The second direct to DVD sequel to "The Butterfly Effect" does start with some promise. The Detroit backdrop does give the movie some unique color, and the first few minutes promise that this entry will have a somewhat different storyline than with the first two movies. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for the movie to start having problems. In some aspects, the movie seems to be starting at chapter two, since there are some glaring plot details that are either not properly explained or explained at all. Also, the hero in the movie isn't particularly sympathetic; he seems somewhat reckless and thoughtless. The biggest problem with the movie, however, is that the so-called "big twist" near the end is no surprise at all - you'll be able to guess who is behind the killings (and why) long before the revelation. It's probably a good thing this franchise ended after this entry.

What I find truly astounding is that "The Butterfly Effect 2" was horrid yet TBE3:Revelations was actually decent. Usually movies get progressively worse with each sequel but this was significantly better than its immediate predecessor.What I enjoyed about TBE3 is that it had a purpose. It wasn't abstract or general, it was very specific. Sam (Chris Carmack) was a skilled "jumper" (jumping back to the past) with rules, with one being not to interfere but only to witness. He would witness crimes and then report them to the police. It's when he jumps for a crime closer to home that he begins to alter timelines.This new angle on his time travel is quite clever and it works. Instead of the "jumping" ability being accidentally discovered we're past that and we're on to an intelligent use of the ability. When you strip away the time travel aspect you're left with a whodunit mystery. Being that the person Sam is looking for is never revealed until the end you are steadily guessing and bracing yourself for the shock. I guess they could only go up from part two so bravo for the quasi-redemption.

One man wants to change his past life because his young sister dies for a big fire in house. The man travels back in the time, and help rescues his sister from the fire. However, that is how it all starts!It is the third times I watch this series. I'm very surprised from the first because of the killing scene. It is big different from "The Butterfly Effect 1 and 2". It shows us the detail purpose to go back from the begin. In my opinion, it is easy to understand why they should behave to travel in the past. On the other hands, the tale is too simple. Of course, it is very excited for me to expect the unexpected killer. However, the results cheat expectation. It looks like happy ends. Unfortunately, happiness not comes for everybody, because the main character has to choice the result, and both choice have the risk. Threrefore, he keeps on holding anguish of heart. In short, it is worth to watch. However my heart is unclear even if I see the results. The last choice for the main character is really interested. However, the other series of "The Butterfly Effect" is more interested for me. I very recommend you to watch from the first series.

Lame sequel (clearly made for video) to TBE has a time traveler trying to solve the murder of his girlfriend. It would appear the man convicted in her killing is not her killer, after all. Every time our hero jumps back and forth in time, he ends up making things worse in the present, which was the theme of the original. And as with the original, he endangers his own life with each successive jump. This is a no-budget job, consisting mostly of people talking to each other in order for the flick to run more than a half hour. The acting is typical of the genre. And with a mighty small cast, the identity of the real killer is evident by the halfway mark, if not sooner, which also allows the astute fantasy film fan to predict the ending. Such is life.