Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008) Review
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167 min – Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance
"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 backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man's life can be.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a monumental achievement -- not only one of the best films of the year, but one of the greatest films ever made. ...read the complete Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The review at New York Observer (Rex Reed)
While I would characterize "Button" as a major achievement, I believe I would have found it better in a 90-minute format comprised of a telescoped first part and the "adult" second portion which is really what gels dramatically for us and justifies the pr ...read the complete Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The review at Cinema Signals
An epic tale that contemplates the wonders of life -- of birth and death and, most of all, love. ...read the complete Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The review at The Hollywood Reporter
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Wow! "Benjamin Button" is such an extraordinary movie that long after it is ended, it lingers in your thoughts. A baby born with all the... read more »
This movie was a little bit long but still very good and entertaining the cast was stellar!! Rent it buy it but do see it! read more »
This is a long, slow movie, but it is quite astonishing. At first, there is a little smugness at the general concept: a man is born old and grows... read more »






