Don't be dissuaded by the negative reviews

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2004)

I think the negative reviews have more do to do with the Hollywood press machine out to get this young man (and, no, I'm NOT a big fan of his) who seemed to 1) come out of nowhere 2) star in several relatively successful TV shows 3) make a string of OK movies and 4) date a Hollywood glamour puss. This seems to be their `big chance,' if you will to `get him'
But what's to get? This is a very good, if not great movie. This is a story that has been told several times before, and, yet, the writers, directors, and especially the young cast, bring many, many new fresh angles to it. It's a great yarn, a few laughs, lots of suspense, and most importantly a well told story-driven movie that makes you think.
Kutcher does a credible job no matter where he lands in his time travels.. He plays a young boy/teen/young man/adult trying to make things right.

So, Ashton, if you're reading this: Know that you have a fine movie on your hands, the directing and writing are impressive, and this will be a cult hit not unlike the `Donnie Darko' phenom. Be content in knowing that your negative reviewers `just don't get it.'