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 posterChain Reaction1996 VS Dawn of the Planet of the Apes posterDawn of the Planet of the Apes2014
Chain ReactionDawn of the Planet of the Apes
Audience score★ 5.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year19962014
Length1h 47m2h 10m
GenresAction, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–United Kingdom
DirectorAndrew DavisMatt Reeves
Main castKevin Dunn, Brian Cox, Fred Ward, Keanu Reeves, Chelcie RossJudy 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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