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Chaos Theory

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2008 | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (30% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Invite or Little Children, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Frank Allen, a professional speaker who lectures on time management has a perfectly ordered and scheduled life, down to the minute. When his wife sets his clock forward 10 minutes as a joke, his day is thrown off. Deciding that his strictly ordered life has done him little good, he begins to make multiple choice index cards, choosing one at random and doing what is written on the card.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $240K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcos Siega

  • Ryan ReynoldsFrank Allen
  • Emily MortimerSusan Allen
  • Stuart TownsendBuddy Endrow
  • Matreya FedorJesse Allen (7 years)
  • Sarah ChalkePaula Crowe
  • Mike ErwinEd
  • Constance ZimmerPeg the Teacher
  • Elisabeth HarnoisJesse Allen
  • Chris William MartinDamon
  • Jovanna HuguetMaid of Honor