just saw it again.... it is absolutely amazing!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2009)

I watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the first time in the cinema. As a big David Fincher fan, I had high hopes for the film and it didn't disappoint me. In fact it far exceeded my expectations. But I don't want to soley judge the film as a work by David Fincher, but as a film in its own right.
I loved it the first time, but my biggest worry was that it wouldn't hold up upon a second viewing. All of my top favourite films only get better the more often I watch them, so the second viewing to me is even more important than the first one. And this film does just that. It gets better the second time around and I'm already looking forward for my third viewing.
It is hard to pinpoint a single reason why this film is great. The performances are stunning. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett have great chemistry and were perfectly cast opposite each other. All the other actors fit perfectly to the characters they play.
The story is a simple one, but a very emotional one. And it is told at a pace which I've noticed is not easy for some to handle. It is slow, but the last thing I'd call it is boring. And it is tragic. Very tragic. And if tragedy is not your cup of tea, then this film is definitely one to avoid.
I'm the kind of person who needs the right setting to watch a film. I cant just watch it on a laptop or on an iphone. I need the darkened room with a nice big TV. And watching this film on Bluray engulfs you even more.
You will have heard about similarities with Forrest Gump, but those similarities are superficial and irrelevant. They are the kind of similarities which are common in movies. Like the ones shared by Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Or The Terminator and The Matrix. Or Sunshine and Event Horizon. You can find a million films which have tons of similarities between each other. But all that matters is if the characters are believable and if you can suspend your disbelief enough to enjoy watching them for the duration of the film.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button does that immaculately. I will recommend this film to anyone. Of course not everyone will like it, but in my case, I was deeply touched by that movie. Twice over. It is definitely one of the best films I have ever seen.
I cant wait to see it again!