Comments on: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Movie review

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:29:14 +0000

The clock running backward did indeed signify BB’s life running backwards… BUT, while his life ran backwards everyone else was running forward in time. However, BB and all the other “players” in life met in the moment of the NOW - in the moment of the NOW there is no going forward in time, there is no going backward in time. Everything “just is.”

And at the end of the movie, that theme was thrown out to the audience again when it was stated that “some know Shakespeare,” “some are mothers,” some sit by the river,” etc. We are all just here in the NOW being whatever is we are being; a mother, a guy who sits by the river, a dancer, an artist - whatever. And we come and go on this planet being each others’ audience. Shakespeare said it best; “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players….”

So just be who it is that you are; be happy! Don’t get caught up in the details… just be here now and experience!

Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

By: zyan_mindfreak

zyan_mindfreak — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:08:30 +0000

is that all?Just a c0mparis0n?Its a bit c0nfusing,having that clock,

By: ahmax

ahmax — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:07:26 +0000

the clock moving backwards parallels brad pitt’s way of ageing, he moves backwards in time and not forwards.

By: zyan_mindfreak

zyan_mindfreak — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:45:03 +0000

I just d0nt undERstand,what is the relevance of clock m0ving bAckwards to benjamin buTtoN,whats the c0nNECTi0n?Any0ne who kn0w,share it plz tnx

By: julieh

julieh — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:13:07 +0000

Best movie I have seen in ages cant stop thinking about will definately be buying this one on dvd need to watch it again!

By: rota10

rota10 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:25:11 +0000

I just saw this movie last night and can’t stop thinking about the story. I compare this experience to one like reading a book you can’t put down and you never want to end.

The make up and scenes are absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to see the “How did they do it”, especially when Benjamin is “young”, meaning 7 to 10 years old and his body is so small compared to the size of his head which always seemed to be adult sized. Must be that photo magic.

EVERY actor played their part so believably, I just can’t say enough good things about this movie. Bravo to all who took part in the making of this film.

By: Shaky

Shaky — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:19:14 +0000

Benjamin Button was a very fasinating movie, my first comments at the end of the movie where, “WOW I have not seen a movie with an indepth story like this in a long while”. This is a unique way in telling a story in story and no having a just OK high level story like most movies. I truly enjoyed this movie for all the emotions, laugh,cry,smile,interesting and more. Truly the worst part of the movie is we do not get to see the “great looking Brad” but he did an amazing job of acting this time, you are not just a “PRETTY FACE”. Brad you did it this time, he comes the ACADEMY for you! Thanks for the great movie, it makes an impression on you. Keep up the great work.

By: coffeerama

coffeerama — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:35:20 +0000

Benjamin Button was very Fincher-esque… almost as good as his other stuff if not for some nagging plot holes

By: conjo

conjo — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:54:54 +0000

I LOVED this film! I thought it was one of Brad Pitt’s best works to date! I don’t normally buy dvd’s…but I will buy this one. Even though it was long…It went fast.

By: Jootbuck

Jootbuck — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:29:50 +0000

That was one wonderful movie. I was surprised several times as I have not seen a movie with those themes and lessons embedded like that. I actually didn’t even notice the 166 min. in my chair………..and there were interludes of 10 second silly images throughout and appropriate………..Brad Pitt…………..hit the nail on the head………..and the characters were exactly what they needed to be……………I as the viewer/audience loved even the bad guys. They seem to make all the 2nd hand characters (lowly, poor, falled) shine. A movie basaed on love and not violence.
I laughed as this was based on a “short story” by F. Scott Fitzgerald………………….so how did it end up as the “longest” movie I believe I have ever watched in a sitting? LOL

By: eopoku3

eopoku3 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:37:02 +0000

movie is too fuckking long….just rambling story….i mean come on…..