The Butterfly Effect Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Change one thing, change everything.
Such minor changes, such huge consequences.
Das Ende ist erst der Anfang (The end is only the beginning.)
Evan Treborn grows up in a small town with his single working mom and his friends. He suffers from memory blackouts where he suddenly finds himself somewhere else, confused. Evans' friends and mom hardly believe him, thinking he makes it up just to get out of trouble, something bad always seems to happen during these blackouts. As Evan grows up he has less 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!
| Ashton Kutcher | Evan Treborn |
| Amy Smart | Kayleigh Miller |
| Melora Walters | Andrea Treborn |
| Elden Henson | Lenny Kagan |
| William Lee Scott | Tommy Miller |
| John Patrick Amedori | Evan Treborn at 13 |
| Irene Gorovaia | Kayleigh Miller at 13 |
| Kevin Schmidt | Lenny at 13 |
| Jesse James | Tommy Miller at 13 |
| Logan Lerman | Evan Treborn at 7 |
| Sarah Widdows | Kayleigh Miller at 7 |
| Jake Kaese | Lenny Kagan at 7 |
| Cameron Bright | Tommy Miller at 7 |
| Eric Bress |
| J. Mackye Gruber |
7.70 out of 10 (49477 votes)
Visitor Reviews
The Kutcher Effect (or when able second bananas on TV do films) (aka, the French Stewart Effect)
posted on 24 Aug 2009This psychological time travel experiment would have enough problems with just its' less than well thought out script, but then they had to go and add Ashton Kutcher to it. Kutcher plays a young man, plagued by mental blackouts his whole life, who eventually discovers a bizarre ability to travel mentally back through his life to change his past, and, repeatedly, his present. This script manages to lose the ability to make any character likable, making them all pathetic and/or cardboard by turns, as the movie wallows in abuse revenge fantasies, prison rape scenarios, and, oh yeah, plenty of underage drinking, during a stint of which it seems this script was written.
better than some think
posted on 24 Aug 2009*** SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS***I really enjoyed this movie, and I saw some elements in it that others may have glossed over or ignored altogether. I am an older person, definitely not the MTV generation, consider myself fairly literate and informed, so I offer a different perspective of a review.I just watched this again for the second time, after about three or four months, and although the shock effect of some scenes was softened the underlying realization at the conclusion was the same. This movie is about life, about people, about each and everyone of us who has ever loved someone or something and lost that love and as is so natural that we wished and wanted to get it back, to make it right. Forget the graphic details, Tarantino-esque plot contributions, the basis of the whole film comes down to a person doing whatever they can in their power (albeit embodied with imaginary powers) to do good and make things better for all ( a universal sentiment) **almost** without regards to their own well being. I say almost because if that surmise was true then the film would have stopped ***SPOILER** don't read this if you still haven't seen the movie ** when Kutcher came back as the cripple. You have to give the film credit for showing a true side of human nature, because Kutcher was not satisfied at seeing his love with someone else and little future for himself (although the film offered his mothers condition as the reason for his last move). I say it was more because he wanted to see his true love take another direction besides that what happened when he was crippled, because it was too painful to be so close to him. The ending sums it up, it gives the impression that hope still persists, as well as a plot for a part two.May have benefited from a little better acting but overall wasn't bad, the average is 7.4 I think I can go along with that. This isn't a movie for you to second guess the forensics of, the message is deeper and more bonded to the human condition. Looking for perfect answers and rationalizations will not satisfy you, look more to your emotions.
Good movie RUINED with a single scene!!!!
posted on 22 Aug 2009May be considered a spoiler!Okay, a very good movie. Why the whole prison scene? Until then he was a "time shaper" of sorts. When he wakes up with no arms, his buddies only knew him with no arms, right? So, how come he goes back to his school and slams his hands into the spiked memo holders and goes back to prison (through time) and his cell mate all of the sudden believes he saw the scars on his palms appear?! How could he have known him WITHOUT the scars? The title itself has to do with, "time being so delicate a butterfly's wing flap can change it", or something, follow? So how could something so dramatic like slamming his palms into the spikes not only, land him back in the same jail cell with NOTHING different?I don't believe I am nit-picking here. It is not a blooper or a faux pas. It is a complete change of story! A good movie with a well thought out story is hard to find. To bad the powers that be RUINED an otherwise great movie!!
