Cinematography:
Matthew F. LeonettiComposer:
Michael SubyCast:
Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Eric Stoltz, John Patrick Amedori, Elden Henson, Kevin G. Schmidt, Kevin Durand, William Lee Scott, Ethan Suplee (more)VOD (3)
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A young man struggling to access sublimated childhood memories finds a technique that allows him to travel back to the past. Occupying his childhood body, he is able to change history. But every change he makes has unexpected consequences. (New Line Cinema)
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Unlike Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Butterfly Effect impressed me much more with its atmosphere, amazing momentum and brisk direction. On the other hand, the sophistication of the love line is weaker. The idea of changing memory is in fact identical, and its elaboration probably deserved more depth (I will judge it after another viewing) and fewer TV crayons for the love scenes. However, the game with causal lines is done very clearly, cleanly and breathtakingly. The constant twists, the editing machine gun fire and changes in space-time perspectives literally froze me and forced me to watch this unconventional love sci-fi conspiracy whilst holding my breath. Of the actors, I was quite interested in the young boy version of Evan, who resembles Danny from The Shining, and not only visually. His transformation into his adult self-reflection gave me a pleasant chill. The two directors created a very significant and successful film. The Butterfly Effect is one of the top sci-fi dramas made in the USA. That is also why I forgive it for the happy ending...
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During the first act the chills made a car track out of my back, about halfway through I had no idea were it was going and the unexpected shifts in the plot kept me on my toes, and by the end I was one more satisfied viewer. A dense atmosphere, excellent direction and an interesting story make The Butterfly Effect a movie that won't let you catch your breath. Then even the logical holes in the script and the fact that the theme of temporal paradoxes is not revelatory (and has been handled better in many other movies) can be forgiven. This film has a lot of appeal. And, by the way, Amy Smart is gorgeous.
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I'm almost ashamed that I put off such an interesting, iconic, even cult film for so long. A great Ashton Kutcher, a great and flawless execution without logical holes and inconsistencies, and an even better presentation of the "butterfly effect" and the fatality of some situations. This film has no flaws, I sat riveted in my seat, just waiting to see what would happen next. Rightfully one of the best films of all time.
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Quite a disappointment. I expected something interesting, like Donnie Darko, but alas. The Butterfly Effect is a viewer-friendly film aimed at an undemanding younger audience, the games with time are only for effect and without any depth. It is watchable, but it doesn’t have a chance to win my heart.
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Constant hopelessness and despair in a perfect package of time jumps and the ensuing catastrophes. Back when The Butterfly Effect was still an unknown video cult film, I found myself standing stunned in front of the screen, because a directorial debut like this is a miracle. There are few movies where the viewer wishes more for a happy ending, because there are too many constant bad ones for one nervous system. True happiness can only be achieved through sacrifice.
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