Thought provoking

Rating: 8/10 (2 September 2013)

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is easily one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It is one of those kinds of movies that regardless of how many times you see it, you can still be amazed at the symbolism, messages, and just small nuances with in the movie. The story revolves around the titular character Benjamin Button who was abandoned as an infant and is later raised by Queenie. Button is born as an old man and ages in reverse to die as a young man. He is a mystery to all he comes across because few can understand what his condition is and shy away from his looks. He also gets into a relationship with Daisy throughout his life. Though a confusing tale overall, it depicts Button's life and his interactions with those around him very well. It is a movie that makes you feel something, provokes thoughts, though you might not be entirely sure what the moral is. This movie made me think about growing up and savoring the people I meet for who they are, what they do for others, and appreciate everything they can show me and what impressions they leave in my life. Perhaps it is something I think too deeply about, but I promise that it is a film that will make you think.