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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.2 / 100
1996·Action / Drama / Sci-Fi·1h 47m

CHAIN REACTION

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.

Above the Line
Andrew Davis·DirectorJ.F. Lawton·ScreenplayMichael Bortman·ScreenplayFrank Tidy·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerDon Brochu·Editor
Cast
Keanu Reeves·Eddie KasalivichMorgan Freeman·Paul ShannonRachel Weisz·Dr. Lily SinclairFred Ward·FBI Agent Leon FordKevin Dunn·FBI Agent DoyleBrian Cox·Lyman Earl CollierJoanna Cassidy·Maggie McDermottChelcie Ross·Ed RaffertyNicholas Rudall·Dr. Alistair BarkleyTzi Ma·Lu Chen
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Andrew Davis·Director
Writing· 5
J.F. Lawton·ScreenplayMichael Bortman·ScreenplayRick Seaman·StoryJosh Friedman·StoryArne Schmidt·Story
Camera· 1
Frank Tidy·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Don Brochu·EditorArthur Schmidt·EditorDov Hoenig·EditorMark Stevens·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
David J. Bomba·Art DirectionJodie Lynn Tillen·Costume DesignMaher Ahmad·Production DesignGene Serdena·Set DecorationAnn Harris·Assistant Art DirectorJohn Mikels·Standby PainterMichael Hancock·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Arne Schmidt·ProducerAndrew Davis·ProducerRichard D. Zanuck·Executive ProducerErwin Stoff·Executive ProducerCarlos H. Sánchez·Associate ProducerMaher Ahmad·Associate ProducerTeresa Tucker-Davies·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Marian Green·StuntsDavid Isyomin·Digital Effects SupervisorKen Cabrera·Craft ServiceJoni Avery·Stunts
By the Numbers
53.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
18%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$60M
ROI 20%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Chain Reaction's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A2A
#333366
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three men's faces arranged in a diagonal composition against a dark blue background with faint city lights. A bright white light emanates fr”

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Key Elements
Glasses
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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