Mindblowing
posted on 18 Aug 2009My parents told me not to watch this film. For it was "impossible" to grasp. But I insisted on seeing it, and it was no mistake of mine. It isn't a very difficult movie if you just try to understand what Evan is going through. He had black-outs where important stuff happens. He doesn't remember it, although all the people around him do. And those events change their lives, and with their lives changes the life of Evan. Evan wants that the people around him are problem free. He doesn't want Kayleigh to die and he doesn't want Tommy in jail. Evan finds out later in life what happened in those black outs. He even finds out that he can change the past and with that the future. The Butterfly Effect is never boring. You'll be thinking the whole time how an event he changed could change his future. A found myself thinking what he has to change. I really could understand what he wanted with his life and I tried to change it with him.
Damn Good!
posted on 16 Aug 2009I knew about this movie before the trailer was on the net, and since day one it had my attention. I went into the theater looking forward to what I was about to see and I have to tell you, this movie was GREAT! It was everything I wanted it to be, it had thrills, laughs, and drama. I thought Ashton Kutcher was pretty good in it, I though maybe his acting would ruin the movie but no, he did a good job. After it was over I realized that I was completely satisfied and knew it had to be one of my favorites. So great job to the writer/director and the actors, Elden Henson was very good along with William Lee Scott. So I give this movie 5 out of 5, it was damn good!
I wanted to love this
posted on 10 Aug 2009I really wanted to love this film. As it was, it was alright, but it could have been much better. First of all, there was some serious acting issues in the film. Ashton wasn't so bad, but other parts of the cast, like his mom, really was. The story was cool, but there were some really forced plot points in the beginning, and in the very end which hurts the film. It seems to me that the makers had this great idea, and knew in general what they wanted to do, but needed a quick way out because they just couldn't figure out what else to do. All of the plot problems could have easily been solved though with just a little reworking. No other real major complaints, and fairly enjoyable.
Hopefully it too will get lost in time...
posted on 08 Aug 2009SOME SPOILERSMovie critics out there will think The Butterfly Effect is a cleverly written and thought provoking film that needs to be watched over and over again to develop it's true meaning.Simply Put: Those people are as moronic as this movie.The Butterfly Effect is just another poorly directed and even worse written film to try and shock its audience with kiddy porn, senseless murder and fiery animal abuse.But, despite all the bad points of this movie, credit has to be given to the casting directors for finding not one, but two young teenage actors that have that same dumbfounded expression to play younger versions of Ashton Kutcher.Kutcher and his swarm of mini-hims play a brilliant young psychology student, who as a young boy was haunted by series of blackouts. So, as a boy he kept a series of journals, documenting the times he could remember in hopes to jog his memories back.All ready, the idea of Kutcher as a brilliant young psychology student makes this movie completely unbelievable.What the journals do instead, years later, is take him back in time to the moment of his blackout and let him try to change the events that transpired. This leads to a series of `what-if's' as he tries repeatedly to save his childhood sweetheart, played by a series of young actresses and Amy Smart, from disastrous consequences, each worse and brought upon by his meddling.What starts off as interesting quickly turns into laughable, due completely to the poorly written script which has that feeling it was penned by a failing philosophy student who has taken a first year screenwriting class one too many times.
Mind blowing
posted on 08 Aug 2009I've only just finished watching this film, and I have to say, during the first half hour, I wasn't sure I could finish watching it. At first it comes across as something of a horror movie - some very intense violence that might make some people flinch and look away (I know I did).But peserverance brought its rewards, and I have to say, this is probably the best film I've seen all year. The less you know about the plot the better, as it takes a while to wind into the main theme of the film, but when it does start to pick up speed you can't help but get sucked into what's going on.Superb.
Scar Tissue
posted on 06 Aug 2009This is just a quick question. When they go back to the dog burning and tommy gets stabbed his sister - i forget her name - has obviously been hit in the face this time not the side of the head as before. This leads to the massive scar she has when she grows up to be a prostitute in the new reality. Does anyone know what happens differently that leads to this. I know from looking at the message boards that there is an alternate ending but is there a deleted scene which explains this. Also if anyone's willing to go through and outline the deleted scenes that'd be cool. I just saw the film on TV last night and don't think it was good enough to shell out for the DVD but am curious.
Surprise performances all around
posted on 06 Aug 2009I was really apprehensive about Kutcher making a "serious" movie (if you can call it that). But he, and including most others, really did a good job emoting the characters.I really love stories based on time travel, so I'm very picky when it comes to reviewing movies about them. I must admit, this movie wasn't as stupid or cheesy as it could have been. I thought the premise was very good, and the ending shows a side of true love that isn't always preferred in typical "Hollywood" romance type movies.The ultimate sacrifice by both the son and the father has to be commended even though it's not really the most enjoyable part of the movie (or, with the father, not that obvious either).All in all, a very tight little film, you'll definitely like it if you like the genre.
