Butterfly Effect, The (2004)

2.5 out of 4

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Ethan Suplee, Eric Roberts

Director: Eric Bress, J Mackye Gruber

Time: 113 mins

Viewed: in home theatre

Kutcher plays a student who discovers he can travel back in time to his most traumatic childhood events and change the course of history. He soon realises, much to his horror, the changes aren't always for the better. Interesting premise is marred by a weak, rushed ending that leaves one wondering, "That's it?" TV star Kutcher is adequate in a dramatic role; more impressive is Smart, whose part calls on her to portray a pretty co-ed one moment and a drug addict in a latter scene.

(c) Joe Wong (17 August 2004)