The movie takes place in the three days leading up to Lennon's murder and is intended to be an exploration of Chapman's psyche, without putting substantial emphasis on the murder. The title "Chapter 27" suggests a continuation of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye, which has 26 chapters, and which Chapman was carrying when he shot Lennon. Chapman was obsessed with the book, to the point.
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 84 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Mariko Takai, Ursula Abbott
✓ Director: Brad Wyman, Tom Richmond, Jared Leto, Anthony Marinelli, J.P. Schaefer
The Chapter 27 (2007) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Chapter 27 (2007) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Chapter 27 (2007) is staring with Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Mariko Takai, Ursula Abbott, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Brad Wyman, Tom Richmond, Jared Leto, Anthony Marinelli, J.P. Schaefer juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.