Brad Pitt made to look like a very old immobile man, finally a chance to prove I’m better looking than he is!.........what, he gets younger – BLAST!
Synopsis – Benjamin Button is born as a very old man in 1918 in New Orleans, but gets younger instead of getting older. The story follows his life and his interactions with the love of his life, who unfortunately ages like normal folk!
My Reaction – Blimey! Despite its length, I have already seen this film twice at the cinema, and I would happily go again! A new timeless classic! Very similar to Forest Gump in for how the tale is told.
Plot – Ingenious! I’m never sure on period dramas, but this one stems right from 1918 to 2003 and ever time they enter a different decade; it works perfectly for the story. The original is a short story which has been adapted, but the script writers deserve an Oscar for this! I was also impressed with how they made technically a very sad and potentially depressing story into such a happy one!
Acting – I use this line a lot, but Brad Pitts best yet. Cate Blanchett also gives a very good supporting role. I wanted to throttle her character a few times through the film, but that just shows how good a turn she gave! Taraji P. Henson (the one who fancies Alicia Keys in Smoking Aces) has been given the nod for supporting actress though. She’s great in this, but I’m not sure she should have been given the nomination over Cate Blanchett.
Cinematography / FX – This is what all the hype has been about, the FX on Pitt’s makeup. And it’s deserved, they make him look older that Thora Hird in those Stanna Stair Lift ads (other stair lifts are available) and make him look younger that he did in Meet Joe Black.
The cinematography is epic too. As I’ve already mentioned, the time changes are flawless and the approach of each shot is first-class.
Direction – David Fincher is nothing short of a genius. He should work with Pitt on every film because he always manages to bring out the best in him, just like he did in Fight Club!
Best Bit – I don’t want this to take anything away from any other aspect of the film, but it has to be the man who has been hit by lightening 7 times – watch it and you’ll understand! O, and that Bike Pitt uses!
To Sum Up – A must see! Very much a feel good film, with a lot more comedic moments than I anticipated. Outstanding!
Score – 9.25 Thumbs up out of 10! My best yet! It would have got more but it is a very long running film, probably the only thing that’s wrong with it! That and I’m still failing to see the link to Hurricane Catrina – again watch it and tell me if you get it! My guess is new beginnings!
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