Watch it Twice if you only seen it once!!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2004)

*****SPOILERS**********

I originally saw this film in theatres when it was first released. I enjoyed the film but saw several holes in the theatre version. One hole is why would the filmmakers open doors and never return to them, such as the door the psychic opens when she tells Evan he has no soul and was never meant to be.

If you saw the theatrical version and was not satisfied, rent the Directors cut on DVD and the film will leave you pleased. The original ending planned(the one in the Directors Cut) makes the film so much better. It all makes sense at the end and except for minor flaws, most of the questions asked get answered at the end.
"The Butterfly Effect" is a good sci-fi film that deals with Time Travel in the right way. Showing the consequences of actions. Sometimes we are asked to believe that these actions only effect the lives of the involved but after watching the end of the directors cut, Evan's final Trip makes the largest difference. More lives are touched than ever before.

Ashton Kutcher gives us one of his finest performances, out doing his role in Dude,Where's My Car. I found myself getting wrapped up in the film and his performance that I forgot I dislike most of Kutcher's work. The supporting cast also puts on good performances. I really enjoyed Amy Smart in this film.
All in all, I think if you sit back and watch the Directors Cut of "The Butterfly Effect" you will enjoy the film for what it is, a good sci-fi classic. Best part about the Directors cut, it erases any thought of a sequel to ruin this film.