Review of The Butterfly Effect (2004) by Jacob B — 05 Mar 2018
Well, well, well. Look what we have here. A critics vs. audiences movie where once again critics are assholes and audiences are not. I'd have nearly thought that Zack Snyder directed this movie. The Butterfly Effect is noted by audiences as showing that Ashton Kutcher can act despite his poor reputation on anything that isn't That '70s Show or Dude, Where's My Car? Butterfly Effect is convoluted but it knows it's convoluted.
We're just as confused about these alternate realities as Event Reborn is. Yes, that's what his name actually is. Evan Treborn = Event Reborn. What would I do without you, TV Tropes? Besides having a life? The premise provides a unique take on time-travel.
It has some implausibility sure but wouldn't you be alarmed if a 7-year-old who's been acting innocent suddenly began cursing and playing the precocious kid despite lack of establishment that he was precocious? It all results in a bittersweet ending that teaches us about letting go of the things we want the most.
The Butterfly Effect is not as bad as the critics let on. Especially since the direct-to-DVD sequels are not only in-name-only but also half-assed rehashes of the first film from what I heard with only one or two things shoehorned in to remove doubts that it's a sequel.
This review of The Butterfly Effect (2004) was written by Jacob B on 05 Mar 2018.
The Butterfly Effect has generally received positive reviews.
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