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.

"Chasing Raine": Parenthood and Separation, Redemption, and the Pursuit of lost

This film manages to encapsulate the complexity of familial bonds, personal redemption, and the timeless pursuit of one's identity as profoundly as "Chasing Raine," the latest offering from the Bateman Brothers. This drama/thriller takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster through the lives of two estranged parents, whose journey to find themselves intertwines with their quest for redemption and reconciliation.

At its core, "Chasing Raine" is a story of two parents who have divorced each other who find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. Estranged for years due to the tumultuous nature of their relationship, the divorce and family separation forces them to confront their past and reevaluate their priorities. The catalyst for change comes in the form of Raine (embodied by the luminous Dall asia Howard), the ten year old daughter that bonds the two Divorced parents, ignites a series of events that will forever alter their paths.

Whose journey towards self-discovery is fraught with internal conflict and emotional turmoil.

Maurice P Kerry delivers a powerhouse performance as Clyde, the charismatic yet troubled Father whose reckless behavior serves as a mask for his deep-seated insecurities.

Dallasia Howard delivers a standout performance as Raine, infusing the character with a sense of vulnerability and resilience that is both captivating and heartbreaking to watch. Blunt effortlessly navigates the complexities of Raine's troubled family, bringing a sense of authenticity to the role that elevates the film.

The film score, is meticulously designed to draw viewers into the world of its characters and immerse them in their journey. The actions sequences really stands out amongst all aspects of the film but not without cause.

However, "Chasing Raine" does sometimes seem to stumble when it comes to pacing. At moments it seemed that some scenes may have been drawn out. At its heart, the film is a poignant exploration of the universal themes of love, loss, and the search for redemption. Through the tumultuous journey of its characters, "Chasing Raine" reminds us that no matter how far we may stray from the path, the bonds of family and the power of forgiveness have the ability to heal.

In conclusion, "Chasing Raine" is a work of cinema that deftly blends gripping drama with thrills and action sequences that will hold your attention and at many times make your blood boil and sometimes frustrate you do to unpredictive storytelling and pacing. Never the less it will hold you to the end and cause your judgements to flow.

Thus movie rushes headlong into obscurity. The acting was trash. And the story made no sense. There were so many inconsistencies. I have never critiqued a movie before but I really had to say something. This was the absolute worse. I don't think the director and writers knew what to do with themselves. The best part of this movie was the poster. Fake fight scenes. Can't all be box office hits, but try to make a better movie. I can't believe I watched this trash. This movie was outside the realms of reality. Glad I didn't invest in this. I would've lost a bundle. Seems like Noone wanted to pay a technical advisor to make a better movie.

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.