Spanish. What more does a film need?
Despite all that South American sunshine, this lean and brilliantly constructed thriller is a dark realm of secrets and lies, illuminated by TV lighting and the glitter of John Leguizamo's eyes. Those in search of life-affirming family entertainment might want to stick with Ingmar Bergman.
John Leguizamo, in a rare watchable performance.
For a movie about serial killings and media sensationalism, Cronicas sure is wimpy.
Scathing indictment of the tabloid media! Film at 11! That's how Crónicas sees itself, but all I could see was a scathing indictment of writer-director Sebastian Cordero's ability to put together a credible story.
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User Score
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Based on 4 User Ratings
6.0
50% Positive
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Production Company
Cabezahueca,
Tequila Gang,
Esperanto Filmoj,
Producciones Anhelo
Release Date Jul 8, 2005
Duration 1 h 48 m
Rating R
Tagline Inspired by a true story
Website
http://www.cronicasthemovie.net/
Awards
Ariel Awards, Mexico
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
Guadalajara International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Lima Latin American Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
