Movie: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was thoroughly enjoyable. It is all about a very unusual person who is born old and gradually gets younger. This 'young man' grows up in an old age home and has interesting experiences with the patrons. Love proves a difficult feat as, inevitably, he will continue to grow younger while she ages.

This movie might sound strange but it is worth seeing because of the beautiful cinematography and the charmingly unusual little stories and characters that sprout out all over the movie. It is a delight for the eyes and will even leave you chuckling with vigour!

Acting:

Brad Pitt was convincing but mild. With the unusual storyline, I think that this enhanced the story as he needed to play down a character that is so intrinsically strange already.

Cate Blanchett is a jewel. An excellent portrayal of many different ages. Convincing, striking and totally believable. A woman of many talents. Beautifully polished even when she is meant to be rough.

Director:

David Fincher

Special Effects:

Amazing. Make-up and special effects made a huge impact in Benjamin Button.

Oscar Winner:

Benjamin Button won 3 Oscars namely for Best Achievement in Make-Up, Visual Effects and Art Direction.

Spoiler Alert!

I am being really bad here but it does not matter in which way men actually age - most men still think that they can make life-changing decisions without taking their partner's opinion into account. You should never leave the ones you love! The whole pretence of him sparing them from taking care of him was bull! She ended-up caring for him until his last breath. The bottom line is that she loved him when he was old (and he rejected her) and he was not there for her when she was old! Was this meant to highlight that so many men can be immature after the mid life crisis and tend to grow younger in their maturity level? Interesting thought! Maybe he just looked like what all men are in the inside?

Anyways, enough grumbling about men. There are many perfectly good ones out there too. The bottom line is that ,if you see this movie lightheartedly, it is a lovely treat.

P.S. I love the guy who was struck by lightning 7 times and the artist :-D

Rating 8/10