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    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Review

    Mommy IrisBy Mommy IrisJanuary 6, 2009No Comments4 Mins Read
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    “I was born under unusual circumstances.”

    And so begins ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’ adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918 to the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be. It is a time traveler’s tale of the people and places he bumps into along the way, the loves he lose and finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time. “

    Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production A David Fincher Film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Tilda Swinton. The film is directed by David Fincher. The screenplay is by Eric Roth, with screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord, based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin.

    When I saw its trailer, I was impressed and at the same time curious on how the story will run. And upon watching David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” it did not disappoint me.

    The film doesn’t focus on the strange case of a man aging backwards, it is only shown as just a fact of his life. It reminds us that  we be thankful for the people we meet along the way and make the most of our journey in life.  It teaches us to live life to the fullest.

    Taraji P. Henson (center right) stars as Queenie, who takes in the very young and very old infant Benjamin in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production A David Fincher Film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Tilda Swinton. The film was directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Eric Roth. Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord from the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin. Photo by Merrick Morton
    Taraji P. Henson (center right) stars as Queenie, who takes in the very young and very old infant Benjamin in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Photo by Merrick Morton

    “You never know what’s coming for you.” is the line I will never forget in this movie. This line made Benjamin an open minded person. He does not allow bad situations to bring him down and he makes the best of it. This line teaches us to enjoy everything that comes on our way. Just live life to the fullest and savor what presents itself to you. Life isn’t measured in minutes, but in moments.

    In acting, Brad Pitt did a good job playing the role of Benjamin Button, but this is not his best.  On the other hand, Cate Blanchett delivered a great performance in different age.

    Brad Pitt (left) stars as Benjamin Button and Cate Blanchett (right) stars as Daisy in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production A David Fincher Film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Tilda Swinton. The film was directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Eric Roth. Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord from the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin. Photo by Merrick Morton
    Brad Pitt (left) stars as Benjamin Button and Cate Blanchett (right) stars as Daisy in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Photo by Merrick Morton

    The locations used in the film is also great. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was shot in a variety of locations, including Montreal and the Caribbean, and the character’s home city of New Orleans, which was recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina when production set down.

    Also, I love the make up. They made Brad Pitt look like a very old man.  It was so realistic.

    This movie is very interesting however there were some dramatic opportunities that could be improved and helped the audience relate to Benjamin. Though some of the scenes were very funny and some were heart touching. But the first half of the film was more interesting than the second half. The second half felt way too rushed.

    However, overall this movie is a beautifully made film and incredibly moving.  So you better watch this movie.  It will be showed on January 8, 2009 in cinemas near you.

    Benjamin Button – Brad Pitt
    Daisy – Cate Blanchett
    Queenie – Taraji P. Henson
    Caroline – Julia Ormond
    Thomas Button – Jason Flemyng
    Tizzy – Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
    Captain Mike – Jared Harris
    Monsieur Devereux – Elias Koteas
    Grandma Fuller – Phyllis Somerville
    Elizabeth Abbott – Tilda Swinton
    Preacher – Lance Nichols
    Ngunda Oti – Rampai Mohadi
    Daisy age 7 – Elle Fanning
    Daisy age 10 – Madisen Beaty



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