Emily Mortimer, Mike Erwin, Sarah Chalke
An obsessive organizer, Frank is a devoted husband, loving father, celebrated author--and a man who is consumed with making lists. There's a daily list for just about everything--ferry schedules, dead...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 10, 2008
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March 2, 2009"This man will bring order to the universe...or not."
The story of an obsessively organized efficiency expert whose life unravels in unexpected ways when fate forces him to explore the serendipitous nature of love and forgiveness.
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November 25, 2008Mildly interesting, mildly fun, very honest, very sympathetic movie. Nothing much, but it is rather refreshing to watch. Ryan Reynolds did a fantastic job in a role that would otherwise not suit his repertoire. But the movie isn't something we haven't seen before, it doesn't say ...( read more)
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July 30, 2008Chaos Theory is one of those films that is without a country. Is it a chick flick? is it a comedy? is it a drama? This film tries to do all three in a way that doesn't really gel. Ryan Reynolds plays Frank, an obsessive list maker whose life revolves around order. When his list f...( read more)
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July 8, 2008It's hard to tell that was this a drama or a comedy. In my point of view it blends the both genres in a mediocre way.
Ryan Reynolds continues on his more serious line of movies. He does a good job and so does the rest of the cast but the film lacks too much to be anything else ...( read more) -
July 6, 2008Chaos Theory is very well scripted and Ryan Reynolds is perfectly cast as obsessive organizer Frank. For an almost romantic comedy, Chaos Theory is above average. It is quirky, funny at times, emotional at times and scores high marks for its delve into the dramatic side of life c...( read more)
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October 19, 2009Not as bad as it looks...So-so drama about a strait-laced guy who experiences a chaotic day and loses his gourd. Decent cast, and Ryan Reynolds is not even irritating.
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August 17, 2009The absolute best thing Ryan Reynolds has ever done. I guess the best way to describe it, is a dramatic-comedy. It was perfect. Great script, that only Reynolds could pull off so magnificently, and wonderful supporting cast, although they were a very minimal part of how amazing t...( read more)
Critic Reviews
April 16, 2008
Armond White, The New York Press
April 11, 2008
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's swift and watchable enough, and the actors keep things interesting, but ultimately the movie falls short. full review
April 11, 2008
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The audience, if any, for Chaos Theory is going to be hit with a little puff of celluloid flatulence. The movie won't linger in the air, but that doesn't make it any less embarrassing. full review
April 11, 2008
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
It's genial enough, but it should be called My First Mid-Life Crisis Movie. full review
April 11, 2008
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Reynolds is more than likable in the lead. full review
April 10, 2008
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
No doubt there's a minute audience who wants to walk out of a Ryan Reynolds movie contemplating the vagaries of life. The rest of us would have settled for a few more laughs. full review
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