DVD Mini Review - The Blue Butterfly

The Blue Butterfly, directed by Lea Pool, is based on a true story. And although it is sometimes obvious which part are made up The Blue Butterfly is still a compelling film.

Ten year old Pete Carlton (Marc Donato) is suffering from terminal brain cancer. His great dream in life is to see and capture a blue butterfly. He is so determined to do this that he convinces his mother Teresa (Pascale Bussieres) to take him to a lecture by the noted insect expert Alan Osborne (William Hurt). He tries to talk Osborne into taking him to the Costa Rican rain forest so that he can see his butterfly. At first Osborne refuses but he eventually gives in and this is the start of a great adventure of self discovery.

I will not say more about the plot. One or two of the plot devices seemed a bit contrived. But, hey, this is a movie. The cinematograpy by Pierre Mignot is breathtaking and that alone is reason to see the film. But the film also restores one's faith in miracles. And that is certainly another reason to see this film.

If you want to bring some inspiration into your life check out The Blue Butterfly. I think that you will be happy that you did.