Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julia Ormond
"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 back...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
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Flixster Reviews (50,882)
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November 18, 2009Some poinent moments that showcase periods and eras to our contemporary generation, also some high emotion and beautiful and fascinating concept. But strip it down and you are left with a weak structure which both actors have done before and leaves the viewer feeling slightly rob...( read more)
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October 14, 2009A slow paced film that has plenty of character. The poignant tale of Benjamin Button pulls at your emotions and brings you into the storyline. David Fincher has done it again with this original film and has a brilliant aging process in the characters, which looks exceptionally ...( read more)
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August 9, 2009... A beautiful, heartbreaking film ... packed with tender, loving performances and some of the most astounding visual effects we have ever seen.
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July 25, 2009I just had to leap out of my comfy chair and stop this at the two-hour mark of my third viewing. Up front, flixsters, I like everyone in this cast, and the premise is a thing of beauty. My question is this: How could such a great cast and such a great premise turn into such a ...( read more)
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November 21, 2009Great movie. Yes, maybe too long, too simple, too soapy... But I loved it. I love the characters and I loved the ideas.
This film makes you live. You just follow Mama's advice to be grateful for everything you've got. You try to find what is your gift, what can you do, and do it...( read more) -
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November 21, 2009The movie takes you through decades with a feeling similar to Forrest Gump, however it doesn't look like a copy, bringing its own style.
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November 21, 2009I respect this movie from a technical perspective. This movie looks fantastic on Blu-ray and is definitely reference material for anyone with a player. The makeup and special effects in this movie are great. I did not like the storyline though for a lot of reasons. I walked away ...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
May 6, 2009
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
February 5, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
It often catches the Fitzgerald mood of elegy and might-have-been: that subtle rapture of remembrance that can make us prize the lost past or future over the gift-wrapped immediacies of the present. full review
January 6, 2009
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
A fascinating tall tale until the incredible Tilda Swinton appears, vulnerable, full of regrets and compelling us to start thinking, but from then on, this is a tour de force. full review
January 1, 2009
Emily Blunt, Blunt Review with Emily Blunt
The film's over two and half hours so go when you are in the mood to just escape into a fairy tale. Take a moment to search around the gorgeous sets and remember, a film like this doesn't get made the... full review
December 31, 2008
Mike McGranaghan, The Aisle Seat
This particular viewing experience is not like being on the edge of your seat, or laughing yourself silly, or being scared out of your wits. Benjamin Button washes over you in an almost hypnotic way. ... full review
December 30, 2008
Michael Sragow, The Baltimore Sun
David Fincher has always seemed to me a talented and clever, sometimes passionate and questing, director. Now I think he's a great one. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a great American movie. full review
December 25, 2008
Kimberly Jones, Austin Chronicle
Fincher's selling us beautifully cheekboned movie stars frolicking in bedsheets and calling it a great love. I didn't buy it for a second. full review
December 25, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
A technological marvel and visual triumph. full review
December 25, 2008
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button sighs with longing and simmers with intrigue while investigating the philosophical conundrums and emotional paradoxes of its protagonist's condition. full review
December 25, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Given the resources and talent here, quite a movie might have resulted. But it's so hard to care about this story. full review
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May 28, 2009i absolutely loved it. it was a bit different than i thought it would be. but i loved it, plus he's hottttt!
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March 31, 2009
A wonderful film
interesting story
Brad Pitt was so great
i love it so much
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February 28, 2009Most beautiful film that I have ever seen and in my opinion the most beautiful ever!. It is my second favourite film of all time after Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd. Heartbreaking, dramatic, funny, magical, inspiring, romantic. This film has it all!! Best film of 2008. Yes, better than The Dark Knight.
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January 17, 2009The worst movie ever invented !
and you call yourself actors!
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December 31, 2008I have just finished watching this movie, and was completely blown away. I was a little sceptical when I heard Pitt was given the lead. He did ok, but Blanchett was superb. I loved it!
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December 28, 2008One of the few quality films of 08 unique plot first-rate actors. Definately deserving an Oscar nomination at the very least!!!!
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December 27, 2008ya i agree this movie should get at least 4 if not 4 and a half stars this was an amazing movie brad pitt is a great actor this deserves way more then 2 and a half stars
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December 25, 2008The movie has a good chance of winning Best Picture and people have it at 3 stars? This is absurd. Shows how mindless people can be.
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