Butterfly on a Wheel: A Swedish Perspective

Butterfly on a Wheel, or as it’s called over here, Shattered, is a movie that had me all kinds of curious. With the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler, and Maria Bello leading the charge, you’re in for one intense ride. I mean, Brosnan’s no slouch when it comes to keeping you glued to your seat, right? And then you’ve got Mike Binder, who directed this thriller — a change of pace for him, and one that’s, well, kinda refreshing.

The film’s all about a perfect life being turned upside down, and it got me thinking of that one summer in Stockholm when I locked myself out of my lägenhet. Just for a moment, you know? Everything was grand till it wasn’t. It’s those little twists of fate that this film thrives on.

Now, to be honest, some bits felt a bit… off. There’s a certain predictability that sneaks in, but hey, what thriller doesn’t throw in a cliché or two? It’s like the kräftskiva where someone always spills the snaps — expected, yet still slightly disappointing.

The best part? The tension between Brosnan and Butler is like varva ner on a Friday night — constantly on edge. But then you have to wonder, is the threat real or just an elaborate mind game? I reckon I liked the movie more for its gritty urban vibes than the story itself.

And speaking of gritty, the setting really resonates with anyone who’s had to dash through Stockholm’s rain trying to save their hairdo. That’s the vibe this movie gives — a relentless, drenched pursuit that doesn’t always lead where you think it will.

Is it perfect? Hardly. But it’s the kind of film that makes you appreciate the unpredictability of life… just like that annual hunt for the last pepparkakor in December. Fun with a touch of chaos, right?

Check the trailer below