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  • Chaos Theory
  • Opened March 14, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 26 min.
  • PG-13
    mature thematic material, sexual content and language
  • Celebrated author and efficiency expert Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds) has always lived in step with a well-planned series of lists and timetables. His wife (Emily Mortimer) decides to play a joke on him and sets his clock back 10 minutes, but the Read More
  • Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Emily Mortimer, Stuart Townsend, Sarah Chalke, Mike Erwin
  • Director: Marcos Siega
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Romance

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  • Ryan Reynolds as Frank Allen in "Chaos Theory."
  • Stuart Townsend as Buddy Endrow and Ryan Reynolds as Frank Allen in "Chaos Theory."
  • Stuart Townsend as Buddy Endrow in "Chaos Theory."
  • Matreya Fedor as Jesse and Ryan Reynolds as Frank Allen in "Chaos Theory."
  • Ryan Reynolds as Frank Allen, Emily Mortimer as Susan and Stuart Townsend as Buddy Endrow in "Chaos Theory."
  • Director Marcos Siega on the set of "Chaos Theory."
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    Chaos Theory

    by lilysillycat

    Ryan Reynolds stretches his acting chops to show a serious side in this romantic comedy that does what few do: ages a pretty boy movie star quite well. Reynolds plays an efficiency expert that learns that life is actually totally unpredictable. His wife, played by Emily Whatshername, is a bit unsympathetic and *****y until the final few scenes, but the little girl who plays his daughter is as cute as a bug in a rug throughout. If you are a Ryan Reynolds fan, you may be suprised to see him playing a bride's father convincingly in this "flash-back" style movie. You may also be unhappy with the leading lady, who does not have chemistry with Reynolds on screen. Frat boy raw humor fans will be disappointed- this movie has a Lifetime-style message. More of a dramedy than a comedy. 2 1/2 stars if you like chick flicks. 11/2 stars if you are a man's man (there is actually a bar fight scene!)

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    Chaos Theory

    by jerzeygrl

    This movie was better that I expected. Ryan Reynolds exhibits all of his talents in this movie. His quick wit humor is displayed as usual. But also his capability of show dramatic emotion comes out as well. Would have loved to seen a little more of Stuart Townsend's character and the background of the friendship with Ryan Reynold's. The story was dramatic and funny at the same time. This movie should have received a bigger release than it did. Definately go see!!!

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    Chaos Theory

    by JCH_review

    Good solid story of real lfe with just the rght mix of humor.

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Chaos Theory Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein

    By creating likable characters and putting them in situations that seem...

  • 63
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    "Maybe" was watchable and blandly pleasant; "Theory" is a smidgen better than...

  • 60
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    The lead performers, the brighter fillips in Daniel Taplitz's screenplay and...

  • 50
    Entertainment Weekly |

    Peddles the usual carpe diem movie bunk.

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