Benjamin Button is a wonderful film

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2009)

I found the film to be very well thought out and the roles played with amazing warmth. I did not find that old Benjamin and young Daisy were "attracted" to each other in the way that some posters here seem to believe. I thought it more as a kind of "on the same page" type of thing as opposed to a sexual desire on either part. He was drawn by her blue eyes and she was drawn because he was "different" to the others in her grandmother's retirement home. That's my view anyway. Nevertheless, I think the film is well worth the nominations it received. I have nothing against Brad Pitt but I am not an avid fan. With that being said, I think he gave a brilliant performance. Cate Blanchett is beautiful and genuine in her portrayal of Daisy. I hope this film cleans up at the Oscars. :)