A real surprise and a pleasant one
posted on 02 Aug 2009I rented this movie in the directors cut edition with very low expectations. After all the the main part was for Ashton Kutcher of infamous just married and punk'ed fame.. both outings are pretty high on my crap list.However after seeing this movie I stand corrected. I still don't like Ashton but the story in this movie is so compelling that you swiftly forget that what he has made in the past. Within 10 minutes you will be absorbed into the story, the excessive amount of violence and some real shockers. I have seen a lot of time traveling movies, most of them aren't very good but this one takes a different and intelligent turn.This isn't a movie for people looking for a light hearted story though; throughout the whole movie you are battered with disturbing images where the excessive violence by and to children is note worthy. Combine this with the fact that every change the main character makes in the past turns out well...not all to positive.The directors cut ending gives the viewer the final blow and leads basically to a very sad conclusion which gives the word doomed a whole new meaning.Somehow the movie reminded me of Imposter, not many people saw that movie which is a shame but it had the same last blow ending.I can recommend this movie for anyone who isn't looking for a popcorn flick but really wants a good story and isn't fainthearted.. and get the directors cut if you can.
Why do people like this movie?
posted on 02 Aug 2009**Possible Spoilers!** I did not want to see this movie in the first place and I really regret actually watching it. I mean, I'm not a big fan of Ashton Kutcher becoming a serious dramatic actor- he should definitely stick to comedy. The main reason for me not wanting me to see it was because of him, and perhaps I would have liked it more if someone else had played his character. But the movie stunk with or without him. I do think it was a good story in some ways. Sometimes it kept you interest, but most of the time I was just waiting to figure out what really happened in the blackouts and get the stupid movie over with. This movie only keeps people's attention because it just keeps dragging on! And what is this movie- a sci-fi thriller or some cheesy romance story? I must say some of the "what could have been" scenarios were just plain stupid. I was getting really annoyed with the little Ashton calling the dad "f-bag." The part where they burn the notebooks, so cheesy! Ashton with stubs for arms and then trying to commit suicide? Come on! The bad kid turning into a Jesus freak? Each scenarios just kept getting more and more absurd. I could go on more about how much I hated this movie, but I'll spare you. If you want to see a good psychological thriller, DON'T waste your time on this one!!!
one heck of a movie!
posted on 29 Jul 2009I went into this movie thinking I was going to be extemely confused and possible bored. But I gotta say "Boy was I Wrong!" This movie was great, the story was a little unbelievable, but hey it's a movie. Not everything is going to be real. But I got into this movie right from the start, there was never a dull moment. And you were always left wondering, now I won't say much about the movie itself, because anyone who hasn't seen it yet, should just be surprised. But basically, Evan (Ashton Kutcher) can change his future by remembering his past. But everytime he does someone close to him turns out messed up. And so he has to figure out how to make everyone happy. I also gotta say I was truly saddened by the end, when you see it, you'll see what I mean. But I actually like movies that don't turn out the way you hope for them too!! Leaves you wondering what if? Anyways I give this movie 10/10. Go see it!!! Best movie I have seen in a long time!
A Much Better Movie Than You Would Suspect...
posted on 29 Jul 2009THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT- THEATRICAL CUT (4 outta 5 stars)THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT- DIRECTOR'S CUT (3+ outta 5 stars)Now normally I tend to prefer movies that let the writer/director tell the story that they want to without having to water it down for mass consumption. In this case I have to say that the ending they they were forced to re-shoot for the theatrical release of this movie is a much more emotional, resonant and appropriate ending than the bleak, cold and grotesque finale they had originally planned. On the US DVDs you get the choice of which version to see (foreign editions only have the less compelling director's version)... so North American viewers can make up their own mind about which ending they prefer. I would suggest watching the theatrical cut first... and then check out the director's cut... which would you prefer to think of as the "real" ending?As for the movie itself... don't be put off by the idea of Ashton Kutcher in the lead role. He does quite a good job in a serious part quite different from his usual TV persona. He plays a college student who, having been plagued by mental blackouts all his life, devotes himself to the study of human memory. Eventually he finds that by re-reading old journal entries he can will himself back in time to experience the events he had blacked out... and even CHANGE THEM using the knowledge that his older self possesses. Unfortunately one small change in the past causes some HUGE ramifications in his present day world. Can't say too much more about the plot without giving away the many fun surprises. Believable performances and a basic seriousness give the film an urgency that is sometimes missing in modern fantasy films of this type.
