Worst movie of the year

Rating: 3/10 (6 July 2004)

The Butterfly Effect may be the worst I have seen this year. It has good performances and an intriguing story, but all for naught. The film is too long, too dark, and too depressing. What were the writers of this film thinking by making a film about time travel in which none of the alternate realities is appealing? I know Ashton Kutchner,Demi Moore's boy toy, is trying to stretch as an actor, but he is overshadowed by his much better co-stars who are much better. No matter which ending (the DVD has no fewer than four) you choose, it is not worth going through this grim tale. If I wanted to watch something depressing, I'll make a movie about my life. My advice: just talk to a therapist and skip this piece of junk. You may need therapy after this downer of a movie. 3/10