Chain Reaction (HBO)

About Chain Reaction (HBO)

Made in 1996, Chain Reaction, directed by Andrew Davis, is a thrilling science fiction film set in Chicago. The story revolves around Eddie Kasalivich (as played by Keanu Reeves) and Dr. Lily Sinclair (as played by Rachel Weisz), who unwittingly discover the secret behind a new energy source and find themselves falsely accused of murder when their boss is killed.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Arne Schmidt and Andrew Davis. The screenplay was composed by J.F. Lawton and Michael Bortman. Davis, known for his actions sequences, made sure the film featured several thrilling chase and confrontation scenes.

Actors

• Keanu Reeves as Eddie Kasalivich - A machinist and student physicist, Reeves convincingly plays a man on the run.
• Rachel Weisz as Dr. Lily Sinclair - A physicist paired with Eddie, Weisz perfectly portrays a scientist thrown into an unexpected adventure.
• Morgan Freeman as Paul Shannon - A shadowy governmental figure, Freeman brings a sense of gravitas to the storyline.
• Fred Ward as FBI Agent Leon Ford - Ward expertly portrays a relentless federal agent.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Chicago and makes great use of the city's skyline and mood.
• Chain Reaction was Keanu Reeves's second collaboration with director Andrew Davis after their successful film, "Under Siege".
• The chase scene on ice was filmed on the frozen Chicago River.

Quotes

• Eddie Kasalivich (Played by Keanu Reeves) - "We are about to make the quantum leap!"
• Dr. Lily Sinclair (Played by Rachel Weisz) - "My best work was probably on the photolytic spectrum."
• Paul Shannon (Played by Morgan Freeman) - "You've stumbled onto something so big that the government is willing to kill for it."

Music, Soundtrack

• The suspenseful and atmospheric film score was penned by Jerry Goldsmith.
• The main theme is heavy with synthesizers, evoking a sense of danger and intrigue.