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A transformation of
epic proportions.
Here's a film about the days, hours and
minutes leading up to the assassination of
John Lennon by Mark David Chapman -- and it
is a particularly chilling film because of one
rather special performance.
Jared Leto embodies
the mind and body of this killer to such an
extent that it simply demands to be compared
to Robert De Niro's effort in the 1980
classic, "Raging Bull". It is the
definition of commitment to the part.
The film lingers on
the streets of New York as Chapman stalks
the entrance to Lennon's residence seeking
an autograph. He mingles with fans,
paparazzi and doormen as he awaits that one
treasured moment. He even meets a
young fan named Jude, played with careful
restraint by Lindsay Lohan. And all
the while, we are listening to his mumbling
thoughts, fully aware of the final outcome
that lays ahead.
"Chapter 27" refers
to the additional chapter in Chapman's
obsessional book, "Catcher in the Rye".
Watching this theoretical account, one
cannot help but feel conditional chills.
I am not sure how accurate this account may
be. I am not sure that I will ever
want to see the film again. However,
it remains a quality piece of work because
of Leto's extraordinary portrayal...
whether it be truthful or fictional.
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Written by TC Candler
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