A Sound of Thunder

2005, Sci-fi, 1h 41m

98 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Choppy logic and uneven performances are overshadowed by not-so-special effects that makes the suspension of disbelief a nearly impossible task. Read critic reviews

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In the year 2055, greedy entrepreneur Charles Hatton (Ben Kingsley) makes a fortune with his company, Time Safari Inc., which allows millionaires to travel back to the prehistoric era to hunt dinosaurs. Strict regulations are in place so that the present is not altered. But, during one time-travel safari, a hunter steps on a butterfly and unleashes a drastic ripple effect through time. Now researcher Dr. Travis Ryer (Edward Burns) must travel back to prevent the source of the disruption.

Cast & Crew

Edward Burns
Travis Ryer
Catherine McCormack
Sonia Rand
Ben Kingsley
Charles Hatton
David Oyelowo
Tech Officer Payne
Wilfried Hochholdinger
Dr. Lucas
August Zirner
Clay Derris
Corey Johnson
Christian Middleton
Armin Rohde
John Wallenbeck
Peter Hyams
Director
Howard Baldwin
Producer
Moshe Diamant
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Elie Samaha
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Andrew Stevens
Executive Producer
Nicolas Clermont
Executive Producer
Phil Anchutz
Producer
Thomas Dean Donnelly
Writer
Joshua Oppenheimer
Writer
Clement Enlatarne
Writer
Gregory Poirier
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Audience Reviews for A Sound of Thunder

  • Jul 03, 2011
    bad special effects and badly made sci film. how this film fails is beyond me, I just can't believe the budget for this trash
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  • Feb 07, 2011
    When I first read Ray Bradbury's masterful short story, I immediately thought "this would make a great movie." So naturally, when I first saw that this was coming out, I was immensely excited. Boy, was I in for a shock. While watching this, I was literally speechless at how bad it was. The special effects were transparent, the performances were flat, and the dialogue is terrible (ANOTHER TIME WAVE IS COMING!!!! ZOMG!!!!). Of all the book adaptations Hollywood has screwed up, this has to be one of the worse ones.
    Andy S Super Reviewer
  • Dec 17, 2009
    Some Rules Should Never Be Broken.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 01, 2009
    This movie had a good concept that could have set it up for some great action sequences and ohhh moments but it isnt done justice here. Firstly I dont mind new actors like in the recent district 9 but I didnt really care for these ones. Also the special affects are really bad for the timing and the action is quite poor. Overall it has some good parts and the story is ok but it could be so much better.
    Malcolm D Super Reviewer
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