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Plot: On December 8, 1980 Mark David Chapman shocked the world by murdering the beloved purveyor of peace, 40-year old musician and activist, John Lennon, outside The Dakota, his New York apartment building...( read more read more... ). Chapman’s motives were fabricated from pure delusion, fueled by an obsession with the fictional character Holden Caulfield and his similar misadventures in J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye. In one instant, an anonymous, mentally unstable 25-year old, socially awkward Beatles fan who had fluctuated between idealizing Lennon and being overcome with a desire to kill him – altered the course of history.

Jared Leto, 60 pounds heavier for the role, bears an uncanny physical resemblance to the real Chapman, who to this day, is incarcerated in Attica Prison, on a guilty plea. Aside from a Larry King interview in 1992, he has not spoken with the media. However, Chapman did reveal the mechanics of his unraveling during those three fateful days in New York City, to crime journalist Jack Jones. The interviews were published in 1992 as Let Me Take You Down: Inside the Mind of Mark David Chapman, a book of Chapman’s recollections of his unthinkable act of violence. From this text, the film CHAPTER 27 is based. The film takes its title from the idea that through his actions in New York, Chapman was attempting to "write" his own additional, 27th chapter to Catcher in the Rye (which ends with chapter 26).

Leto’s embodiment of a man whose painfully restless mind thrashes about uncontrollably between paranoia, socio-pathic lying and delusion is summed up in such character revealing comments as "I’m too vulnerable for a world full of pain and lies" and "Everyone is cracked and broken. You have to find something to fix you. To give you what you need. To make you whole again."

From his lies to cab drivers (identifying himself as the Beatles sound engineer) to his socially unacceptable behavior around Jude (Lindsay Lohan) a young fan he meets outside the Dakota -- to his argument with paparazzi photographer Paul (Judah Friedlander), Leto’s Chapman keeps the psychoses bubbling below the surface as his grasp on reality deteriorates into a completely misguided rage.

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  • michaelcorleone
    michaelcorleone
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 9, 2008
    This is a heavily flawed, try-hard movie that I really wanted to love. Every aspect of the movie has flashes of something really exciting and powerful, but overall it's a hit and miss venture. The frequent homages to Taxi Driver are cool to see, and Leto's physical devotion to the character is impressive.
  • nicmoss2003
    nicmoss2003
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 24, 2008
    Not enough of Lindsay or me but Jared Leto was amazing and scary. A true thriller and even if it wasn't quite what happened it doesn't matter.
  • hopeenb
    hopeenb
    4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 23, 2008
    VERY COOl movie, the perspective of John Lenon's killer!
    Hi motives, his personality, kind of twisted person of course, and is just interesting to watch this kind of films!
    AWESOME performance by Jared Leto!
  • FreakyLauRa
    FreakyLauRa
    0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 20, 2008
    A slap in the face for us Lennon fans!!!
    I don't know much about Chapman, 'cause I've never wanted to.
    I hated this movie before I even see it, 'cause the fact that someone made a movie about this man offended me. This fucker only did what he did to put his miserable existence on the public eye.
    And now, we have another movie telling HIS story, but not only that, I even felt like they tried to get my sympathy for this fucker.
    Ok, now you know what I think about the realization of this movie, now let's talk about the movie itself: it sucks. It is boring, at some point I even forgot what it was about; nothing happens, is just a sequence of poor acted insanity scenes. Yes, Chapman is fucking insane, but they just couldn't portray that on the screen. The script is just lame, the acting is poor, Lohan is just there for ornamentation purposes. The only reason I gave it the half star is 'cause it must have cost a lot to Jared to sacrifice his well formed body to look like that fat jerk, but with all that make-up artists, he could as well have skipped the sacrifice.
  • sketch4eva1
    sketch4eva1
    5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 9, 2008
    A disturbing in site into the mind of a killer. I found the film to be captivating and better than a lot of reviews had made out.
    Jared Leto's performance was unbelievable and gripping, I thought it did a fantastic jaw-dropping job.
  • boondockjunkie
    boondockjunkie
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 6, 2008
    Jared Leto was so creepy in this it kinda freaked me out. I guess it just shows how good of an actor he is. Good movie though really shows you how crazy the guy who killed John was man, he was crazy. I think Leto's performance here made Lohan seem like she could act by just reacting to how creepy-crazy Leto was. Wow, good movie.
  • alexbasketball
    alexbasketball
    2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 3, 2008
    not sure if this is geared to the lennon fan or not? jared leto i think does a great job of gettin away from the heart throbe to heart stab.

    does a okay job of keeping a low profile throughout, except it ends all a bit too cool... thats what you get from a lennon story i take.
  • Ferkingtero
    Ferkingtero
    2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 1, 2008
    This movie felt not like an actual film, but as a rehearsal. It's like Jared Leto said "Let's shoot this thing...I'm ready" and the director goes "It's already done". Definitely a weird picture that makes you feel you're watching an unfinished copy. Not a very good job by the director or the writers. Lindsay Lohan was on screen far too little to judge her, and I think her appearance in the movie was there just to fulfill a personal wish of the director, or for CHAPTER 27 to gain notoriety. The highlight of the movie is an above average performance by its average leading man, Jared Leto.
  • je55icaraerules
    je55icaraerules
    1.0 Star
    MCT:
    August 21, 2008
    this movie really sucks. too bad. i was really hoping that it wud turn out good compared to "killing of john lennon". but it turned out that its worst than "killing of john lennon". the only good thing about this movie is that jared leto really looks like david chapman.
  • DarthBetty
    DarthBetty
    No rating.
    MCT:
    August 20, 2008
    OKay, I still have no idea why Lindsay Lohan is in this movie.

