You never know what's coming for you.

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2009)

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is by far the best movie I have ever seen in the Year 2009 (Well it's still January and there would be tonnes of good movies coming up). What fascinated me about this movie is, first of all, its storyline.
Its main plot is about the life of a 'very strange man' Benjamin Button. He was born on the day when World War I just ended, a lucky and memorable day for all citizens in America, but also an unlucky and unforgettable day for Benjamin Button. He was born so differently, bearing the body of an old man yet the mentality of a new born child. His father had fears over him and abandoned him shortly when Benjamin was born. Luckily, he was raised by a kind-hearted black lady who treated him as dearly as her own son.
The story proceeded by telling the story of Benjamin Button, how growing up as an old man in the beginning and gradually turning 'younger' and 'younger' as he ages. It is such an extraordinary experience in accompanying Benjamin through his life inside a comfortable cinema with a good company in 166 minutes. Through his series of encounters, actions and reactions, often times you would reflect and think about your very own life.
I especially liked the tag lines that Benjamin include as he narrates throughout the movie. They are like short summaries to different points of life and different viewpoints when you are in different dilemmas. "You never know what's coming for you." was a common line that Benjamin uses with his dear 'mama', which is very encouraging and forward-looking. Life is short and full of uncertainties, since you will never know what will be coming up for you, to treasure every moment and grasping every opportunity that you have to make wonders is a form of life that you should never miss.
About the cast, personally Brad Pitt (Benjamin Button) is at his finest performance once again since "Twelve Monkeys" and "The River Runs Through It". His touch of acting has solidified through his experience in both life and movie career. Cate Blanchett (Daisy) also proved herself as a Oscar-winning actress, giving well-rounded performance and acting out the charisma of the lady whom Benjamin deeply loved. The supporting cast also did a wonderful job.
Check this movie out! You will not be disappointed. Why? Because "You never know what's coming for you."