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Chaos Theory

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 27m
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Ryan Reynolds in Chaos Theory (2007)
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The story of an obsessively organized efficiency expert whose life unravels in unexpected ways when fate forces him to explore the serendipitous nature of love and forgiveness.The story of an obsessively organized efficiency expert whose life unravels in unexpected ways when fate forces him to explore the serendipitous nature of love and forgiveness.The story of an obsessively organized efficiency expert whose life unravels in unexpected ways when fate forces him to explore the serendipitous nature of love and forgiveness.

  • Director
    • Marcos Siega
  • Writer
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Emily Mortimer
    • Stuart Townsend
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    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • Marcos Siega
    • Writer
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • Stars
      • Ryan Reynolds
      • Emily Mortimer
      • Stuart Townsend
    • 68User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Frank Allen
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Susan
    Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend
    • Buddy Endrow
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Paula Crowe
    Mike Erwin
    Mike Erwin
    • Ed
    Constance Zimmer
    Constance Zimmer
    • Peg the Teacher
    Matreya Fedor
    Matreya Fedor
    • Jesse Allen (7 years)
    Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois
    • Jesse Allen
    Chris William Martin
    Chris William Martin
    • Damon
    Jovanna Burke
    Jovanna Burke
    • Maid of Honor
    • (as Jovanna Huguet)
    Christopher Jacot
    Christopher Jacot
    • Best Man
    Alessandro Juliani
    Alessandro Juliani
    • Ken
    Lisa Calder
    Lisa Calder
    • Sherri
    Ty Olsson
    Ty Olsson
    • Evil Ferryman
    Jocelyne Loewen
    Jocelyne Loewen
    • Pregnant Nancy
    Patricia Idlette
    • Nurse
    Denalda Williams
    Denalda Williams
    • Head Nurse
    David Berner
    • Frank's Doctor
    • Director
      • Marcos Siega
    • Writer
      • Daniel Taplitz
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    • Trivia
      Ryan Reynolds plays Elisabeth Harnois's father despite being less than three years older than her (945 days to be specific). Emily Mortimer, who plays Elisabeth Harnois's mother, is less than eight years older than her in real life.
    • Goofs
      Ryan complains that his wife sets his clocks forward to give him more time but then says it actually gives him less time. Moving a clock forward would make Ryan arrive places ten minutes EARLY, so the wife is right and Ryan (and the writers) are wrong. e.g. His watch would say 9:00 when it was really 8:50.
    • Quotes

      Frank Allen: Ever hear of chaos theory, Ed? It's a science, tries to determine underlying patterns in chaotic systems. Weather, ocean currents, blood flow, that sort of thing. But it turns out that there are few things more chaotic than the beat of a human heart. Its beating up, slowing down. Pretty face, flight of stairs. It's always changing depending on what's happening out there. It's an erratic son of a bitch. But underneath all of that bump-da-bump mess, there is in fact a pattern, the truth, and it's love. Most important thing about love is that we choose to give it, and we choose to receive it. Making it the least random act in the entire universe. It transcends blood, it transcends betrayal and all the dirt that makes us human. If you can figure that out, the Jake Lees of the world got nothing on you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Street Kings/Chaos Theory/My Blueberry Nights/Smart People/Young @ Heart (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      You Fall Off
      Written by Steve Tagliere

      Performed by Gingersol

      Courtesy of Gingersol

      By Arrangement with Bug

    User reviews68

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    A surprising gem
    This film is about a very organised man whose life is turned into chaos by an accidental revelation.

    Though there are a lot of comedic moments in the film, I think it is more of an drama about Frank finding out that organisation and efficiency does not make him any happier. This realisation and complete personal change is engagingly portrayed throughout the film. Frank's situation connects to the viewers, and easily evokes much sympathy.

    The ending is touching and well told. It explores what is more important in life. Is it the job, family or deeper values such as forgiveness? "Chaos Theory" is a surprising gem. It is an engaging, heart warming and yet light hearted and comedic all at the same time. Watch it if you have the chance!
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    • Gordon-11
    • Jul 27, 2008

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    • Wasn't Jim Carrey cast as Frank Allen?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2007 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La théorie du chaos
    • Filming locations
      • Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Lone Star Film Group
      • Land Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $240,476
    • Gross worldwide
      • $338,440
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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