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The Butterfly Effect (2004) 7.7
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7.7/10 from 225,868 users
Metascore: 30/100
Reviews: 1,063 user | 169 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A young man blocks out harmful memories of significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life. |
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Cast
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| Ashton Kutcher | ... | ||
| Melora Walters | ... | ||
| Amy Smart | ... | ||
| Elden Henson | ... | ||
| William Lee Scott | ... | ||
| John Patrick Amedori | ... | ||
| Irene Gorovaia | ... | ||
| Kevin G. Schmidt | ... | ||
| Jesse James | ... | ||
| Logan Lerman | ... | ||
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Sarah Widdows | ... | |
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Jake Kaese | ... | |
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| Eric Stoltz | ... | ||
| Callum Keith Rennie | ... | ||
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Evan Treborn grows up in a small town with his single, working mother and his friends. He suffers from memory blackouts where he suddenly finds himself somewhere else, confused. Evan's friends and mother hardly believe him, thinking he makes it up just to get out of trouble. As Evan grows up he has fewer of these blackouts until he seems to have recovered. Since the age of seven he has written a diary of his blackout moments so he can remember what happens. One day at college he starts to read one of his old diaries, and suddenly a flashback hits him like a brick! Written by Anonymous
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Das Ende ist erst der Anfang (The end is only the beginning.) See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, sexual content, language and brief drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 January 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El efecto mariposa See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$143,748 (Japan) (13 May 2005)Gross:
$143,748 (Japan) (13 May 2005)Company Credits
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[reading aloud as he writes a note]
Evan: If anyone finds this, it means my plan didn't work and I'm already dead. But if I can somehow go back to the beginning of all of this, I might be able to save her.
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Written by Jon Spencer (as Spencer) / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (as Explosion)
Performed by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Courtesy of Matador Records
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Trivia
All of the prison scenes were filmed in a real prison (Washington State) with real prisoners. See more »Goofs
When Evan falls off the couch, after being hypnotized, there are some blood spots on the front of his shirt. just before the scene is over, the blood spots are gone. See more »Quotes
[first lines][reading aloud as he writes a note]
Evan: If anyone finds this, it means my plan didn't work and I'm already dead. But if I can somehow go back to the beginning of all of this, I might be able to save her.
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Connections
Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Dinner for Schmucks/Charlie St. Cloud/Get Low (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"The Midnight Creep"Written by Jon Spencer (as Spencer) / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (as Explosion)
Performed by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Courtesy of Matador Records
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First of all, a fair warning to EVERYONE... this movie is NOT for all audiences. The "R" rating was very well earned in this one; you'll be thinking about how seriously twisted the movie dares to go LONG after you leave.
If you are mature enough to get past the fact that this movie introduces themes that most movies nowadays are too hesitant to venture into, this movie is a beautiful and moving piece of art.
I, like maybe most everyone that went to see it, went off of the trailer that it was just another "going back in time to change the future" movie, which has been done before.
This one is COMPLETELY different.
The Butterfly Effect starts actually in the early stages of each character's life, which I think is effective. You don't really see Ashton Kutcher or Amy Smart until about 30 minutes into the movie, and just when you think the movie won't get any more sick and twisted... you figure out what's ACTUALLY going on during Evan's childhood blackouts.
Every character is built from the ground up, and they maintain true to the plot, even if their roles get switched up a bit.
Some might say that special effects weren't really needed for this movie, but its the special effects that make this all believable.
Every actor in this movie pulls off their parts just right (I feel sorry for the kid that plays Tommy.. I won't throw a spoiler - see it!), and they all come together to make a masterpiece. I was surprised this movie got so many bad reviews.
If you throw the fact that time-travel isn't possible, and that there will always be obvious plot holes in a movie such as this one, and are ready for an emotional roller coaster (you'll either cry or grimace about twice the amount of times you crack a smile), go see this beautiful movie.
Entertainment: 9.0/10
Overall score: 9.5/10