Chasing Raine

Needless to say that I had of course never heard about the 2024 action thriller titled "Chasing Raine" prior to stumbling upon it by sheer blind luck and opting to sit down and watch it. Sure, I didn't know what I was in for here, aside from it being an action thriller, but with it being a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course the movie got a fair chance.

Writers and directors Lee Bateman and Quinanthony Bateman put together a rather monotonous and bland script and storyline. The narrative was progressing at an incredibly sluggish pace, which made it quite a struggle to sit through the movie without falling asleep.

I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, which is usually something I enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie. While the acting performances in "Chasing Raine" were fair enough, it just wasn't memorable or outstanding performances. But then again, the actors and actresses didn't really have much of anything in terms of script, dialogue or character gallery to work with.

For an action thriller, I was surprised at the lack of both action and thriller contents to the script. It neither felt nor looked like an action thriller. And if you enjoy action thrillers, do yourself a favor and give "Chasing Raine" a wide berth, it just simply isn't worth spending 101 minutes on watching.

My rating of "Chasing Raine" lands on a generous two out of ten stars.

After watching the film from start to end, then in parts to get a better understanding, I was very disappointed. The plot and the overall development of the film was unsatisfactory. Tlhe film was reckless and irresponsible. The only positive was the lengths a parent would go to save their child. Fast forward to the end shattered that notion. Then when someone says something foolish or their actions show them doing something unintelligent, ruins the film. The ending was the most disappointing. The message was clearly how someone could make a bad decision that becomes the worst decision with no consequences so far. The film was entertainment only. No one won at the end.

This film gave a feeling of nostalgia. The story was well written and kept me attentative as I tried to figure what was going to happen next. I thought the pacing was pretty balanced between the storytelling and action sequences. I believe this may have been an Indie Film but I was unable to say because the production was so well put together. Also the action was superb and the acting was pretty good too. I was hooked after the opening scene which pulled me in towards the progression of the story. I was highly surprised with ending of the film. I will watch again . My favorite expect of the movie was the music it was retro yet modern.

This movie starts out as dysfunctional family issues with the ex-husband (Maurice P. Kerry, Clyde Foxx) and his ex wife (Krystal Jordan, Sky Atlas) over their daughter (Dall'asia Howard, Raine Foxx) things get tense when the ex dad kidnaps the daughter, things get very strange and you really don't know who is the bad element, the ex-wife or the ex-husband as other characters are tossed in from various very bad backgrounds creating a mish mash of plots. Very confusing to say the least, lots of gun play and violence, the fight scenes look forced and not authentic, then all of a sudden child trafficking is tossed in too. Very strange mix here. Nothing questionable, no nudity, lots of foul language, just a hard watch, you really do not know who to root for. If you can't find something else to see, this is an "OK" waste of time with an odd ending.

"Chasing Raine" is a pulse-pounding thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. What sets it apart are the exhilarating fight scenes that are expertly choreographed and executed with precision. Each punch and kick feels visceral, drawing you deeper into the action. But what truly impresses is how these intense moments are seamlessly balanced with quieter, more reflective scenes. These slower moments offer a chance to catch your breath, allowing the characters to develop and the plot to unfold in a meaningful way. It's this dynamic juxtaposition that elevates "Chasing Raine" beyond your typical action film, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.