The Butterfly Effect [Director's Cut/Theatrical Cut] [Blu-ray] [2004]

Critics didn't receive this movie to warmly, but trust me... DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. If you get too technical with a movie like this, you take all the joy right out of it. It was a good movie. Entertaining. Engaging. The problem people may see in it is that the idea around it just causes disbelief and makes the serious crowd (like critics) think "how silly!" Just be a little imaginative and enjoy the ride. Literally, this movie is a ride. Basically it's about a child with a tough childhood who has a mental issue in which he discovers that while recalling moments of his past (reading his old diaries), he can travel through time and relive the moment. But, careful...reliving it significantly differently alters his future. The concept itself is really cool. Teens and people in their early 20s would love it. The older crowd may get critical because some of the events of this kids life is very random. If you think to much about it, you would find it silly, but otherwise, it seems cool. Ashton Kutcher was cute in his role. He does exemplify the typical American college boy. I actually think for a movie with a unique sci-fi, paranormal idea like this a more serious actor with a different personality (a more quiet, reserved, unassuming boy) would fit better with the plot. Nevertheless, I watched this movie twice and enjoyed it both times, so 4 stars it is.

I saw this movie a few years back and thought the story line was different and interesting. I even bought the sequel and thought it was just as good as the first movie. I decided to purchase this movie as a Christmas gift for my son because we usually have a movie day with the family on Christmas Day.

I waited far too long to check this movie out. I recently saw a bit of it on TV and didn't get a chance to finish it, so I picked it up. I am so glad that I did. It is a dark movie that is disturbing in a way, but very fun to watch. I highly recommend it for anyone who feels like they want to watch a thought inducing movie. Aston Kutcher gives a great performance.

A very interesting, thought-provoking movie about the ripple effects of our actions to our future and to others. A surprise that the movie is so good. I would not think something with Ashton Kutcher would be good, but the person who recommended this to me was right!

Ashton Kutcher did a wonderful job as the lead in the sci-fi thriller that wll have you on the edge of your seat. Anybody that wants to travel back into time to change the past, never thinks about what will happen to the future, and this movie could make a person rethink time travel

Truly original and amazing acting by Ashton Kutcher, which was surprising I must say. The movie definitely has some strange content but it is highly entertaining and one I can watch on almost any night. It certainly is fun despite some of the content involved.

This is a movie that not many of my friends had seen before, and after they watch it, they become a fan. I like a good science fiction type of movie and this is one. It took me more that one watching to figure a few things out. My wife likes it too.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT IS MY FAVE!!!!!!!!!! I WOULD RECOMED IT FOR ANY ONE!!! BUT MAKE SURE IF YOU ARE UNDER LIKE 15 ASK A PARENT CAUSE I SAW THIS WHEN I WAS 12 AND IT IS PRETTY BAD ABOUT LANGUE AND OTHER STUFF!!!!! BEST MOVIE EVER!!!