Netflix’s sci-fi thriller explores the dark side of the multiverse
Pa Chris Snellgrove
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Thanks to the Marvel movies, everyone and their brother now knows about the multiverse theory. However, these films are generally upbeat and present the idea of ​​different dimensions as an easy way to see our favorite heroes and villains in awesome new costumes. However, one amazing sci-fi thriller from more than two decades ago showed us the darker side of this idea, showing in grim detail just how much trying to change the past can destroy your life. This is a movie Butterfly effectand now it’s streaming on Netflix for those who want to take a walk on the dark side of sci-fi for themselves.
The plot “Butterfly Effect”.
Butterfly effect focuses on a young man whose childhood memories are mostly Swiss cheese thanks to a series of blackouts and subsequent memory loss. Eventually, his present self realizes that he can travel to his past body during these blackouts, and he immediately begins making changes to his past in an attempt to improve his life. Unfortunately, he continues to make things worse, and it soon becomes clear that his attempts to tear away the fabric of reality may unravel the lives of himself and his friends in increasingly horrific ways.
The cast Butterfly effect helps the film sell its wild premise, including Ashton Kutcher as a young man who keeps jumping into his own past and effectively destroys his future. The film also stars Alden Henson Powerful ducks a veteran who MCU fans will recognize Foggy Nelson, Daredevil’s partner (and sometimes criminal). Rounding out the cast are bigger names Eric Stoltz (the man who almost was Marty McFly) and Ethan Supley (whose Mallrats the role cemented him as the guy who didn’t see the hidden three-dimensional sail).
Amazing reactions
Compared to his budget, Butterfly effect was insanely profitable. With a budget of just $13 million, the film grossed an impressive $96.8 million. It was enough to warrant two direct-to-video sequels, but they have next to nothing in common with the first film and (to be perfectly honest) generally aren’t worth watching.
interesting Butterfly effect it’s one of those movies that really divided critics and audiences: na Rotten tomatoesfor example, the film has a critical rating of 34 percent, with critics generally complaining that the film is overly scripted and based on scenes that are as tasteless as they are shocking. Using Popcornmeter, however, those who watched (over a quarter of a million people!) gave the film a much healthier 81 percent.
As you’ve probably guessed, I’m one of the die-hard fans who loved it Butterfly effect much more than the critics. Part of the reason for my enjoyment is Ashton Kutcher’s performance in the title role. Admittedly, the star has come under fire in recent years for her links to disgraced celebrities such as Danny Masterson and Diddy. But if you can look past his more troubling professional associations, you’ll find that he effectively sells the conflicted emotions of a character haunted by his past and willing to take any risk to save the future for both himself and his friends.
In addition, Butterfly effect really tickles my insides Star Trek fan (one who is never far from the surface) because of his heady messages about the dangers of changing history. The truth is, most people would change countless things in their own timelines if given half a chance, from trying to kill little Hitler to trying to keep their parents together. Changing the past is a common fantasy for those who think the present can be better, and Kutcher’s film is a powerful reminder that those good intentions can nevertheless ruin the lives of countless people in ways we never know. could foresee.
Director’s version
One minus of viewing Butterfly effect on Netflix this is what you will see in the theatrical version. It’s still a great movie, but the director’s cut gets all the points for giving us the darkest ending yet. And it’s an ending I still think about regularly 20 years after watching it, which is a testament to the film’s creativity and innovative storytelling.
Will you gush Butterfly effect just like me or do you want to change your past so you never see this movie? You won’t know until you are stream on Netflix. After this, you may never be able to watch your favorite time travel movies again.
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