Earlier this evening I watched Butterfly On A Wheel on Star Movies. I don't remember this film being shown here in the Philippines. Good thing it premiered on Star Movies.
It’s another Gerard Butler film. During the first few scenes, I thought it was one of the typical hostage-ransom kind of movie, but as the story progressed, it became more interesting and more unpredictable.
It’s about a man, Neil (played by Butler) who has everything – a loving wife, a beautiful daughter and a successful career. Everything anyone could ask for. All of this changes when her daughter, Sophie, gets kidnapped. Neil, together with his wife, Abby (Maria Bello), submits to the orders of the kidnapper (Pierce Brosnan). The demands turn out to be more horrifying as the couple realizes he is not after money.
I’d recommend this movie to those who are fond of mystery films. I thought it was an action-packed movie, but it appeals more to those who enjoy plot twists and surprise endings. Who doesn’t?
Here’s the trailer:
Note: the film's original title was Shattered.
