This movie reminded me of Cameron Diaz. Now, let me explain. Cameron Diaz is tall, blonde, blue eyes, big smile, clear skin, very toned body…everything a gorgeous woman should be. Yet, I don’t find her gorgeous—just pretty. This movie has everything that will garner 8 Academy Award wins, yet I wasn’t blown away or swept away. I just thought it was a good movie not “one of the greatest films ever made,” as Rex Reed stated in The New York Observer.
Don’t get me wrong, I liked the movie, I liked it a lot. The story is unique and haunting. The acting is superb. The script is amazing—probably the best part of the whole movie. The sets, costumes, and make-up were all spectacular, but the sum of the parts did not equal the whole.
The story, of course, chronicles the live, loves, triumphs, joys and sorrows of Benjamin Button who “was born under unusual circumstances.” The movie is about the bonds we create, the love we share and how even the passage of time can not disturb or destroy them.
Brad Pitt. It’s hard to even talk about him in this film. He is so good looking it almost hurts to look at him. Maybe it was the stark contrast between the old and youth version of Benjamin that highlighted the near perfection of Brad Pitt’s face. I am still convinced there was post-production work done to Brad to make him even more gorgeous. His beauty overshadows him immense talent in this film.
Missy Cinema Score: B+
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Can't wait to see this movie!
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