An Eccentric, Original Tale

Rating: 7/10 (12 March 2017)

Basically, this movie is about a baby (Benjamin) who is born old and ages in reverse over the course of the film. Along the way, because of his strange life cycle, Benjamin is able to view humanity through an entirely different spectrum and have relationships that "normal" people are not given the chance to entertain (don't you wish sometimes that you would have had the mind of an adult in the body of a child?!).
This journey raises some interesting observations on humanity and relationships that will leave the viewer pondering the definition of "aging" and the inevitable consequences of Benjamin's seemingly charmed existence (is it better aging in his fashion, or will the same problems abound as for the rest of us?).
Upon the conclusion of this film, I found myself intrigued at all the subtle themes that the movie had brought up. Although I won't give this film a full five stars due to its inability to intertwine all the loose plot and theme threads (think "Dark Knight" or "Gran Torino"), I do still consider it a solid effort that will have you pondering its message long after you turn off the TV.