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The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect

2004
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 53m
Evan Treborn has lost track of time. From an early age, crucial moments of his life have disappeared into a black hole. Determined to do something now that he was incapable of doing then, Evan purposely travels back in time.
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The Butterfly Effect

2004
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 53m
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Rated 20 Sep 2018
100
94th
I love the concept of time travel and trying to change the past ....But in this one every time he tries to change it everything goes bad No " Happily Ever After" crap And another thing I like is the kids feel like actual kids
Rated 11 Aug 2012
85
94th
This is a film I highly enjoy, and I like rewatching it. There's some complaints, though: The acting is all over the place which adds to a general impression of B-movie-ness. That feel makes it surprising when the film sometimes goes for emotion. Some of Bress and Gruber's writing choices are great, some bafflingly mean-spirited seemingly mostly for the sake of it. They have fun creating great contrast between the timelines, thereby illustrating the fascinating concept of life-defining moments.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
35
8th
The premise is potentially interesting, but the deal-breaking plot holes, inadequate acting and general incompetence destroy the movie beyond all hope of repair.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
80
90th
Very Nice
Rated 02 Jul 2009
25
11th
Trite pseudo-intellectual sci-fi garbage.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
96
96th
wonderful
Rated 18 Mar 2011
5
1st
The worst time-travel movie of all time!
Rated 14 Mar 2012
68
55th
A much better movie that you should reasonably expect from Ashton Kutcher.
Rated 17 Jun 2019
45
37th
Günlük okuyarak zaman yolculuğu yapmak. Biraz uğraşın be birazcık. Ayrıca Donnie Darko'nun yönetmeni telif lütfen.
Rated 29 Nov 2006
1
6th
Mildly interesting concept, but it goes downhill pretty quick. I can't take Ashton Kutcher seriously, nor the ridiculous random character developments in this film.
Rated 29 Jan 2007
10
3rd
Man, whoever told Ashton Kutcher he could act was WRONG. The story is stupid time traveling drivel and the lead is brain dead. Disaster.
Rated 29 Jan 2007
7
68th
Surprisingly decent.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
65
73rd
Original concept surprisingly good.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
80
79th
The film has a pulling fascination with destiny. Kutcher's character can never find the happiness he wants without screwing up, no matter how many ways he tries to change the past. I thought it was engaging for what it was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
57th
This film will catch many people off guard. The concept is very intriguing and the dark style enhances it. At times things become overly done with little follow up by the end, but for the most part, it's worth giving a shot. Kutcher's performance could even be called surprisingly good. The ending for the director's cut is pretty terrible, so make sure you see the theatrical release. Pretty good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
90th
I don't care what other people say about this movie. I really liked it, It was a unique way to look at time travel and Ashton Kutcher did what will propably be his best performance ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
74th
I was shocked that this movie was actually decent. And for anyone who's skeptical, Ashton Kutcher is very good in the movie (and I dislike him as much as anyone).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
50th
Very awesome plot, and the paths we're taken down are fun and creative, and even emotional. Color me impressed by Kutcher. The only drags are the acting from the child actors sometimes, and some glaring plotholes.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
100
99th
A movie intelligent, with a script fuck good and an assembly fantastic. One of my favorites movies.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
100
86th
The Butterfly effect is a must seen for the movies, actually speaking of commercial movies and "cult movies". The drama of the movie always makes us catch the right timing and all that, all the things that make a good movie, all the things you can find in the Butterly Effect
Rated 27 Feb 2008
89
98th
eng; durch seine tagebücher kann ein junge an einen beliebigen punkt seiner vergangenheit zurrückkehren.; (es gibt alternative filmenden)
Rated 16 Mar 2008
35
17th
Blah. And I don't even hate Ashton Kutcher.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
0
0th
A strong contender for the worst movie of all time
Rated 30 Jun 2008
90
91st
I really liked this movie and Kutcher and Smart were pretty good.
Rated 26 Sep 2008
40
25th
A nifty little thriller, but that's it.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
85
94th
Alter the past and change the future.
Rated 09 May 2009
85
85th
3x Tak. Scenariusz, rezyseria, gra aktorska. Jedyny w swoim rodzaju i najlepszy z calej serii. Jezeli ktos nie widzial, to jego strata.
