Chain Reaction 1996
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatAt 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Eddie Kasalivich
as Paul Shannon
as Dr. Lily Sinclair
as FBI Agent Leon Ford
as FBI Agent Doyle
as Lyman Earl Collier
as Maggie McDermott
as Ed Rafferty
as Dr. Alistair Barkley
as Lu Chen
Director:
Writer:
Michael Bortman, J.F. Lawton, Arne Schmidt, Rick Seaman, Josh Friedman
Stars:
Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward, Kevin Dunn, Brian Cox, Joanna Cassidy, Chelcie Ross, Nicholas Rudall, Tzi Ma,
Genres:
Thriller,Action,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Chain Reaction
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Eddie Kasalivich
as Paul Shannon
as Dr. Lily Sinclair
as FBI Agent Leon Ford
as FBI Agent Doyle
as Lyman Earl Collier
as Maggie McDermott
as Ed Rafferty
as Dr. Alistair Barkley
as Lu Chen
as Lucasz Screbneski
as Emily Pearl
as Chidi Egbuna
as James Washington
as Morris Grodsky
as Lab Techie #3
as Video Dan
as Caleb Williams
as Ken Lim
as Sarah Fine
as Raymond Peña
as Gabrielle Guerrera
as Stuart Showcroft
as Wisconsin Chief Schmidke
as DC Technician
as DC Technician
as Sergeant Joe Byczkowski
as Sergeant Nick Zingaro
as Officer Miguel
as Dane County Cop
as State Trooper Nemitz
as State Trooper Schwartz
as Anita Fermi
as Jackie Mann
as Chicago Administrator
as Receptionist
as Matthew Haig
as Justin Tidy
as Colleen Dryden
as Rita Bliss
as Dolores Enrique
as Al Vanzetti
as Drummond
as TV Reporter
as TV Reporter
as Clancy Butler
as Yusef Reed
as Jim Gaylord
as Naldo Partida
as Senator Phil Schmidt
as Senate Chairman
as Staff Member Stennis
as Senate Guard
as Firechief #1
as Barkley's Lawyer
as Bar Patron
as Bridge Controller
as Bridge Controller
as Train Porter
as Older Woman on Train
as Flower Shop Owner
as D.C. Flower Delivery Man
as Doorman
as Gate Guard
as Panhandler
as Homeless Husband
as Homeless Wife
as Homeless Man
as Romano
as Evelyn
as Max Holloway
as Orbit
as Hamada
as Swizlard
as Tunnel Foreman
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