Chain Reaction vs Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.8/10 for Chain Reaction). Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 47m. Chain Reaction is the older of the two (1996 against 2011). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Brian Cox.

Chain Reaction posterChain Reaction1996 VS Rise of the Planet of the Apes posterRise of the Planet of the Apes2011
Chain ReactionRise of the Planet of the Apes
Audience score★ 5.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year19962011
Length1h 47m1h 45m
GenresAction, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAndrew DavisRupert Wyatt
Main castKevin Dunn, Brian Cox, Fred Ward, Keanu Reeves, Chelcie RossJohn Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy Serkis

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.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

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