Benjamin Button is a heartfelt love story that follows the unique life of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) through his backwards aging process. The film spans about eighty years, beginning with Benjamin's birth as an old man, continuing on to his meeting of the lovely Daisy (Cate Blanchett) and their deep and eternal love for each other, ending with Benjamin's death as an infant. The entire story is being told by Benjamin's estranged daughter, Caroline (Julia Ormond) who reads this tragic and interesting story out of Benjamin's diary to her sick and ailing mother, Daisy.
David Fincher, the director, has certainly proved to audiences that he knows how to make a name for himself. Everything he touches turns to gold. Whether it be the thrilling Panic Room or the inspiring Fight Club, Fincher understands the meaning of a good movie. He also is an excellent judge of character, casting wonderful and memorable actors for each character in his films.
In Benjamin Button, Fincher proves his knowledge for good acting by casting Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett side by side. Their chemistry is something not often seen on screen. They aren't the most passionate or intense on screen couple, however their respect and attitude towards each other shows how devoted to their films they can be.
Another one of Fincher's miracles is his unique visual outlook. Each shot of Benjamin Button is a beautiful scene that captures the soft feeling of New Orleans throughout history. Another lovely attribute to this film is the excellent special effects/ make up to make the same actor look completely different based on his age at that part of the film. The interesting contrast he creates between Pitt getting younger and Blanchett aging is superb.
This film is bound to live on forever as one of the most interesting and unique love stories ever told and is certain to solidify Pitt, Blanchett and Fincher's already steadfast careers.
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