Disappointingly, this well-observed coming-of-age romance soon morphs into an unconvincing crime flick.
The Butterfly Tattoo (2008)
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Synopsis: Based on a novel by Philip Pullman (THE GOLDEN COMPASS), this dark romantic thriller follows two English teens who fall in love only to find themselves torn apart by the criminal dealings of the... Based on a novel by Philip Pullman (THE GOLDEN COMPASS), this dark romantic thriller follows two English teens who fall in love only to find themselves torn apart by the criminal dealings of the adults in their lives. [More]
Starring: Duncan Stuart, Jessica Blake, Dan Morgan
Starring: Duncan Stuart, Jessica Blake, Dan Morgan
Director: Phil Hawkins
Director: Phil Hawkins
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Jun 2, 2009
Reviews for The Butterfly Tattoo
Helmer Phil Hawkins and young thesps get the awkward first moments of infatuation just right, but the screenplay's limping second half may hamper theatrical prospects.
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