Comments on: Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:25:56 +0000

@paul: The problem is with you, Paul. How old are you? Ten? And possibly with A.D.D.

By: pissed off

pissed off — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:35:25 +0000

3 hours of my life ill never get back. I want my ten bones back

By: coffee

coffee — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:22:25 +0000

it was a little weird to see an old version of Brad Pitt's face pasted onto a kid's body, but i guess that's why they call it a "curious case"

By: Silvia Burton

Silvia Burton — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:18:34 +0000

I just saw this amazing movie. I found my mind never wandered. I was so engrossed with such a beautiful story, so many layers to this story. The preformances were deep & so beautiful. I want to thank everyone who was involved with this thoughtful & special movie, which touched me greatly.

By: Gordon Campbell

Gordon Campbell — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:20:53 +0000

I went to see the “Button” movie over the weekend and was depressingly but delightfully entertained. By now I think we all know the premise of the story; Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) is born a baby but in the body of an 80 plus year old man who progressively gets younger as the movie moves through time. Ultimately he dies as a baby in the arms of his true love “Daisy” (Cate Blanchett).

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a “must” see picture. Do not go to “Button” to see a rapid fire, action packed thriller expecting to sit on the edge of your seat throughout the film. Rather, go with an open mind and relax, deep in your seat, and soak up this masterpiece as a dry sponge would soak up water. If you react as I did, you will walk out of this picture as if you just left the most interesting and colorful funeral that you have ever attended. This picture will “scream” at you to re-focus your life on “time” and why time is so very important in all of our lives and relationships; because it is constantly moving. Leave the kiddos at home go see “Button” if you want to absorb a brilliantly acted and directed film that will force you to take a hard look at your own life and mortality.

And oh, by the way, it’s always nice to have seen “The Picture of the Year”.

By: Tyler C.

Tyler C. — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:37:48 +0000

I watched Ben Button last night and I must say I thought it would be much better. I found Slumdog Millionaire and Milk both to be better.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:56:31 +0000

Just saw it tonight. Loved it. Thought it was well acted, great direction, editing, visually and I really enjoyed Taraji's performance. I love Tilda but felt I'd seen better performances from her in other films.

By: beautifulm

beautifulm — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:20:29 +0000

I just saw it and first I would like to say that the movie was gorgeous. All the performances were good from Tilda to Brad. It took me a little while to get into it, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. The story was pretty simple, but all the different people that he meets makes it fascinating. It didn’t make me cry or anything, but it did make me reevaluate my life and think about all the things I’ve done thus far (I just turned 26 last month). The only interesting thing that I’ve done so far is go to College and that’s kind of standard nowadays. Overall I gave it a B+ it was a little long and kind of dull in the beginning, but it was a good film with great performances. Cate was good. Brad was great; it’s not a showy role though. Taraji and Tilda were both good. I also liked the retirement home aspect of the film. I don’t think I loved it as much as I thought I would, but it probably will be in my top ten.

By: Sonia

Sonia — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:37:05 +0000

My family and I saw the movie tonight and thought it was fabulous. I was amazed at the filmmakers ability to capture each period of time with such accuracy. The cinematography and sets were fantastic. The CGI was absolutely incredible, just flawless. The only portion I didn't care for was the scenes between he and his first love in the hotel in Russia. Very strange scenario, almost creepy. Brad Pitt was as gorgeous as ever and Cate Blancette was equally beautiful. This movie will really get you thinking…mortality, family, love, achievements. It's a must see.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:06:45 +0000

Oh, and let me add that while I'm happy to see Roger Ebert didn't love it either, his reasons for not liking it were among the dumbest I have ever seen in any of his reviews. For some unknown reason, he was completely unable to accept that the man is aging backwards. Maybe he was just in a bad mood that day.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:05:47 +0000

Well I'll have to go against most people here and say I liked it, but didn't love it. I never really felt a strong connection to any of the characters, and in the end, I really felt as if that ending should've hit me harder, but when the film ended I was ready to completely forget the movie, and that's something that I'm not even very good at doing in the first place.

That said, I do think the movie is a solid B+/A- movie. Brad Pitt is terrific (as usual), and I'd much rather see him get a nod than DiCaprio for Rev Road (who I love and he was good, just not Oscar worthy). I'm surprised everyone is focusing on Taraji P. Henson for Best Supporting Actress, when I thought Tilda Swinton was much better. Cate Blanchett's character never really drew me in, so I'd have to cut her off my short list as well.

Another great performance in the film is that of Jason Flemyng (Thomas Button). His scenes were among the most interesting in the film.

Unfortunately, I think some of the film works great, some of it works not so much. I'm not a fan of movies that are a bunch of stories strung together like this one is, it seems as if we have no link narratively, only thematically (youth wasted on the young, etc. etc.).

Still a pretty good movie, I'll probably end up buying it, if only for Pitt's excellent performance and Fincher's pretty great direction (that night time fire fight on the boat was visually brilliant).

By: Jim Self

Jim Self — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:36:26 +0000

A true work of art technically. A wonderfully told tale of the living of life forward-backward or backward-forward. What does it really matter as "we all end up in diapers". Pitt was the master of understated, efficient excellence; and Kate was her usual superb self. I am 66 and totally connected with with this film, the sweetness and heartache that each life brings, and the depth of emotion that we as people are enabled to experience. Hurrahs to all involved in making this movie, Claudio Miranda and all the tecnos, writer Eric Roth, and especially David Fincher whose vision created this masterful piece.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:45:01 +0000

Just saw it tonight. I too was entranced from beginning to end. I loved everything. the acting, music, cinematography, screenplay. It was a simple tale but a really well made story.

By: paul

paul — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:27:29 +0000

Sorry Brad but this movie really really sucked the big one. This is the worst movie that I have ever sat thru, did I mention 3 hours of cinematic torture. Best part of the movie, when it ended. I was hoping that a bolt of lightening would take me out, make that 7 bolts of lightening.

Cant wait to
see Jennifer's new flick.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:11:21 +0000

I loved this movie, too. It's quite a Christmas present for moviegoers, actually a movie that harkens back to the old days when you could immerse yourself in a story and beautiful filmmaking. Merry Christmas to all!

By: alesque

alesque — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:37:01 +0000

So you also believe that Cate Blanchett is out of the Best Actress race. Actually it was coming considering that the Globes did not nominate her. SAG is not that important just for this case. For a film like this big, if she does not recieve a Golden Globe at least, then there is a problem for sure. As you said, Pitt outshined her.

By: Jerzey Jon

Jerzey Jon — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:52:08 +0000

I'm watching this in a couple of hours.

I just finished watching "Revolutionary Road", and I'm hoping "Ben Button" will be better than "Rev. Road", which I found disappointing.

By: Catherine Scott

Catherine Scott — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:59:27 +0000

Hey Brad,

I've been waiting for your review for a while, and you didn't disappoint. I can't wait to see it ASAP!!