Oihan Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) I saw it earlier this morning. It is such an awesome movie...probably one of the best I've seen. I'd definitely have to say this one of my favorites. Ashton Kutcher does a great job in this film...pulled it off nicely. The Butterfly Effect is somewhat trippy. I'd go more into detail about the movie...but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it. I highly recommend this movie...so go see it if you haven't already! I can't wait for it to come out on DVD! Edited January 24, 2004 by Oihan Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 The reports from Sundance are not good... The film and its star were panned after being screened at the Sundance Festival recently - Variety magazine said it "grows more ridiculous by the quarter-hour" and The Boston Globe said it was "hooted off the screen at Sundance". Quote
eriku Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) Is there any moment in the film where Kelso just blurts out, "Damn, Jackie!!" for no apparent reason? Edited January 24, 2004 by eriku Quote
Oihan Posted January 24, 2004 Author Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) Bah...I say Sundance is full of it. From what I've come to find...when people can't grasp something, they get frustrated with it and give up...hating/disliking it. The movie is based off a Theory...they obviously must not be able to grasp the concept of it all...hence thinking the plot "grows more ridiculous by the quarter-hour." I say poo on them. The movie 0wnz. If anything, don't take anyone's word...go see the movie for yourself if it has caught your attention. I just think it's an awesome movie.... I don't think you'll be disappointed.... Edited January 24, 2004 by Oihan Quote
EXO Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Is there any moment in the film where Kelso just blurts out, "Damn, Jackie!!" for no apparent reason? BURN!!! Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Dude! Where's his car? This movie got a 4.7 out of 10 (rotten) rating at Rotten Tomatoes, which averages ratings from nearly 100 reviews. I'm not about to blow 10 bucks on a movie just because 1 person went against the grain and said it 0wnz when the majority of reviews advised using your hard earned money else where. Quote
Effect Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I still want to see. Its one of the few movies which trailers have really caught my interest. The concept alone is enough to make want to see for myself what its about, though I'll have to wait till its on on DVD or download it since I can't get a movie theater while away at college. No car yet. Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Still, this movie is getting killed... Quote
the white drew carey Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I almost laughed when I saw the trailer. It looks like such crap. Sure, the base concept is sound, but when you think of it so was the concept for Robot Jox or Johnny Mnemonic. Add in the fact that the scene they keep showing in the trailers of a house exploding and throwing a character back (is it Kelso?) looks like one of the worst special effects of the new millenium. For those who care, here's The Onion's scathingly hilarious review. Quote
EXO Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I still want to see. Its one of the few movies which trailers have really caught my interest. The concept alone is enough to make want to see for myself what its about, though I'll have to wait till its on on DVD or download it since I can't get a movie theater while away at college. No car yet. Dude... where's YOUR car? Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I actually saw it last night (got free tickets) and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. The premise is completely ludicrous, but if you're willing to suspend belief for a while, it's an ok movie. The first half of the movie, regarding Kutcher's past, was forgettable. Also, every character was portrayed as an extremist. For example, there's the extremely "bad" guy and an extremely "good" girl. The characters were lacking in depth. I guess I enjoyed it because I've often wondered about alternate realities myself. Quote
valkyrietestpilot Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 i'm interested in seeing this 1. the trailers look interesting & i usually don't listen to others when they review a movie. everybody bashed "waterworld" & it's 1 of my favorite movies Quote
uminoken Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I quite enjoyed it. Yeah it's a Twilight Zon-er, but those are always fun. And yes Ashton can act. Don't come expecting (as sundance often does) art but if you just want a reality-warping ride, by all means go fo it. Quote
Max Jenius Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Both Sundance and The Onion seem to review movies based on how smart/clever everyone will think their opinions are. Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I'm sorry but I'll NEVER give my $ to an Ashton Kutcher movie......PUNK'D was already bad enough. Quote
bsu legato Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Meh. My desire to see this one is dwindling very fast. The trailers were interesting, but so far the reviews (I mean the reliable ones, not the jokey trash-the-movie ones) have been mixed at best. I'll wait for the cheap seats....if one of my friends doesn't download it first. Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I'm sorry but I'll NEVER give my $ to an Ashton Kutcher movie......PUNK'D was already bad enough. Cameron Crowe kicked him off his new movie because he couldn't act. That's all you gotta know. You might as well go see a Steven Seagal movie. Quote
bsu legato Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 You might as well go see a Steven Seagal movie. You mean, he might as well rent a Segal movie, cuz they're all straight to video. Quote