Rated 30 May 2009
86
88th
Highly interesting pyschological approach towards time travel. Very strong little stories, some more realistic than others. However, they are always carried by the outstanding performance of Ashton Kutcher.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
25
17th
My mind boggles at how anyone could be entertained by this lump of crap.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
100
99th
Best film ever! 100/100
Rated 01 Feb 2010
22
7th
Oh boy. A pretty stupid plot based on an over-simplified interpretation of chaos theory, with some spectacularly wooden acting and complete disregard for the laws of physics. Sigh.
Rated 09 Jul 2010
79
62nd
Good movie which kind of makes you sulk about your own life and try to imagine what would have changed if you had changed some of the past. Good performance by Ashton Kutcher though.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
65
45th
Everyone has things in the past that we wish we could go back and change, and then we assume our life would be better. This movie claims that the vast majority of those things would have ruined our life in some way. It's an original take on time-travel (at least in regards to the act of time-traveling itself) that fields two strong performances by Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart. Despite it getting a bit convoluted at times it's still worthy of a watch.
Rated 26 Apr 2013
40
10th
The premise is strong but the material is so dark and Ashton Kutcher. Ben Affleck directed Gone Baby Gone and instantly renewed his celebrity. Ashton hijacked Bruce Willis' wife and then starred in a movie that features too much pedophilia. This movie, not the one with Brittany Murphy.
Rated 04 Aug 2013
35
16th
They try to make a time travel film easily accessible to everyone with an overtly simple plot and by casting Ashton Kutcher. Besides the mediocre acting it really bothers me how they leave no room for interpretation. However, the film's idea is interesting. They just don't carry it out very well.
Rated 03 May 2021
50
17th
Well I like how shiny the vhs box is
Rated 27 Nov 2006
90
63rd
I thought the story was really neat and different plus who woulda thunk ashton kutcher could be a good actor
Rated 01 Dec 2006
65
24th
Can't see what all the buzz is about. Had some nice ideas and scenes, but is not as intelligent as it wants to be.
Rated 15 Dec 2006
90
35th
cool
Rated 30 Dec 2006
75
83rd
What does it say about my self-esteem that I love and identify with this movie this much
Rated 30 Dec 2006
75
24th
a little confusing
Rated 26 Jan 2007
87
82nd
For the love of god, see the directors cut and not the theatrical version!
Rated 26 Jan 2007
80
58th
Surprisingly good performance from Ashton Kutcher. The whole time traveling thing is always interesting to watch and it was cool to see the consequences of his actions.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
81
76th
I didn't think I would like it because I've only seen Ashton Kutcher in films like Just Married and Dude, Wheres my Car? But he delivered a strong performance and it is a very good film.
Rated 16 Feb 2007
59
6th
Philosophy for the masses
Rated 22 Feb 2007
60
21st
The Butterfly Effect is what happens when a potentially interesting, magic realistic idea is executed in that bland, visionless Hollywood style.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
85
65th
unexpected movie
Rated 26 Mar 2007
65
38th
It just doesn't quite have the effect it's supposed to. What could have been a real cool film ended up being sorta like a fucking depressing ride into angst. I know some people who watched this film and came out thinking they saw something profound. Wow, that's pretty fucking sad.
Rated 03 Apr 2007
48
10th
I didn't see all the twists coming, but that doesn't mean I liked the movie, either. Seemed needlessly 'disturbing' and 'edgy'.
Rated 14 Apr 2007
37
11th
Pretentious. Seriously.
Rated 15 May 2007
67
42nd
The points are for the idea of the film, it's a shame they did't do more with this kind of material.
