The Butterfly Effect 2

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The Butterfly Effect 2

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2006

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

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When Nick Larson (Eric Lively) loses his beautiful girlfriend, Julie Miller (Erica Durance), in an accident, his successful career and happy life are shattered. Struggling to carry on and wracked by guilt, Nick eventually discovers that he can travel into the past, and he uses this ability to prevent Julie from dying. Unfortunately, Nick's time-altering actions drastically affect the future in tragic ways. Can Nick save Julie without causing catastrophic results?

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David Nusair

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An abominable, pointless sequel...

Rated: .5/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Film Threat

A better film than its original, but that's not saying much when you remember what the original brought with it...

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 10, 2007

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Bruno V

Não importa o quão ruim seja o seu destino, se tiver que ser, vai ser....

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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V3LOC1TY

It was good up until the end. Why did he do the things he did. CAN HE NOT CHANGE LANES? WHY CAN'T HE DRIVE

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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matthias s

While the concept of time travel and its consequences is intriguing, the execution in this movie falls short. The biggest flaw in "The Butterfly Effect 2" is the lack of good choices made by the characters. Nick's decisions seem haphazard and impulsive, which makes it difficult to sympathize with his character or invest in the story. The film also suffers from a convoluted plot that jumps between alternate timelines and causes confusion for the viewer. The pacing is uneven, with slow stretches of exposition followed by abrupt and rushed scenes. Additionally, the performances by the cast, while being okay-ish do not elevate the material. Eric Lively as Nick Larson is adequate but doesn't have the charisma or emotional depth needed to carry the film. "The Butterfly Effect 2" is a disappointing sequel that fails to capture the magic of the original. The film's central idea of how our choices can affect the course of our lives and the lives of those around us is an interesting one, but the execution leaves much to be desired. If you're a fan of the first movie, you may want to skip this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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The H

repetitive, corny and unnecessary

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Anastasia A

Painfully bad decisions from a guy that can had the power to change the future over and over. Last 20 minutes was utterly unbearable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Audience Member

Oh-kaaaay... zero intrigue whatsoever, really pointless. No heart, no soul, just a rehashed shell of the ideas of the predecessor.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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When Nick Larson (Eric Lively) loses his beautiful girlfriend, Julie Miller (Erica Durance), in an accident, his successful career and happy life are shattered. Struggling to carry on and wracked by guilt, Nick eventually discovers that he can travel into the past, and he uses this ability to prevent Julie from dying. Unfortunately, Nick's time-altering actions drastically affect the future in tragic ways. Can Nick save Julie without causing catastrophic results?

Director: John R. Leonetti
Producer: Chris Bender, A.J. Dix, Brendan Ferguson, Anthony Rhulen
Screenwriter: Michael D. Weiss
Production Co: New Line Cinema, FilmEngine, Benderspink
Rating: R (Violence|Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 32m

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