Chain Reaction
(1996)
Overview
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
Director
Andrew Davis
Writers
J.F. Lawton, Michael Bortman, Arne Schmidt, Rick Seaman, Josh Friedman
Top Billed
Keanu Reeves
Keywords
Top Billed Cast
Crew
Reviews
Rocketeer Raccoon
⭐ 5/10March 4, 2017
Considering that this film was directed by Andrew Davis who before this directed the hit film the Fugitive (1993), you would have thought he ought to put a lot of effort to making Chain Reaction to be just as great as the Fugitive. Unfortunately Chain Reaction just comes off as being a very plain mediocre film. When I originally first saw this film I had no clue what it was about but now since seeing it with a better perspective I now know what i… read the rest.
CinemaSerf
⭐ 6/10July 22, 2023
I think it was Roger Moore (or maybe Michael Caine) who, when asked about some rotten film he made, said he didn't recall the film but he did the house it paid for. Well, clearly that philosophy was not just limited to the 1970s. Here we have another such film featuring the slightly unkempt Keanu Reeves ("Eddie") who is working with fellow scientist "Lily" (Rachel Weisz) on some revolutionary green technological advances. Next thing, his father i… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$60,209,334