Written by
Smitha Joseph
Review for the film "
Black Butterfly"
Runtime:
01 Hour 33 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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Black Butterfly is a psychological thriller directed by Brian Goodman in 2017. It featured captivating performances from actors like
Antonio Banderas
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who plays the role of Paul;
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
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, who plays the role of Jack; and Piper Perabo playing the character of Laura. Monika Bacardi produced the film alongside Alberto Burgueño and others based on a French film called Papillon Noir that was later turned into a screenplay.
Plot
The movie revolves around Paul, a reclusive and alcoholic writer who lives in a cabin in the Colorado mountains. Paul was having writer’s block and financial trouble. In the nearby town, there were a series of murders that were taking place. After a tense encounter with a truck driver named Jack, Paul offered his place to stay. As Jack stays at Paul’s, he learns that Paul is a writer and is having trouble writing and he gives an idea to Paul to write about their meeting. But everything changes as the storm cuts off the power to the isolated cabin and a game of cat and mouse begins.
Star Performance
The performance of the character Paul, played by actor Antonio Banderas, is profound and subtle; it shows in the movie how his character transitions form desperation to vulnerability. The character of Jack, performed by the actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, projects an intimidating appearance that keeps the audience always on their toes thinking what he will do next. The role of Laura played by Piper Perabo, appears in small doses; the character of a realtor who also happens to be in love with Paul.
Analysis
The screenplay, written by Justin Stanley and Marc Frydman, attempts to interlace a tale filled with psychological tension and moral uncertainty. Goodman captures the oppressive atmosphere of the mountains, which culminates in suspense all through the movie. Through his cinematography, José David Montero represents the contrast between beautiful landscapes and dark ideas. However, at some points, it seems like some scenes are taking too long to end as if they were staged rather than spontaneous; this leads to a slowdown in pacing sometimes during this film.
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Verdict
The film Black Butterfly, which is a psychological thriller, film has a captivating plot that is enhanced by the excellent acting of the actors. Despite having little shortcomings, like the ending, it is still an interesting and meaningful movie to watch. To create an enjoyable film for everyone there’s a need to speed it up a little bit more with an adequate development of secondary characters such as Laura, as well as coming up with a more suitable ending that fits properly into the mood and messages communicated throughout.
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