Has strengths but also weaknesses...

Rating: 6/10 (30 November 2009)

I must admit that I expected this movie with impatience but it turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment. Maybe I expected too much and it is all my fault.
I expected that the main feature of the movie - the fact that Benjamin ages backward - will be used to convey a strong message about common life. It appears that the message is that "it is never too late..". But when you think about it, the aging backward of the main character is not necessary to make that point. In fact the thing I disliked most is that this idea remains on the level of curiosity the entire movie.
Also the fact that it last so long is a minus for me because the extra time is not necessary to make any point, it just lasts longer. This comment also applies to "Zodiac" from the same director. It appears that this is his MO.
The thing I liked about the movie is the scenery, the atmosphere and also the acting which is superb.