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Chapter 27 Reviews

2007 Certificate 15 Certificate 15
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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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  • Critics' reviews (2) of Chapter 27

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  • 1 stars out of

    As with asteroids, volcanoes and Truman Capote, the world now has two movies about Beatle-banger Mark David Chapman.... read more on Time Out

    • Stephen Garrett, 
    • Time Out
  • An illuminating descent into Mark David Chapman’s mind as he prepares to kill John Lennon

    • The Hollywood Reporter
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Chapter 27

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    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... more

      • siobhan plover from Luton, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    avoid !!!

    the worst 80 mins of my life i think just about sumes up this movie !

  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • A customer from norfolk
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Chapter 27

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    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... more

      • siobhan plover from Luton, England
  • Rated - 3.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • A customer from London
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    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... more

      • siobhan plover from Luton, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    avoid !!!

    the worst 80 mins of my life i think just about sumes up this movie !

  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • A customer from norfolk
  • Rated - 1.0 star

    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. ... more

      • Katyham from south shields
  • Rated - 1.0 star

    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!

      • A customer from Tain, Ross-shire
  • Rated - 0.0 stars

    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, ... more

      • A customer from London
  • Rated - 0.0 stars

    Rubbish

    Horrendous, don't rent it. I could feel my life wasting away.

  • Rated - 1.0 star

    chapter 27

    WHAT A DISAPOINTMENT

      • A customer from Bideford
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    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Chapter 27

      • A customer from Glasgow
  • Rated - 1.0 star

    poor version

    i was expecting to much from this i suppose having seen the far better version of this story. Jared Leto should stay within his acting limits and not bother ... more

      • chuzlewit from grimsby
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • 1 stars out of

    As with asteroids, volcanoes and Truman Capote, the world now has two movies about Beatle-banger Mark David Chapman.... read more on Time Out

    • Stephen Garrett, 
    • Time Out
  • An illuminating descent into Mark David Chapman’s mind as he prepares to kill John Lennon

    • The Hollywood Reporter
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