Cate Blanchett is astounding!

Rating: Null/10 (4 January 2009)

This film tells the life of a man who is born old, and gets younger as he ages.
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a refreshing film. The interesting plot captivates viewers, despite the abundance of melancholy. It tells how Benjamin enters the prime of his life while everyone around him die off. It tells a tale of enduring love that cannot come to fruition. It tells how dreams are shattered just because a series of coincidences string together to create calamity. Cate Blanchett is amazing in her role as Daisy. She is graceful and regal as ever, and yet amidst her astounding elegance she portrays all of Daisy's emotions fully. I particularly find Cate Blanchett's performance at the end of the film moving. The melancholy in her eyes as she looks at the young Benjamin is piercing and affecting.
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" stands out from the crowd because it lacks car crashes, road chases, tropical beaches and brutal fights that define many contemporary blockbusters. It may not do well in the box office earnings, but it will be remembered for years to come.