Engaging supernatural thriller with thought provoking themes

Rating: Null/10 (5 August 2008)

This film is about a man who travels back in time to change his past, hoping it would create a better future.
Wow. I am impressed by "The Butterfly Effect". The plot is very engaging. The supernatural suspense that it creates captivates me throughout the film. How is this change going to end up? Is it really better than the existing reality? And for the first time, Ashton Kutcher looks like a real actor with acting skills. That's quite an achievement on its own!
For me, it is also a thought provoking film. The obvious message is that you cannot play God. Everything is destined to be, and messing about causes unimaginable consequences. Another less obvious thought simmers below the surface though. Just when you think your life is bad, there could be a certain you in an alternate universe, living a life infinitely worse than the one you are having. This may make you accept and cope your reality and be more positive.