soze Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I'm still waiting for the punch line from the original post? Quote
JELEINEN Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 I saw the tailers. Am I right in assuming the title is a Ray Bradbury reference? Quote
Druna Skass Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 Is there ever a time where that guy doesn't portray a retard? Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 (edited) I saw the tailers. Am I right in assuming the title is a Ray Bradbury reference? Yes, its Chaos Theory. Edited January 25, 2004 by Duke Togo Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Is there ever a time where that guy doesn't portray a retard? I would guess its probably because he is one. Quote
GreenGuy42 Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 a retard AND a Chemical Engineering major.... I agree he acts the part, but anyone who completes THAT field has my respect, and I'm Aerospace... Quote
Oihan Posted January 25, 2004 Author Posted January 25, 2004 (edited) You'd think that Ashton Kutcher is a poor actor.... But you guys keep referring to the movies he's been where he acts like a complete retard...I'd say he's done a damn good job of pulling that off if that's all you guys can make referrences to. As GreenGury42 said...he is a Chemical Engineer...Biochemical to be exact. He's far from being a retard. I myself was kinda skeptical with him being such a comedian and all when it comes to the film industry...but he really pulled off a serious roll. Edit: So you guys know, I liked Bad Boyz II, loved ROTK, and hated Bad Santa. Bad Santa has to be the worst comedy I've ever seen...didn't laugh through the entire movie...and I love comedies.... Just thought I'd give you guys an idea to where I stand with movies to give you guys a better perception so to say Edited January 25, 2004 by Oihan Quote
bsu legato Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 I wouldn't be too impressed with him, guys. He was in engineering, but he dropped out in his first year. Check the IMDB. Quote
Druna Skass Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 He just dosen't seem to be a versitile actor to me. Quote
Roy Focker Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Few are going to accept Ashton Kutcher as lead in movie that isn't a comedy. Especially after doing that 70's show, Punk'd, Dude Where's your anus, Just Married. If he wants to be considered a serious actor he should have first tried playing a supporting serious roles first instead of taking the lead. Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 For about a month the modelling company that "found" Ashton in a bar had their shop in my old office building and I got to talk to them for a bit about him... they told me in no uncertain words that he was your typical goof-off drinking buddy sort of guy. They also said he remembers his friends and those that helped him along the way... he even went so far as to bring my friend Richard's WILDCats Maul doll onto Regis and Cathy Lee (or whoever Regis had as his wench that year) as a joke so Richard could get a video tape of his doll on national TV. I've never personally met Ashton but I have heard good things about thim none the less. I don't like his acting style or the movies he is in but unlike some other Hollywood ass pilots I will not mention Ashton at least has shown me what sort of person he is in real life. Quote
Duke Togo Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Few are going to accept Ashton Kutcher as lead in movie that isn't a comedy. Especially after doing that 70's show, Punk'd, Dude Where's your anus, Just Married. If he wants to be considered a serious actor he should have first tried playing a supporting serious roles first instead of taking the lead. Directors won't take him for serious roles, that's why. He was already kicked off one film, and turned down for another. Quote
the white drew carey Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Both Sundance and The Onion seem to review movies based on how smart/clever everyone will think their opinions are. Well, everyone is a critic. And many of us are critics of the critics themselves. I enjoy The Onion's movie reviews because they're never biased. They don't pander to certain director's simply because they enjoyed several of his/her movies from twenty years ago (Scorcese, anyone?). If there's something wrong with a movie, they'll point it out. But in the end, they'll tell you whether or not (in their opinion) a movie is worth trying out. Plus, whether they like or dislike a movie, the review is usually pretty funny. More than I can say for Gene Shallit (sp?) or the bickering duo- Ebert and Roper. Quote
Oihan Posted January 25, 2004 Author Posted January 25, 2004 Well...I'm "dying" to know what others thought of the movie after having seen it. Anyone? Quote
Agent ONE Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 My Girlfriend asked, is this a teen movie, or a horror movie? Quote
Opus Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Edit: So you guys know, I liked Bad Boyz II, loved ROTK, and hated Bad Santa. Bad Santa has to be the worst comedy I've ever seen...didn't laugh through the entire movie...and I love comedies.... Just thought I'd give you guys an idea to where I stand with movies to give you guys a better perception so to say So what your saying is that we should use you as a reverse-barometer for movie quality? Quote
Oihan Posted January 25, 2004 Author Posted January 25, 2004 My Girlfriend asked, is this a teen movie, or a horror movie? Not a teen movie.... I'd say Scifi being the main genre with horror/suspense being the sub genre? The horror part being the trippy part of the movie.... Quote
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