Do You Like To Think While Watching?

Rating: 9/10 (6 March 2017)

Do you like to be challenged while watching a movie? Do you like to really think about the repercussions of the actions transpiring on screen? If you answered "Yes" to both of those questions, then "The Butterfly Effect" is a movie for you!
For a basic plot summary, "Butterfly Effect" tells the story of the rather unique Evan (Ashton Kutcher), who as a child begins to experience strange blackouts that frighten mother Andrea (Melora Walters), whose husband had a history of similar experiences. As Evan begins to age, he discovers that his blackouts all revolve around a series of traumatic memories spent with childhood acquaintances Kayleigh (Amy Smart), Lenny (Elden Henson), and Tommy (William Lee Scott). I wish I could delve more into this wonderful film, but to do so would give away too many spoilers and ruin the experience.
There are two things to know about this movie right off the bat:
1. Do not be scared away by Kutcher. No, he is not God's gift to thespians, but this isn't goofy Kelso here. He plays a very good role.
2. Do not give up after the first 30-40, which will seem rather random and disjointed. If you can give the movie at least an hour, you will be hooked.
This is very much a "thinking person's" movie at its core. It deals with relativistic physics and the like. If that is not your cup of tea, then don't bother. If you love to be challenged by your theatrical fare, though, then this one will astound you!