Chain Reaction vs Children of Men
Children of Men has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 5.8/10 for Chain Reaction). Chain Reaction is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 1h 49m. Chain Reaction is the older of the two (1996 against 2006). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Chain Reaction | Children of Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Andrew Davis | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Main cast | Kevin Dunn, Brian Cox, Fred Ward, Keanu Reeves, Chelcie Ross | Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Danny Huston |
Synopsis
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.
Children of Men
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
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