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The Blue Butterfly (2004)

Starring: Marc Donato, William Hurt Director: Léa Pool Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Marc Donato, William Hurt, Pascale Bussières, Raoul Trujillo, Marianella Jimenez
  • Directors: Léa Pool
  • Writers: Pete McCormack
  • Producers: Allan Pacheco, Arnie Gelbart, Camelia Frieberg, Claude Bonin, Daniel Langlois
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Monterey Video
  • DVD Release Date: May 23, 2006
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EPFCN6
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,423 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "The Blue Butterfly" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

The Montreal Gazette

"Story Soars. William Hurt and Pascale Bussiéres subdued-but-powerful performances add welcome depth...Stunning cinematography. A magical atmosphere."


Product Description

His mother persuades a renowned entomologist (William Hurt) to take them on a trip to the Costa Rican rain forest to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives. And so, their journey begins. A journey of courage, redemption and love. Inspired by a true story, this is a magical film about a courageous young boy and a jaded man who chase a dream, and whose lives are forever changed.

The only way to catch a miracle is to believe in it...

Awards: Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival, Chicago Int’l Children’s Film Festival

Written By: PETE McCORMACK

Starring: WILLIAM HURT, PASCALE BUSSIÈRES, MARC DONATO

Directed By: LÉA POOL

DVD Features: • Mariposa Azul: A True Story
• The Actor's Experience
• About a Blue Butterfly Garden
• Photo Gallery Video
• Printable Games & Study Guide
• Trailer

monterey media and the producers of The Blue Butterfly‚ recognize the commitment of these outstanding organizations and hope to raise public awareness of the vitally important services they provide. In addition, monterey media will make a contribution to the charities.


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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Film appropriate for Children and Adults, May 29, 2006
By Gerard D. Launay (Berkeley, California) - See all my reviews
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A terminally ill boy who is interested in entomology dreams that
his life will be changed if he can just see and capture a rare Blue Morph butterly that inhabits the rain forests...so he persuades a leading Canadian scientist to take him and his mother on the mission.

William Hurt is outstanding in the role of an imperfect man who cares for the ill boy in a fatherly way...perhaps to undo the psychological damage he foolishly inflicted on his own daughter who he abandoned to continue his scientific pursuits. All the acting is exceptional but the real "star" is the Costa Rican rain forest itself. This film displays beautiful and moving pictures of this colorful world of insects, frogs, and plants. Although the plot is formulaic, the movie succeeds in touching our hearts and souls. I have no difficulty recommending it for the whole family.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Heart warming!, July 12, 2006
By Chrissy K. McVay "Writer" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
  
This movie brought tears and a smile. Inspired by a true story, a terminally ill ten year old boy's dream is realized when a Scientist who admits he's 'not good with kids' agrees to take him with him to the rainforest to seek out the almost mythical/magic-like Blue Butterfly. The movie is deeper than it seems, and we realize that all of life is a true miracle and capable of its own mysterious magic. I found this story inspiring!

Chrissy K. McVay - Author
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Film!, April 28, 2006
While on an out-of-town trip a while back, I was fortunate to see an advance showing of this beautiful film, with good acting and a really nice ending that had me leaving the film with a really good feeling! Should win an Academy Award for best cinematography for the rainforest scenes! I can't wait to get a copy on DVD, so my entire family can watch it.
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This was a beautiful, inspiring movie. I saw it years ago and I purchase one now for my 4 year old nephew who already decided he wants to be an "entomologist". Read more
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This story is about a 10 year old boy with a terminal brain tumor on his last weeks of life. He had an avid interest in entomology and especially butterflies. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars The Blue Butterfly
It was the same as any other story similar to many others and I thought the insects were computerized.... Nice story BUT has been done many times,in many movies...
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