A true gem in and of itself.

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2009)

I just came back from seeing The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and never once did it feel dragged down or contrived; like so many other dramas that came out last year. Never has a film been so original, so groundbreaking, so touching and heartfelt at the same time while giving best performances all around from Cate Blanchett and of course, most of all, Brad Pitt. The most remarkable thing about this film is the progression of events that flow so naturally, from different time periods and the "aging" of the main character. But none of these things would matter had it not been for David Fincher's taut, ingenuity, masterful direction with a first rate screenplay by Eric Roth. For once, special effects don't overshadow the story and drama; they mainly serve them. And they are indeed wonderful. A true gem in and of itself. This film teaches us to value life and the time that we are given in this harsh, cruel world. But most of all, it tells us that no matter how old we get, love is forever boundless.