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		List Price: $39.99		Label: Paramount Salesrank: 1522 Released: May 5, 2009
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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
“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. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett with Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond, “Benjamin Button,” is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time.

Description of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [Blu-ray]:
The technical dazzle of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a truly astonishing thing to behold: this story of a man who ages backwards requires Brad Pitt to begin life as a tiny elderly man, then blossom into middle age, and finally, wisely, become young. How director David Fincher--with makeup artists, special-effects wizards, and body doubles--achieves this is one of the main sources of fascination in the early reels of the movie. The premise is loosely borrowed from an F. Scott Fitzgerald story (and bears an even stronger resemblance to Andrew Sean Greer's novel The Confessions of Max Tivoli), with young/old Benjamin growing up in New Orleans, meeting the girl of his dreams (Cate Blanchett), and sharing a few blissful years with her until their different aging agendas send them in opposite directions. The love story takes over the second half of the picture, as Eric Roth's script begins to resemble his work on Forrest Gump. This is too bad, because Benjamin's early life is a wonderfully picaresque journey, especially a set of midnight liaisons with a Russian lady (Tilda Swinton) in an atmospheric hotel. Fincher observes all this with an entomologist's eye, cool and exacting, which keeps the material from getting all gooey. Still, the Hurricane Katrina framing story feels put-on, and the movie lets Benjamin slide offscreen during its later stages--curious indeed.--Robert Horton




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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [Blu-ray] Reviews:
Amazing Movie!
2009-12-17 - This is my favorite movie! I love it! I love the story, the way New Orleans is featured, and just the acting overall! The product I received was in perfect condition and this movie is a def. keeper or go getter!

Stunning Film
2009-12-12 - I can see there are much better writers who've reviewed this film beautifully but I must take part in praising this film. I was definitely very impressed by this film. The stunning visual effects, set designs, musical scores, acting and all the multiple aspects of the film just work together so well making the film a true epic and a timeless piece. The story of a man growing younger not older is told beautifully. As mentioned in many of the other reviews, the love story between Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is the central part of the film but the film is more about the case of Benjamin Button and how he deals with life that has dealt him an unusual set of cards. The film is about life, loss, love, forgiveness and choices. Brad Pitt was a perfect fit for this role and he plays this character with so much truth. His performance was truly moving. It's too bad that the media only focuses on his looks and personal life when, in my opinion, his talent far exceeds all of that. Cate Blanchett does a fantastic job as well. And I must reiterate what the other reviewers have mentioned, the fascinating effects of aging - it is truly well done. Without a doubt, a five-star movie.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [Blu-ray]
2009-12-07 - Liked the plot and the quality of the film transfer and HD audio by the Criterion Collection was top-notch!

Will Be Remembered for Years to Come
2009-11-29 - 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 characteristics of an aged man, and abandoned by his widowed father, is not expected to live. But live he does. In a twist on the normal aging process, he ages chronologically, but physically he ages backwards, becoming younger, healthier and fabulously good-looking until he reaches old age and the transformation is complete.

Most people comment about the amazing technological effects of accomplishing this physical transformation, but what gripped me was the outstanding acting. Pitt is mesmerizing in this role and it is too bad he did not win an Oscar for this performance. How he lives his life, old, disabled or in the prime of youth is inspiring. It speaks to one's will and the power to overcome any obstacles. His character's curiosity to learn as much about the world is also moving: no matter where he is or what he does, he seems to fit.

Kudos to all involved and a recommendation not to miss this exceptional work.



Great!!
2009-11-29 - 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!