A Good Film, lacking in few areas.

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2008)

This movie begins with a good plot and a great idea but unfortunately does not develop into the full thickness that it easily could have. This issue is on the part of Mr. David Fincher, the director. For instance, the entire racial issue of the 1900's is ignored, I mean hello??? He is living in a retirement home run by African Americans during the whole civil rights era. Unfortunately, racism in New Orleans was very common. Although it is sad to say this, the racism would have added much needed sadness to the film. Another plot issue involved in this film is the serious lack of dialogue on the part of Brad Pitt. Yes this sounds stupid because he narrates this whole film but think about it, he says nothing that can show his true acting talent.
I will have to agree with the masses on the whole, "The visual effects AKA the CGI is incredible," possibly the best since Saving Private Ryan or the LOTR film. But let me tell you this, that whole younger Brad Pitt meaning when he was really old, and the young Cate Blanchett, were all visual effects, not make-up. Sorry to break it to you folks. Make-up can do some amazing things, but it cannot make Cate Blanchett look more attractive than a goddamn goddess.