    But I'd like to see it mostly just to see how well of a job Jared Leto does. I can't believe how much weight he gained.
    And anyone who looks that different for a movie makes it worth giving the film a chance.
  • kaylaishxc
    kaylaishxc
    3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 16, 2008
    An stimulating, seemingly primordial film that observes the events leading up to John Lennon's assassination from the point of view of the murderer. Leto really delivers in this.
  • davidc
    davidc
    5.0 Stars
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    August 12, 2008
    this movie is so mvoing some of letos acting was perfect i am on the fense about it but a huge fan of this movie and letos acting the voice over just made the movie but some times it came off cartoonis but deserves 5 stars as a movie
  • rebvodka042099
    rebvodka042099
    3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 5, 2008
    A very dark and inattentive film, that presents the facts from the killer's (Mark David Chapman) point of view rather than the victim's (John Lennon). Jared Leto was magnificent, I am honestly obeisant to his acting skills. I can't really say the same about Lindsay Lohan. Beyond that, it still needed a lot of work and agony in order to become a great and memorable movie.
  • MrQDawg71
    MrQDawg71
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 4, 2008
    A very twisting and compelling movie. I still don't have any passion for Mr. Chapman. I still don't think he should be alive but, the movie was very good; nonetheless.
  • kylomufachi
    kylomufachi
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 30, 2008
    Jared packed on the pounds for this one! not bad, creepy, kinda skips over a good amount. Does dive in the psychy of Chapman, I like
  • XxXIlovedubutuhatemeXxX
    XxXIlovedubutuhatemeXxX
    5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 29, 2008
    I really loved this movie, it captivated me all the time, I couldn't stop watching it.
    Jared Leto's acting was deffinitly great for the role, and the story, the reason, all those stuff keep me watching without moving my head for a second. When the second personality starts talking, when he gets outta his head, those little moments, those are the moments when I think he gets a little similar to me.
  • fruba2010
    fruba2010
    2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 22, 2008
    Jared Leto is disgusting in this movie. Both physically and mentally. If you really want to see this movie then fast forward to the end.
  • shonobivsdragonninja
    shonobivsdragonninja
    Want To See
    MCT:
    June 26, 2008
    haha i watched the wrong film i thought jared leto was in the killing of john lennon it will take alot to top that film but i shall watch when it comes out cant wait
  • discopanic
    discopanic
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 23, 2008
    I hate to say it but Jared Leto put on a scarily good performance and even has a slight resemblance to the actual Mark, with all the weight he put on..
  • Timbzy
    Timbzy
    1.0 Star
    MCT:
    June 19, 2008
    The first thing that struck me about this movie was how annoying the voice was that Jared Leto was putting on for the role of Mark Chapman. The second thing that struck me was how fucking annoying the character was. The film follows Mark Chapman on the final few days leading up to the murder of John Lennon. The problem with that is that Mark Chapman was mentally ill in a dull and boring way. I found myself looking forward to the end after 25 minutes. The film was full of clichéd lines and situations, it was really quite pathetic. A lot of people didn't like this film because they felt it was glorifying John Lennon's killer in a way, making him more famous when he should be forgotten. I just didn't like it because the guy was an uninteresting loser that had no redeemable qualities and should not have had a movie made about him.
  • jenn1984106
    jenn1984106
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 17, 2008
    Great acting! I really enjoyed this flick, which honestly surprised me since I wasn't expecting anything half way decent.
  • freakyfriend2001
    freakyfriend2001
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 17, 2008
    "Chapter 27 isn't the type of widely focused study of a real life event and man that we usually get. It is, instead, a fascinating study of the inner workings of the mind of an obsessive fan and psychopath. The film tells the story of Mark David Chapman, and the three days leading up to the infamous killing of Beatle John Lennon."

    Full Review Here
  • juanchi119
    juanchi119
    1.0 Star
    MCT:
    April 27, 2008
    i almost forgot i watched this movie. nope... It's not a good movie.

    I even don't know why he killed John Lennon. cruel, cruel and bad movie.

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  • CrystalkinsLuvsAbe
    CrystalkinsLuvsAbe
    It was relased decemeber 1
    posted 365 days ago
  • CrystalkinsLuvsAbe
    CrystalkinsLuvsAbe
    Where can i find this movie?!?!... i want to watch it but all i heard is that its coming to the movies soon!!
    Can someone please help!!!!
    I ♥ Jared Leto
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  • patricklapietra1
    patricklapietra1
    Lohan can act brilliantly , and that comment about Paris was just retarded , pointless , you are way too wrapped up in the media that u can actually let someones personal life actually affect their talents ha I spit on little girls likw you that are just ignorant
    posted 483 days ago
  • XxSorrowXxAndXxFlamesXx
    XxSorrowXxAndXxFlamesXx
    is lohan gonna ruin this movie b/c right now shes been ruining alot movies. i'd rather see paris hilton in it besides her
    posted 629 days ago
  • robert100792
    robert100792
    i am waiting for a trailer? is there one out there????
    posted 644 days ago
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