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Old 21 September 2004, 11:54 AM
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Default Mentioned before I know but watched "The Butterfly Effect" last night.

I know its been mentioned before but I only just watched this last night.

Some of the things that happen to him and during the film I found quite disturbing.

my GF didn't really get it while I'm close to tears at the end. Might have to be one for the collection. Needs to be watched when in a good state of mind IMHO.
Old 21 September 2004, 11:56 AM
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Really wanna watch this, is it disturbing as you say?
Old 21 September 2004, 11:58 AM
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Hello

I thought it was a really good film -- and more thought out than the usual "changing ones past" type film.

Steve.
Old 21 September 2004, 12:03 PM
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Its an excellent,well written film that really makes you think near the end.makes a change from stuff like i-robot which was a total no-brainer.
Old 21 September 2004, 01:04 PM
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Don't agree with the 'disturbing' bit but not a bad film ...

Why didn't he just go back to just before they planted the thing in the post box ?
Old 21 September 2004, 01:06 PM
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A truly brilliant film, made me think for a while. Some parts are a bit disturbing but i though it was handled well.

The kind of film that finishes and your still staring at the TV screen 5 minutes later...
Old 21 September 2004, 01:31 PM
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My GF and I found the basement scene very disturbing - love it when he goes back and gives him a mouthful. Fair play to Eric Stolz to play such an unforgivable part.

The scene where the baby opens the mail box had my GF and I exchange glances of disbelief - that just doesn't happen even in horror movies.

Very clever the way the father knew instantly what was going on and explains his fathers reaction and behaviour.

You really feel for the character and just want him to straighten things out and then to realise what he has to do to give his friends better lives. I choked at the end big time (soppy sod) my GFs asking me why didn't he go back to a certain point and I couldn't answer.

I guess some films hit a nerve. Found it more thought provoking than Donnie Darko actually.
Old 21 September 2004, 02:34 PM
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Wanna see this film too... but none of my mates wanted to see it at the cinema.. whens it out on dvd??
Old 21 September 2004, 02:38 PM
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suprabeast, its out now, tried to pick it up the other night but the woman picked up some sh!tter attempt at a comedy, might watch it thursday night though with a few beers on my todd (she works til 10) is it a long film any1?

EddScott, thanks for the warning of spoilers
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Originally Posted by suprabeast
Wanna see this film too... but none of my mates wanted to see it at the cinema.. whens it out on dvd??
now.
Old 21 September 2004, 04:33 PM
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saw collateral last night too,okay,but it never really grips you.like phone booth but not as good.
Old 24 September 2004, 10:06 AM
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managed to watch this last night.... WOW!!!!! its been a long time since I watched a film that had that sort of impact. absolutely superb, dont think I'll see a better film this year. thought the hardest scene to watch was when the dog was in the bag...
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Originally Posted by davegtt
managed to watch this last night.... WOW!!!!! its been a long time since I watched a film that had that sort of impact. absolutely superb, dont think I'll see a better film this year. thought the hardest scene to watch was when the dog was in the bag...
Glad you liked it. Hope I didn't spoil it too much by giving some of the details away.

Worst for me was the baby lifting the mailbox - just not right and no horror movie I know takes on babies!

Just disturbing all round I guess
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nar u didnt really ruin it, I posted that cause I didnt fancy anything else being said to spoil it didnt really show much though did it with the baby thing, just made u think...superbly made film thou
Old 24 September 2004, 07:42 PM
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Get the DVD, it has an alternate ending

Tis an excellent film, by far one of the best I have watched this year

As said above, a well thought out, written & directed film
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