Chain Reaction vs Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.8/10 for Chain Reaction). Chain Reaction is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 10m. Chain Reaction is the older of the two (1996 against 2014). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Chain Reaction | Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Andrew Davis | Matt Reeves |
| Main cast | Kevin Dunn, Brian Cox, Fred Ward, Keanu Reeves, Chelcie Ross | Judy Greer, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman |
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.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
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