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The Butterfly Effect Reviews

2004

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Playing God has its consequences, which is the theme of the tricky time-travel shockfest THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT. J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress, who share writing and directing credits, make a splash with a gripping script that never fails to throw twists and loops into the plot. Both thematically and visually, the film is .. Read more

Starring	Ashton Kutcher, Melora Walters, Amy Smart, Elden Henson
Director	Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber, John R. Leonetti
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- Structured a little like one of those Russian dolls, with smaller dolls nested in one another, this needlessly complex thriller reveals a succession of its protagonist's differing memories until finally revealing that it is empty inside.
- 33929
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  - 18
  Ignore the ridiculously poor reception this film received by critics - this film rocks!
  
  I urge you not to read the above plot of the film - I went to the cinema knowing nothing about the plot, and I'm sure this is the best way to see it.
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  - Ender
  - Wales
  - 20 May 2004 at 20:32
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  - 1
  If you live on another planet...
  
  ....this film is the complete vaccuum you require to travel across space. It has less content than the inners of a ping pong ball. The initial non-linear ... read more »
  
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- - Avanti
  - 31 reviews
  - 04 Feb 2012 at 16:00
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  - 1
  It's one of those films
  
  You have to see before you die.
  
  From the outset, I agree with other comments, it can be a little clichéd with horror images. But as the movie ... read more »
  
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- - Edyer
  - 3 reviews
  - 31 Jan 2012 at 16:50
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  - 1
  A good mid-week watch
  
  What a well written film and well acted. The plot although bizarre in places keeps it's thread to the end.
  
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- - a customer
  - 10 Dec 2011 at 18:17
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  - 1
  Great to watch
  
  Loved the story, how they filmed it. Did make you think and wish a bit I suppose. Great film and acting.
  
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  - 13 Nov 2011 at 23:48
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  A Must See Movie!
  
  I had wanted to watch this for a while and finally received my copy today. One of the best films I have ever seen. Ashton plays the part extremely well, a ... read more »
  
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  - 11 Nov 2011 at 21:32
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  - 3
  P-ss poor
  
  One of the worst films I've ever scene. Don't even think about watching. The only other film that comes close to being this bad is the ultra low budget ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Nov 2011 at 15:34
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  - 1
  not worth watching
  
  The Halliwell review is spot-on------it's an 'empty' film that has pretentions ( even potential) but is ultimately not worth 2 hours of viewing.read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - roncoach
  - 251 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 22:57
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  - 1
  Great film
  
  Wow - what a twisted film!! Really clever how it all held together and the ending was really unexpected. Brilliant!
  
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  - 20 Aug 2011 at 12:38
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  - 4
  Avoid at all costs
  
  Having very much enjoyed films on the topic of
  
  memory loss (Open Your Eyes, Memento and the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), I had high ... read more »
  
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- - Rochelle17
  - 1 review
  - 13 Jun 2011 at 13:16
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  1,2,3 go and watch only number 1
  
  Butterfly 1 was so good we rented it to see the last 15mins which our tv recording missed. No 2 was poor, my husband fell asleep. No3 we sent back without even ... read more »
  
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  - 29 May 2011 at 20:00
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  - 18
  Ignore the ridiculously poor reception this film received by critics - this film rocks!
  
  I urge you not to read the above plot of the film - I went to the cinema knowing nothing about the plot, and I'm sure this is the best way to see it.
  <... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 6184
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Ender
  - Wales
  - 20 May 2004 at 20:32
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  - 11
  A haunting film
  
  I went to see this film at the cinema, and came away feeling that Id watched a really good film, very thought provoking, but not a masterpiece.
  
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- - kelster
  - DEVON
  - 27 Aug 2004 at 16:23
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  - 8
  i'm with the other guy
  
  I?ve got to agree with the other guy reviewing this movie. Personally I can?t stand Ashton Kutcher, but if you like any sort of Time Travel movie this is a Must... read more »
  
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- - legzakimbo
  - Newport, Wales
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 13:33
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  - 6
  Wow
  
  Thoroughly impressesive!
  
  I'm not giving any of the plot away - as I don't think that's fair.
  
  I didn't have high hopes for ... read more »
  
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- - Catchag
  - Whyteleafe
  - 27 Jul 2004 at 12:38
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  - 7
  Shooooooossssssssshhhhhhhh
  
  Don't let anyone tell you anything about this film. JUST GET IT OUT, WATCH IT AND YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!
  
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- - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 03 Sep 2004 at 10:43
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  - 8
  Hugely mind stunning movie
  
  Was recommended by a friend, did not know what to expect.
  
  Wallop! What a film! If you are into mind bending, trip from reality, but humanized films ... read more »
  
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- - BAFTAR
  - 12 reviews
  - England
  - 25 Oct 2005 at 22:37
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  - 1
  not worth watching
  
  The Halliwell review is spot-on------it's an 'empty' film that has pretentions ( even potential) but is ultimately not worth 2 hours of viewing.read more »
  
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- 1032890
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - roncoach
  - 251 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 22:57
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  - 7
  Intriguing time travel thriller
  
  I was not expecting too much from this film but I was pleasantly surprised. It is unusual to find a film about time travel that has something different to say... read more »
  
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- - eaglet
  - Surrey
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 14:07
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  - 15
  Depressing nightmare of a film
  
  The sad thing is, a lot of people told me that this was a real great film that explored the idea of chaos theory: the idea that if you were to go back in time ... read more »
  
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- - crobin
  - Kent
  - 22 Oct 2004 at 19:42
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  Makes
  
  If you are after a good temporal paradox story try 'Donnie Darko' and if you have several hours 'The Timeslip' series or the excellent '... read more »
  
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- - Schnauzer
  - 20 reviews
  - Stamford
  - 27 Feb 2005 at 19:47

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Critics' reviews
- Structured a little like one of those Russian dolls, with smaller dolls nested in one another, this needlessly complex thriller reveals a succession of its protagonist's differing memories until finally revealing that it is empty inside.
- 33929
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
- "...An absorbing fantasy thriller with a gripping premise...Smart script and great directing. Smart thriller with a highly gripping story..."
- 12616
- - Sunday Mirror
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- Fernando Colomo, the Spanish producer/director best known for Skyline, based on his experiences in New York, transfers... read more on Time Out
- 47208
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
- "...Smart supernatural story...grips like a wild python. Stark suspense and slick chills and thrills..."
- 12615
- - Daily Star
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00

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  Playing God has its consequences, which is the theme of the tricky time-travel shockfest THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT. J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress, who share writing and directing credits, make a splash with a gripping script that never fails to throw twists and loops into the plot. Both thematically ...