Review of The Butterfly Effect (2004) by Arlene A — 27 Jan 2014

I've seen this movie several times and find it very well written and directed. Evan at 7 is amazing when he screams at his father in the jail visit.

This review of The Butterfly Effect (2004) was written by Arlene A on 27 Jan 2014.

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