The Chasing World: Rising
The Chasing World: Rising

The Chasing World: Rising

2015TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Teruo, Keigo, and Soryu, three curious elementary school children, encounter Mr. Sato, a wanted "child murderer" who has snuck into the abandoned school where they are playing to look for a time capsule.

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IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Alex KinterGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction, a group of survivors embarks on a perilous journey to find a rumored sanctuary. They face not only the harsh environment but also a relentless, genetically engineered hunter determined to eradicate them. Their only hope lies in uncovering the secrets of the past and their own latent abilities to confront the rising threat.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the visual effects and action sequences, many found the overall execution to be derivative of other popular sci-fi thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually competent but narratively weak.
  • Struggles to find its own identity amidst familiar genre tropes.
  • Action sequences offer some excitement, but don't salvage a thin plot.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a standard sci-fi action flick with some interesting concepts but ultimately disappointing execution. Many noted that while the action was decent, the story lacked originality and emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various desolate landscapes to enhance its post-apocalyptic atmosphere, with some scenes filmed in abandoned industrial complexes.

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