bishoptboy:

I think this tread is cool. firstly no fighting and insulting each other because of variance of views.

Things are a tad different in TV/Movies.

vescucci:

In the end, people were more curious about Brad Pitt than they were Benjamin Button.

Ah ah! Mr Olawale!

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

David Fincher’s third outing with Brad Pitt (after Se7en and Fight Club) is a truly curious affair. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking look at life’s journey, told in reverse, that operates on both a vast and intimate scale. Fincher’s film takes its time to unfold, over the course of almost three hours, but is such a fascinating journey that you probably won’t notice the time pass. It is emotionally engrossing, visually enchanting and boasts of some jaw-dropping special effects (particularly in regards to the ageing process of its two main stars) with plenty of twists and turns. It’s also supremely well acted with everyone from Pitt, Blanchett, Henson, Swinton and Jason Flemyng registering strongly in some way. It’s little wonder, in fact, that the film amassed so many Oscar nominations (13 in total).

However, by nature of its innovative plot device, the film enters some strangely uncomfortable territory the longer it persists. Pitt’s eventual “old age” finds him as a boy and the scenes between the young actor who plays Benjamin and the elderly Blanchett do have an icky quality about them. Hence, a film that should have ended on an emotional high is almost undone by the parameters of its storyline. While the framing device, involving Daisy’s time with her daughter (Ormond) provide the only moments when time stands still. Observations on old age, mortality and the nature of romance are also acutely observed, while there’s a keen sense of the passing of time, and the need to get on and live life while the opportunity allows.

I'd say hats off to a cinematic achievement by Fincher and rate this movie 65%.

spikedcylinder:

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

David Fincher’s third outing with Brad Pitt (after Se7en and Fight Club) is a truly curious affair. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking look at life’s journey, told in reverse, that operates on both a vast and intimate scale. Fincher’s film takes its time to unfold, over the course of almost three hours, but is such a fascinating journey that you probably won’t notice the time pass. It is emotionally engrossing, visually enchanting and boasts of some jaw-dropping special effects (particularly in regards to the ageing process of its two main stars) with plenty of twists and turns. It’s also supremely well acted with everyone from Pitt, Blanchett, Henson, Swinton and Jason Flemyng registering strongly in some way. It’s little wonder, in fact, that the film amassed so many Oscar nominations (13 in total).

However, by nature of its innovative plot device, the film enters some strangely uncomfortable territory the longer it persists. Pitt’s eventual “old age” finds him as a boy and the scenes between the young actor who plays Benjamin and the elderly Blanchett do have an icky quality about them. Hence, a film that should have ended on an emotional high is almost undone by the parameters of its storyline. While the framing device, involving Daisy’s time with her daughter (Ormond) provide the only moments when time stands still. Observations on old age, mortality and the nature of romance are also acutely observed, while there’s a keen sense of the passing of time, and the need to get on and live life while the opportunity allows.

I'd say hats off to a cinematic achievement by Fincher and rate this movie 65%.

justkunmi:

. . .and OMG that baby was ugly!!!

spikedcylinder:

I have not seen Atonement but I think James McCavoy looks like a sad poodle.

Mad_Max:

It's a spoiler? Not, um,er, a hint?

No lol. . .i've seen it but you shouldn't tell people the story abruptly shifts somewhere

Spike i don't know oo