*Dave Bristol: [to Nick] You keep your shit together. Okay? I can't have you pop another brain fart and fuck this thing up.



The Butterfly Effect 2
Starring Eric Lively, Erica Durance, Dustin Milligan
Written by Michael D. Weiss and Directed by John R. Leonetti


THE CASE: Eric Lively (American Pie) and Erica Durance (TV’s Smallville) star in the sequel to the 2003 cult film starring Ashton Kutcher about a man who can change the past through some paranormal blackouts where he is able to basically time travel to alternate realities.


THE GOOD: Considering the film is a quasi-remake/sequel -- it is actually pretty entertaining. The cast is easy on the eyes (especially the nicely shaped Erica Durance) and their performances are as good as the material requires. Whenever the main character, Nick, goes on one of his time and reality bending blackouts, the special effects are actually quite good and fun to look at. Considering the film was shot in just 20 days in the cold conditions of Vancouver, Canada -- it really delivers.


THE BAD: Like all quasi-remake/sequel films, The Butterfly Effect 2 suffers from comparison. There is no question the budget and the stars are a lot smaller than the first Butterfly Effect starring Ashton Kutcher. The pacing could have been a bit tighter and the ending is way too hokey.


THE LAW: I liked it. Check your wallet, if you have an extra six bucks in there -- go rent it tonight.