An excellent surprise

Rating: 7/10 (2 September 2004)

I went to see "The Butterfly Effect" with few expectations and, to be honest, the one expectation I had was rather low. Could Ashton act ? The answer is a surprising YES, and the movie is far superior than one might expect.
Not only is this movie well written (with a screenplay far more original than I thought it would be), but the directing is clever and delivers some pretty good thrills. I was often scared and actually did care about the characters, which is not really something you might expect from a teen thriller movie. And it's not just that : "The Butterfly Effect" is at times moving and also has its funny moments. The supporting cast is good too : Amy Smart does an excellent job portraying different versions of the same girl, according to the way events happen.
I guess "The Butterfly Effect" will become one of those overlooked movies that gain cult status as years go by...