Chaos Theory (2007)

Toronto Star

PG Chaos Theory Chaos theory, explains Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), the hero of , maintains that underlying patterns exist beneath the supposedly random movements of natural systems.
Near the beginning of the movie, we see him, aged, at his daughter's wedding, wearing glasses, short hair and a nerdy beard the insouciant young Ryan Reynolds is effectively transformed into a faintly sinister middle-aged bore.
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Chicago Sun-Times | 2008-04-10

American movies love that process, and the audience finds both phases of these characters' deconstruction innately satisfying to watch.
The filling consists of Frank ( Ryan Reynolds ), a compulsively punctual motivational speaker and author of the best-selling The Five-Minute Efficiency Trainer, which involves a heavy reliance on index cards.
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San Francisco Chronicle | 2008-04-11

The best-laid plans of efficiency expert Frank Allen repeatedly go haywire in the delightful romantic comedy "Chaos Theory.
By creating likable characters and putting them in situations that seem plausible, if a bit of a stretch
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popsyndicate.com | 2008-04-10

It seems the groom (Mike Erwin) has discovered some disturbing information about his fianc and cant seem to get past the news.
Theres also a solid appearance by Sarah Chalke as a seminar attendee and seductress wearing considerably less than what she dons in Scrubs .
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Boxoffice Magazine | 2008-04-10

Some turns in direction are subtle and charmingly rendered and, most notably, paired very, very well with performances to occasionally memorable effect.
Yet those moments are couched in a larger story that's quite generously traditional and director Marcos Siego, whose history in television is somewhat visible here, creates many opportunities to celebrate the traditionalism without smothering the sentiment with saccharine.
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it ain't chaotic at all...

bison-singh@imdb | 2008-06-18

I enjoyed watching the movie thoroughly throughout and also must admit that I loved the soundtrack so much that I keep playing the song "Tonight & forever" and "Golden Days" over and over again. The movie is lighthearted with a... Read more at imdb.com

Truth ... The beating of the human heart

David Ferguson@imdb | 2008-04-13

Greetings again from the darkness. A quirky, surprising little gem from writer Daniel Taplitz and director Marcos Siega ("Pretty Persuasion"). Not in the traditional Hollywood mode, this one takes us on a very unusual path towards self-actualization.Ryan Reynolds delivers by... Read more at imdb.com

REVIEW -- Finally a romantic comedy for the rest of us!

jujube666@imdb | 2008-03-28

I'm not a big romantic comedy fan so I went to Chaos Theory with low expectations. Which is why I was shocked to find myself not only laughing (instead of eye-rolling) but also experiencing a certain moisture in the ocular... Read more at imdb.com

Potentially great.

panterken@imdb | 2008-06-06

The 'Chaos Theory' credits just started rolling here, actually having some pre-viewing excitement, the writers left me out in the cold. A vast array of smug movie 'experts' utilized the title to point out the movie's big flaw, namely a... Read more at imdb.com

Chaos Theory is an honest and well-done look at a man whose world is turned upside down

red_grace@imdb | 2008-03-19

Chaos Theory is an extremely well done film. It is a serious, emotional and at times humorous look at life and love that is incredibly honest and centers around equally honest and real characters. With the feel of a good... Read more at imdb.com

It's Chaos, but Not the Fun Kind Reynolds's Take Drags Down Comedy By Desson ThomsonWashington Post Staff Writer Friday, April 11, 2008; Page C05

With comedies, in particular, casting is crucial. Sure, the writers and directors have something to do with it. But emotionally, we look to the performers -- the Jim Carreys, Will Ferrells and Steve Carells -- to bring that humor home, ... Full Article

Review: Chaos Theory

, however, leaves all of that aside and explores the territory of melodramatic love by focusing on the way each character lives their life and reacts to big moments. ... Full Article

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It makes me a little angry, in fact, as I am a big fan of Ryan Reynolds I will defend that his final scene in Smokin Aces was quite poetic until the day I die, mind you and I am... ... Full Article

Chaos Theory Movie Review

Ryan Reynolds nearly implodes on screen from sheer neurotic anxiety as Frank, a popular self-help guru, lecturer and author of the bestseller, The Five Minute Efficiency Trainer. ... Full Article