Apple TVChain Reaction (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily functions as a conspiracy thriller, focusing on an innocent man's fight against a corrupt government faction suppressing clean energy technology. While it critiques abuses of power and touches on environmental themes, its narrative remains largely apolitical, emphasizing justice and survival over explicit ideological promotion.
The film features visible diversity in its supporting cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a conspiracy thriller, not explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Chain Reaction" is an action-thriller focused on a conspiracy involving a new energy source. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, nor does the plot engage with issues of queer identity or experience. Consequently, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The film features Dr. Lily Sinclair as the primary female character. While she is involved in dangerous situations and on the run, she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role is primarily intellectual and as a target.
Chain Reaction (1996) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Chain Reaction (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no prior canonical or historical versions of these characters from source material or earlier adaptations to establish a baseline race for comparison.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.8
4.3
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