Rated 26 May 2007
60
55th
Good idea, coulda used better actors.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
4th
Strange storyline, unsual progression of events in film
Rated 14 Aug 2007
13
1st
I wish this had been better. The premise, at least, is interesting.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
59th
I guess I gave it such a high number because I watched it sounds off (2 am in the morning). No Aston's whiny voice.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
73rd
The Butterfly effect is a slightly hollywood, but still very enjoyable movie about the consequences of one's actions.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
80th
Way to go Ashton! Get out of your comfort zone. Though sometimes he fell back into the typical typecast role. This movie really shows that Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart are actors and can do different kinds of stuff. Not to mention, it's kind of a cool idea dealing with chaos theory and all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
96th
Wow this movie really made me think!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
37th
Very good movie with Ashton Kutcher playing a serious role. Definitely recommended if you like thrillers and drama.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
17th
This movie does not have the faintest idea what its title really describes, and that's the least of its problems.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
31st
If this were a movie with a young Johnny Depp made in '87 it would have a deserved cult following.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
18th
Too long...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
2nd
Great concept, I'll give it that. But what horrible execution. Preventing one instance of childhood trauma doesn't make someone a frat boy instead of a goth kid, and the main character makes some of the utterly dumbest decisions I've ever seen in a film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
40th
Pretty decent tale except for the gaping plot holes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
74th
My score reflects watching the Directors cut on DVD which includes a superior alternate ending.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
23rd
Good idea but execution was lacking and ending wasn't great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
Very interesting and intense!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
91st
Spooky and plain disturbing at times, Kutcher can actually act!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
43rd
I really enjoyed watching The Butterfly Effect. But with such a great premise, this film could have been so much better. There were many enoying plotholes, but if you don't focus on them, I think you will have a good filmexperience.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
39th
Intelligent sci-fi movie that challenges memory & the way it works. If you enjoy your science fiction a little more intelligent than most then you should enjoy this
Rated 14 Aug 2007
43
22nd
Simply stinky.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
54th
decent.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
69th
Pretty decent movie. The concept is phenomenal, but I believe some of the film's credibility is shot with the use of Ashton Kutcher as it's lead. Don't get me wrong, Kutcher is not at all *bad*....he's just not entirely believeable. You find yourself wanting to laugh at the most disturbing parts, simply because it's Ashton Kutcher, and that's what you do with Ashton Kutcher. Amy Smart and Elden Henson, however, offer brilliant performances that evoke more fitting emotions than Kutcher'
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
6th
I can't take Ashton Kutcher seriously.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
43rd
Not a bad movie. Weird a bit. great story plot, time shifting, editing... Ashton Kutcher pathetic, but worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
0th
Quite possibly the worst movie I have ever seen (and not in an entertaining way, at all)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
11th
Horribly acted and poorly executed, but an interesting idea none-the-less.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
26th
Some people give this movie some undeserved harshness but you know what? This is a fairly entertaining and engaging film. Kutcher adroitly plays his serious role and the film works on some basic level.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
41st
This movie would have been great had it been written by smarter writers and for a smarter audience. It tries too hard to be "edgy" or whatever with grotesquely stupid events and characters. And, really, was Ethan Suplee character even necessary?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
81st
gr8 movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
81st
never thought kutcher could pull it off, put he hit the nail on the head, if you don't like it you don't understand it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
25th
Starts off okay (& surprisingly dark), but once it becomes Aston Kutcher it all went to shit. I was waiting for aston to tell me I'd been punk'd at the end
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
54th
ashton kutcher ... serious?? this was good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
54th
The Hollywood ending is gutless. Check out the alternate ending on the DVD.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
Slick, gritty when it has to be, thought-provoking, and generally not terrible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
13th
Relentlessly unplesant and illogical time hopping drama that trades Springer-style dysfunction for the genre's usual paranoia and second guessing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
13th
Like a bad joke, Kutcher is free of carisma and the supporting cast string along a stupid plot badly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
84th
Good story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
32nd
Ashton Kutcher can't act.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
27th
i saw it less than a year ago and barely remember it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
58th
When I first saw this, I was at first put back by the casting of Ashton Kutcher as Evan Treborn. Honestly though, he does the role well, even if his adult character Evan doesn't say much most of the time. There isn't a HUGE deal of stretched acting, and it seems like his character is a natural fit, which is surprising from his prior acting as Kelso. The plot of this movie is an interesting twist on a weather phenomena, and physics riddle dealing with the concept of chaos.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
70th
A slightly fun if kind of hokey bit of sci-fi worth a watch if only for the novelty of Very Serious Ashton Kutcher and the brutality of the violence.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
THIS IS THE MOVIE
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
8th
If the creators of The Butterfly Effect would have played up the tragic romance elements, and toned down the gratuitousness of its seedier elements, they would have come a long way to making this a much better film.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
65
34th
freaky
Rated 20 Aug 2007
9
62nd
This movie is WAY underrated, it is a kick to watch. Highly, highly recommended.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
75
75th
Good
Rated 24 Aug 2007
90
68th
Awesome film. Would've end a bit earlier but hey, it's hollywood.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
25
1st
Dumb dumb dumb.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
75
53rd
Wow, Kutcher actually acts for once!!! Seriously, apart from that, the film is pretty cool. Has a great idea behind it and it works.

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