Classic case of IMDb-hype

Rating: 7/10 (16 February 2009)

Okay, so it's the big movie of this Oscar-year. But is it justifiably as good as the mountain of nominations should imply?
I don't think so. Granted, the storyline is good and the movie makes you feel for the characters that are involved. But the material on hand is not that of an instant classic, straight into the top half of the IMDb top250 list. Maybe the general consensus of 8/10+ ratings on this movie is linked to the hype connected to the Oscars. Even if the movie looks great and holds its own against other films, the story just isn't THAT good. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the movie a lot and enjoyed watching it, but I don't believe that it warrants 13 nominations. Rant over.
The acting is thoroughly enjoyable. Cate Blanchet gives 'Daisy' a real zest for life and makes her instantly likable. Her recent form as an actress really underlines the feeling that we are experiencing a class act. Move over Meryl Streep! As for Brad PittOther reviews have highlighted that he has no expression in his face, or rather just the one. However, he plays Benjamin with a certain innocence that suits him well, "the charming do-gooder". Button as the main protagonist is a success, but I wish that the experiences he gains and the moral of the story could have been a bit more diverse. Jason Flemyng, Jared Harris and Tilda Swinton also deliver solid supporting roles that add much to the movies appeal. Cudos to them.
Not as Wow(!) as Gran Torino, Milk or Slumdog Millionaire, but a solid and enjoyable movie. Go see it, just make up your mind in the theater.