It is truly amazing how far technology has come in such a short period of time. Lord of the Rings was an epic achievement but in just eight years, the visual level of Benjamin Button was remarkable. I will warn you that being a 2 hour and 48 minute film, it does start out a little slow. The visuals do not.
Although Brad Pitt will most likely never win an Academy Award (which is a damn shame) his performance in this film, while not incredibly demanding, was perfect. He was great and believable as an old man and you could really see the character change as his age did. Cate Blanchett was stellar as usual. Her best moments came when she is an old woman recounting her story.
The story itself was interesting enough but the way that it is told is what makes this movie great. Those watching will feel the similar style of Forrest Gump as that and this were both written by Eric Roth. The visual style was really director David Fincher at his best. Fincher and Pitt have given us Se7en and Fight Club, both with unique styles of there own, and Fincher continues to reinvent himself with this film.
I have no doubt that this movie will be up for Best Picture, and what it deserves the most is Best Makeup, Special Effects and Cinematography. When you see Brad Pitt at around age 21 you will almost not believe your eyes. I leave you with this, so far this year, Benjamin Button is one of the best.
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