I was looking for a good psychological thriller, and Butterfly Effect delivered. As simple as the plot is, it’s complex and deep without being needlessly complicated. A lot of films drop the ball when they try and deviate from a non linear story line, using flashbacks – forward flashes – and in the case of Butterfly Effect – sideways flashes. Never fear, not only does this tale work as it unfolds before you, the ending works too without making you want to throw your bag of popcorn at the screen and curse out the clerk who sold you the ticket.

This is a breakout performance for Ashton Kutcher. Forget what you thought you knew about him, he’s different in this film. I liked that I didn’t recogniaze any of the cast except the lead They should make more movies like that. I’m also impressed they did this movie for such a small amount of money ( the rumor is around 13 million ). Every penny went to good use here.

Timing, delivery, supporting cast? All good. It’s got the right amount of suspense with a creepy edge, dark edge.

Butterfly Effect now occupies my favorite movie of 2004 slot.