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Reaction Time 8-4-96Plot:
Two researchers in a green alternative energy project are put on the run when they are framed for murder and treason. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Moderately successful chase movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Keanu Reeves | ... | Eddie Kasalivich | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Paul Shannon | |
| Rachel Weisz | ... | Dr. Lily Sinclair | |
| Fred Ward | ... | FBI Agent Leon Ford | |
| Kevin Dunn | ... | FBI Agent Doyle | |
| Brian Cox | ... | Lyman Earl Collier | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Maggie McDermott | |
| Chelcie Ross | ... | Ed Rafferty | |
| Nicholas Rudall | ... | Dr. Alistair Barkley | |
| Tzi Ma | ... | Lu Chen | |
| Krzysztof Pieczynski | ... | Lucasz Screbneski | |
| Julie R. Pearl | ... | Emily Pearl | |
| Godfrey | ... | Chidi Egbuna | |
| Gene Barge | ... | James Washington | |
| Nathan Davis | ... | Morris Grodsky |
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Rated PG-13 for some intense action/violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
106 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34663) | New Zealand:M | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Canada:PG | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:12MOVIEmeter: 
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Scenes filmed at both the Field Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science and Industry, both in Chicago (about five miles apart), were combined to suggest a (fictitious) museum located outside of Washington, DC. The action did not occur in Chicago. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Dressed in black under a stretcher in the boat. moreQuotes:
[after shooting and killing Lyman Collier]Paul Shannon: I didn't tell you, Lyman, but your retirement had already been arranged.
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Eddie (Keanu Reeves) works on a scientific team that is searching for low-cost energy sources that are good for the environment, too. One day, it seems that such a discovery has been made. Soon after, however, the chief scientist is murdered and the invention stolen. Eddie and fellow team member Dr. Lily Sinclair (Rachel Weisz) are suspects in the murder and are forced to go on the run. Naturally, the police and the FBI are in hot pursuit. Another team member Paul (Morgan Freeman) may have some secrets to hide as well. Will the truth come out and will the fleeing duo be captured?
This movie is mostly a chase picture and a moderately successful one. Much of the action is centered on the capture of Eddie and Lily. There is an impressive scene, for example, where Eddie is trying to avoid seizure by climbing a raised bridge. Unfortunately, not all of the scenes are as effective. The scientific elements are quickly rushed over, causing some confusion as to what has transpired. As for the romance between Reeves and Weisz, it is nicely subdued. It's there but only manifests itself in a few embraces. Although the ending is quite exciting, the overall effect of the movie as an action flick is only partly realized. There are some missing plot elements that would have raised it to a higher level. Recommended as a fairly good action motion picture; Reeves fans, certainly, will enjoy it.