I thought that the movie was simply brilliant

Rating: Null/10 (31 January 2004)

I am generally not a fan of "horror movies" but I found this movie to be so captivating that any gore or otherwise disturbing scenes were easily accepted as pivotal points in the movie. This movie is not to be seen if you are expecting a "feel good' movie or wish to be "entertained" only. I firmly believe that a great deal of the negative reviews are made simply because the viewer did not understand the movie. This is one of those films that you HAVE to pay attention...be ready to think about it long after you have left the theater. I am not too familiar with Ashton Kutcher's work aside from "Dude, Where's My Car" and "Just Married" but this film was a great tribute to Ashton's versatility as an actor. Equally commendable was Amy Smart's performance as well as the young cast members who played Evan and Kayleigh as children. This movie will definetely make you think about all the times that we have wished for the ability to go back and relive one moment in time. To anyone who believes that there are holes in the plot of this exceptional film...please take some more time to really think about the story, see it again if you must, but when you are able to recognize the depth and the brilliance of this film, you will surely correct yourselves for saying that there are holes in this plot!!! The Butterfly effect was by far one of the most exceptional films that I have seen in a long time!