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The world stood still on the 8th December 1980, the day John Lennon was assassinated. People simply could not comprehend how such a beloved musical and cultural icon could be taken so suddenly and in such a senseless manner. In CHAPTER 27, first-time writer-director JP Schaefer attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding Lennon'.. Read more

Starring	Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Judah Friedlander
Director	J.P. Schaefer
Genres	Drama

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- As with asteroids, volcanoes and Truman Capote, the world now has two movies about Beatle-banger Mark David Chapman.... read more on Time Out
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- - Stephen Garrett
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  The Catcher in The Rye
  
  The film was ok, a good insight to the story of Mark Chapman. As a huge Lennon fan I found it hard to watch. A challenging role for Jared Leto and one I'm... read more »
  
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  - siobhan plover
  - Luton, England
  - 03 Jul 2008 at 21:53
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  Brilliant acting
  
  The story itself is ok, the film is made well and is an interesting watch but the brilliance is the acting by Jared Leto. Physically he is transformed and it&#... read more »
  
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  - 18 Sep 2011 at 17:48
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  chapter 27
  
  for anyone who has ever said that Jared Leto is a bad actor, you need to watch this you might be pleasantly surprised!!!
  
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  - derby
  - 04 Oct 2010 at 20:10
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  Chapter 27
  
  Fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole film. I am not a big beatles fan and did not know much about the assassination of John Lennon but was fascinated by ... read more »
  
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- - KPaton
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  - Cambridgeshire
  - 05 Aug 2010 at 22:16
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  Amazing performance
  
  Although this was a difficult film to watch for me being an avid Beatles fan, I found Jared Leto's performance to be utterly outstanding! his portrayal of ... read more »
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 16 Apr 2010 at 15:49
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  Undecided whether I liked it
  
  i was a bit confused about my thoughts on this film. On one hand you have an amazing performance from Jared Leto who becomes this creepy character and makes ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Apr 2010 at 20:07
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  And?
  
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  Yes! Mark Chapman was a bit of a nutter!
  
  Yes! Mark Chapman thought he was Holden Caulfield from 'The Catcher In the Rye'
  
  Oh! And ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Oct 2009 at 20:25
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  Amazing.
  
  for this film, i dont think you could of gotten a better person to do the leading role.
  
  Jared Leto always puts in his best for his characters, he ... read more »
  
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- - peacock30stm
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  - Bedford
  - 23 Jun 2009 at 19:10
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  boring
  
  expected better, very long winded and boring, i was waiting for a climax, but to my disappointment there was none. If you are interested in the death of John ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Mar 2009 at 00:26
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  don't bother
  
  what a waste of time, was so looking forward to it, don't bother
  
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  - 20 Feb 2009 at 19:23
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  Chapman and the Catcher in the Rye
  
  This is not necessarily an easy film to watch but it's only a short film and it has it's moments. The problem is, you will not understand or appreciate ... read more »
  
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  The Catcher in The Rye
  
  The film was ok, a good insight to the story of Mark Chapman. As a huge Lennon fan I found it hard to watch. A challenging role for Jared Leto and one I'm... read more »
  
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  - siobhan plover
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  - 03 Jul 2008 at 21:53
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  Amazing performance
  
  Although this was a difficult film to watch for me being an avid Beatles fan, I found Jared Leto's performance to be utterly outstanding! his portrayal of ... read more »
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 16 Apr 2010 at 15:49
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  avoid !!!
  
  the worst 80 mins of my life i think just about sumes up this movie !
  
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- - glasgowgerry
  - 12 reviews
  - northwich
  - 05 Jul 2008 at 11:47
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  For Lennon fans only...
  
  i have been a huge fan of lennon for many years and i, in a sense, enjoyed this film, but, being a big fan a also find it a hard film to watch...watching crazy ... read more »
  
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  - norfolk
  - 21 May 2008 at 11:05
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  Boring!
  
  What can I say I switched off after about 20 minutes! Jared leto is quite a good actor but even he couldn't save this!
  
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  - Tain, Ross-shire
  - 17 Jul 2008 at 13:31
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  Worst Movie Ever!
  
  I don't usually review my rentals, but I felt it was my duty to all film fans to warn them about this movie. It's terrible, it tries to be really arty, ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Aug 2008 at 09:45
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  chapter 27
  
  for anyone who has ever said that Jared Leto is a bad actor, you need to watch this you might be pleasantly surprised!!!
  
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  - derby
  - 04 Oct 2010 at 20:10
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  Chapter 27
  
  I wished I had switched this off halfway when I was going to instead of suffering this tripe til the end. I honestly thought that it had to get better. Wrong. ... read more »
  
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- - Katyham
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  - 22 Jun 2008 at 17:44
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  Rubbish
  
  Horrendous, don't rent it. I could feel my life wasting away.
  
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  - 08 Aug 2008 at 14:36
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  chapter 27
  
  WHAT A DISAPOINTMENT
  
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- Chapter 27
  
  The world stood still on the 8th December 1980, the day John Lennon was assassinated. People simply could not comprehend how such a beloved musical and cultural icon could be taken so suddenly and in such a senseless manner. In CHAPTER 27, first-time writer-director JP Schaefer attempts to unravel ...