THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button—based on a 1922 F. Scott Fitzgerald story—presents its unusual story tastefully and well via the talents of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The storyline is difficult to ignore due to its uniqueness. While not a movie that attains classic status, it’s worth watching.

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Storyline

Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) comes into the world as an old man and leaves the world as a young infant.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director David Fincher for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Ceán Chaffin, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Tommy Turtle for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Daisy (Cate Blanchett), Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), Caroline (Julia Ormond), Dorothy Baker (Faune Chambers Watkins), Monsieur Gateau (Elias Koteas), Blanche Devereux (Donna Duplantier), Martin Gateau (Jacob Tolano), Man at Train Station (Earl Maddox), Teddy Roosevelt (Ed Metzger), Thomas Button (Jason Flemyng), Priest Giving Last Rites (Danny Vinson), Doctor at Benjamin’s Birth (David Jensen), Caroline Button (Johanna Roxanne), Queenie (Taraji P. Henson), Tizzy (Mahershala Ali), Mrs. Hollister (Fiona Hale), Dr. Rose (Patrick Thomas O’Brien), Mrs. Horton (Marion Zinser), and Benjamin 1928-31 (Peter Donald Badalamenti II).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Its concept makes the movie worth a watch.

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