Beautiful but unsurprising, it feels like Forrest Gump

Rating: 8/10 (23 February 2009)

It is definitely worthy to take your time to enjoy this movie, it is very beautiful and emotional, and it is far from being boring. However, be aware because the bigger surprise you get is to see that it was directed by David Fincher! Actually, better to forget this before start seeing it, especially if you are Fight Club or Se7en movie fan. You do not see Fincher's innovative mind in Benjamin Button, and I personally consider this unfortunate. Benjamin Button brings exactly the same emotional elements and development as Forrest Gump, in my opinion a far away better movie than this one, should be put as IMDb recommendations list for the ones interested in enjoying the same atmosphere and feeling. I rather prefer to wish Mr Fincher and crew all the best luck and brightness when developing the Heavy Metal project.