this film is about a man who wishes he could change his life for the better
posted on 27 Jul 2009this film was fairly strong at the beginning, which is where a lot of films are at their weakest. The way that it was set out at the beginning left the viewer with a lot of questions, which I think helped relate to the confusion of the character. I liked this in a film because I often think films tend to give too much away to the viewer, and I personally like to guess and try to work it out myself, partly because when you're relating to the confusion of a character it helps you understand the emotions they encounter in the situations they are put in, and I found this a lot in this film. A lot of films kill characters and perform a lot of similar acts as though they mean nothing, which doesn't seem realistic, but this film kept it more realistic, and i found it easier to relate like this, because events were treated in such a way that they all seemed to have meaning. Although I thought this film was good emotionally, and kept the viewer entertained at the beginning, I found that after a while I began to understand the point and found it slightly boring, and I found the ending fairly predictable. But in spite of this, the ending left me feeling uneasily satisfied, questioning the rights and wrongs I encountered during the film, and trying to make sense of them all, which I found rather interesting, because, in a way, it showed me the daring to question right and wrong, and whether thats what matters, and also questioned happiness. Overall I quite enjoyed this film but it could have been a bit shorter in the middle.
Very Under-rated
posted on 27 Jul 2009Have now seen this film 4 times since it's release in the cinema, and have most recently watched it tonight, after buying the Directors Cut. It's an extremely well done and thought provoking film, about 'What If' - which is something we have all thought at one point. The fact that the story is dark and slightly uncomfortable (childhood abuse, etc) - does add to the story and sets the tone. Having seen the directors cut, this ending was much better than the cinematic relsease, and it certainly did shock me, but again in a thought provoking way.If you like films that make you think, even after watching them - then this is one for you and highly recommended.
Butterfly Effect
posted on 25 Jul 2009I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I was glued to the television the whole time. I think the whole story was original. I was a little skeptical about Ashton Kutcher, but I really enjoyed his acting. Its kind of hard to take Ashton Kutcher seriously when her stars in such movies like Dude where is my Car. But lets not forget the great KEANU REEVES who was in Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure. Look at him now!! I do agree that he does have a long way to go. I can also say that I was happy to see him out of that stupid character that he plays on That 70's Show. The Eric Soltz character was incredible. Hes a fantastic actor. Loved him in Pulp Fiction. I thought the movie was great. I'm glad I finally saw it and I will recommend it to my friends.
Ashton Kutcher tries to take on a serious role and succeeds in the process
posted on 23 Jul 2009Me and my friend Piggums saw this movie opening day and payed alot of money for it but don't regret it. Everyone should applaud Ashton Kutcher for having the balls to take on a serious role. Well, I guess it payed of because the movie was awsome and is now our (me and Piggums)favorite movie. ANYONE WHO HASEN'T SEEN IT , DON'T LISTEN TO PROFESSIONAL CRITICS BECAUSE THEY ONLY LIKE THE MASTERPIECES AND TRY TO TELL PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.(Example)Mallrats,was shot down by critics like Roger Ebert , Gene Shalit , and all the other"professional critics" all gave it 1 star out of 4, but, If you look up Mallrats on this website you will see it scored 7.1 out of 10 , that is pretty good isn't it. That is what this website is about the people, not the professionals.Most people say they didn't like Dude , Where's My Car, but half of them do like the movie and are just agreeing with the critics either to act like they know a good movie when they see one or because they can't think for themselves or both.
Me:10/10 Piggums:10/10 /20
A very good film, Donnie Darko-ish
posted on 21 Jul 2009Never mind the upstuck people giving this film a hard time, this is indeed a good film. I doesn't have any particular famous actors, you just seen them around, and that is good. The acting quite good, and the plot is mesmerizing and fun as it twists and turns. I can in some ways be compared to Donnie Darko, but unfortunately it doesn't have Donnie Darko's excellent music. It does however deliver some scenes that are quite on par if not a bit better than what Donnie Darko was. Watch this move with a bunch of friends, then break out the redwine and discuss existential and scientific view on life, our movement through time and you'll have one freakin' cool evenin' ahead.X.
Disgusting movie
posted on 28 Aug 2009We could only watch about the first thirty minutes of this movie, we stopped watching after the evil brother had burned a dog alive with lighter fluid in a burlap sack. I suppose it is a statement about us that we kept watching after the child pornography depiction, after the evil brother beat senseless a teenager twice his size and was only removed from the theater; watching the brother strike his sister with a 4x4 timber on the head, which should have killed her; seeing his sister's bruises (child abuse) from her pedophile father. Perhaps we are wimps, but this movie is quite disturbing and not what we personally like to see. I'm sure it has appeal to those who are more jaded to the violence to which we have sadly become accustomed.I find myself agreeing with the critics in panning this movie and cannot understand the viewpoints of those who find this movie watchable. But I do respect their right (and mine) to voice an opinion.On the other hand, the mechanics of the movie (acting, cinematography, etc.) seem to be quite good.