Virtual Masterpiece in Disguise (warning some details revealed)

Rating: 10/10 (31 January 2004)

The Butterfly Effect was virtually a masterpiece in disguise before encountered on the big screen. The deliberate use of flashback sequences and character regeneration was phenomenal. The story was sound and yet unique because of it's transitions through time and characterization. The growth of the protagonist throughout the piece allowed an emotional interaction with the audience. The movie is frightening to watch and a thrill to continue the journey in one man's struggle to fix the past and capture the lost memories of his childhood. The cinematography is beautiful. The direction is insightful. The acting is tart. And the movie is artfully edited.