Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Organnall Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

Chonesday It's one of the most original films you'll likely see all year, which, depending on your threshold for certifiably crazy storylines, could be a rewarding experience or one that frustrates you.

RoboRabbit89 Antonio Banderas is great in this film, I don't get to see him in a lot these days, but he was good in this.Banderas plays Paul, a struggling novel writer who lives in a cabin in the woods or at least in a rural area in the country. One day, he drives along and picks up a seemingly average hitcher named Jack walking along, and decides in good faith to give him a lift to wherever he needs to go.The man seems friendly and needs a place to stay for the night, at Paul's cabin, Jack sees Paul's manuscript and expresses interest in helping Paul write on the script and whatever else Paul needs done around the cabin during his stay. Just then, Paul's world is turned upside down for the worst!I only got to see this at least once but I'm surprised I can still remember it pretty well, all though I'm a little fuzzy on the way things played out. I don't what to give away the twists in this, because the twists are very good and unpredictable.Johnathon Rhys Meyers is great as the mysterious Jack as well as Piper Parabo who plays Paul's associate in business.Overall a good unpredictable thriller that was refreshingly original, at least in concept. I would defiantly see this again, it is, I think, a re-watchable film at best.I give this a 7/10. Antonio Bandaras is very good with an equally good supporting cast. Highly recommended.

magicmadera I have read what all the Big critics had to say, and me just a first time watcher say this. Its very suspenseful !! I found myself going back over it to see clues I missed the first time. After all said and done I think the "twists" were pretty good. The one thing that anyone fails to talk about was the fact that while the "writer" was sitting at his desk he hears a woman scream then a gun shot. If he is the Killer how was he at two places at once? Secondly the "bad guy" would not let the writer out of his sight ... So when could the writer ever leave the house to commit such a crime? I like when a movie leaves me a bit baffled and I have to go back to see clues I may have missed. So to the Big Critics you tore up this film but really it was quite exciting to watch and fun to try and figure out. .

clintstevens First off, I don't claim to be a genius when figuring out what twists and turns will occur in a film. That said, the plot of 'Black Butterfly' came as a complete surprise. I have uttered "Didn't see that coming" at a plot twist watching many a movie. A few times I have said it twice. This is the first time I have said it three times. If your cup of tea is a story that will take you by surprise, this is definitely a flick worth watching! And BTW, reviewers should NOT put a spoiler in their title, readers see it and it's too late to avoid.

sbaratti Great plot, and acting, but it was actually hilarious to see an Italian diesel locomotive to suddenly pop up in the middle of the woods,in a story that meant to take place in the United States. What happened to the person in charge of continuity? It reminded me of some embarrassing errors dating back to silent blockbusters while shooting ancient Rome sequences with extras wearing wrist watches.