A really good drama... watch it if you can.

Rating: 7/10 (30 December 2013)

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
This movie is a movie that has always interested me, but I never got round to watching it until recently.
The movie is about the life of Benjamin. When Benjamin was born his mother died during child birth. When his father saw the baby for the first time he was disgusted by the way he looked and left him on the steps of a house. The reason he looked so different was because Benjamin has a condition which makes him age backwards. He was born an old looking child and the older he got the younger he looked.
I like the idea of this... when I first heard about it it did make me ask a lot of questions. The good thing is, they all got answered.
The story was sad in places, but so happy in others. It is a drama that keeps you hooked to the TV. The movie is steady throughout. I can't remember one bit where I was bored or lost interest. The movie is quite long, it is on for 2 and a half hours, but it didn't feel that long.
You really get to know the characters. Another thing I liked about this film was the fact that Benjamin was a likable guy most of the time, but from time to time he was horrible. He did things that was not too nice and even made me hate him at one point, but then he seemed very gullible at times.
The acting was top class from everyone. Brad Pitt was fantastic playing Benjamin. He was even good at playing an old and young man. Cate Blanchett did a fantastic job too. I really felt sorry for her most throughout. Her character went though a lot and didn't deserve what she went though.
Finally I have seen a movie where the make up is amazing. Brad Pitt actually looked old without the make up looking plastic. I have never seen make up this well done... in fact I am not sure it was make up or just computer effects that made him look old. It was just too good.
This is a great film that I will watch again in the future. I am not surprised that it won numerous awards. They are all well deserved.
I will give this film 7 out of 10.
"It's a funny thing about comin' home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You'll realize what's changed is you."
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