2036: Nexus Dawn vs The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.9/10 for 2036: Nexus Dawn). 2036: Nexus Dawn is the shorter watch at 7m compared with 1h 53m. The Butterfly Effect is the older of the two (2004 against 2017). Both are science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
2036: Nexus Dawn
The Butterfly Effect| 2036: Nexus Dawn | The Butterfly Effect | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2004 |
| Length | 7m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Thriller | Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Luke Scott | Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber |
| Main cast | Benedict Wong, Jared Leto, Ned Dennehy, Ania Marson, Ade Sapara | Callum Keith Rennie, Elden Henson, Amy Smart, Kevin Durand, Logan Lerman |
Synopsis
2036: Nexus Dawn
This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” replicants called the Nexus 9, seeking to get the prohibition on replicants repealed. This no doubt has serious ramifications that will be crucial to the plot of Blade Runner 2049.
The Butterfly Effect
A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.
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