The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Blu-ray Disc, 2009, 2-Disc Special Edition)

Screenplay giant, Eric Roth, who gave us Forrest Gump finished this film with a peaceful message about life when he put to film, his greatest moments by saying:

"Some people were born to sit by a river.
Some get struck by lightning.....
Some have an ear for music.......
Some are artists.................
Some Swim........................
Some know buttons................
Some know Shakespeare............
Some Are Mothers.................
.....and some people Dance......." Thanks Eric Roth....

It was a most unusually rare experience to find humanity once again.

Most usually, I tend to watch a movie from start to finish, this film was a bit slow paced in the first parts but soon began to pick up closer to the middle part of the film. A common tag-line for this film is that "..Life isn't measured in minutes but in moments" and "I was born under unusual circumstances".

While the film was still being shot, the computer software graphics that helped Benjamin Buttons transform throughout the film was still being designed. The CGI technology changes daily. Brad Pitt's character seemed so real that it was scary.

The elemental irony of this film typically would make anyone wonder how it is like to live in someone else's shoes, especially from the standpoint of the elderly. Myself, being past the point of young and entering into middle age, one senses a deep sense of a powerful hand directing life at every turn. The word destiny or fate always seems to make me wonder about certain monumental defining moments in my life. If those things in life that I forced myself to do and be may have been a lot more exact if I hadn't let my emotions get the best of me. However, not a one of us could say that we know for "one cotton-picking minute" what's going to happen to us all next. That's the wonderment of this film. It usually is best taught to us if we only just experience the story and let our stubbornness and self out of the picture and just live.

The characters of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett were very believable and in love, which is tremendously powerful on film.

I'll give this film a 4/5 even though I'm not sure I'll ever be able to sit through it again.

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This movie is fairytale for adults. It is strange and beautiful as Big fish and the idea of script is close to Forrest Gump. After all this is a love story. The message for me here is "You can't stop loving somebody".

4.5 stars

Very shocking movie, and what I have to specially mention is the special features coming with the blu-ray. It is in high definition and totally retell the whole story of the making of it. I love it.

I thought Brad Pitt did an excellent job at portraying his part. The technology in the movie is fantastic. This is a great story and interesting movie.I liked the movie very much and would encourage others to see this movie.

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I saw it in the theater, and I was so impressed by the special effects. Blu ray is the only way to watch a movie like this. The plot line was somewhat similar to Forrest Gump, but the special effects are what impressed me the most. It's amazing what they can do now.

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By way of preface, this is not my favorite David Fincher film. I prefer Seven, Fight Club, Zodiac, even The Game in many respects. Many of the criticisms of this movie ring true, e.g., that it bears a striking resemblance to Forrest Gump (which seems apropos, given that the same screenwriter, Eric Roth, wrote both scripts), and that it is somewhat languorous at nearly three hours long. However, it is an effective bittersweet reflection on impermanence, the ephemeral nature of life and love. Moreover, the film itself is a technical marvel, and this is especially apparent on Blu-ray. If you have yet to see this film, I suggest watching it in High Def. While a little overwrought, it is still an entertaining and at times poignant film.

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This film is one of the best I've ever seen about life and the value of the time you have. It is one of those rare ideas that you don't think would work as dramaticaly or effectively as it does. Simply put, the main character is born as an elderly infant that ages in reverse. However with that reversal you get to see how much value he puts in his life and time with those he cares about most. I won't elaborate about the plot or charachters as you can get that in the description, just know that this film will impact you, it's just something you can't not be touched by. One of the few films I've ever seen that has a real heart to every aspect of it. Beautifuly shot, wonderfully acted and scripted. A mosaic of beauty that will stand the test of time.

Features Actors:Brad Pitt,Joeanna Sayler,Jason Flemyng,Taraji P. Henson
Running Time:167 Min.
Rating:PG-13


Mortality and loneliness revolves around a baby (Brad Pitt) born old who grows younger over the course of his life. The film opens in New Orleans at the end of the First World War where we find Benjamin's mother (Joeanna Sayler) dying during childbirth being followed by his father's (Jason Flemyng) wrapping the inexplicably-aged infant in swaddling clothes and secretly depositing him on the back steps of the local old folks' home. Fortunately, he is immediately adopted by Miss Queenie (Taraji P. Henson), a selfless, mammy-like figure who altruistically decides to care for him the best she can.
Although her odd-looking, little octogenarian is initially beset by an assortment of infirmities, Queenie can't help but notice that there is something which sets Benjamin apart from the rest of the residents at her assisted living facility. For, while they continue to deteriorate and die, he miraculously has his vitality restored, and gradually gets back his hearing, eyesight, hair, and so forth.
Eventually, Benjamin not only feels fairly spry, but independent enough to bid Queenie and company adieu and sets out to explore the world on his own. And with an uncanny sense of timing rather reminiscent of a Forrest Gump, he proceeds to embark on an epic journey which lands him in the middle of a number of events of historical import over the ensuing decades, such as a World War II naval battle and a NASA rocket launch. Button's reverse aging theme is unique, allowing for a sufficiently novel plotline which proves compelling when you factor in special effects and the Oscar-nominated performances of Brad Pitt and Taraji Henson.

Truely one of a kind movie, very original!Great acting & effects!Hope this helps you decide.Thanks for reading! :)

If that's how you'd describe reverse aging. Brad Pitt plays a man who starts out an octogenarian and ends up an infant – and who falls in love with a woman (Cate Blanchett) aging in the traditional young-to-old fashion. A story of how true love, knows no boundaries. An Oscar nominated film.