A very good film, but no masterpiece.

Rating: 8/10 (20 February 2009)

Before going to see this movie, my expectations where high. I am a huge fan of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and Fincher's C.V is highly admirable. However there is something missing in this film that prevents it from entering the dizzy heights masterpieces. There is no denying that I enjoyed the film a lot, as the plot was interesting and deeply moving at times, and the effects to make Pitt look old and then young are unbelievable. But as I said before there is something lacking in the complete package, where as a film like Forrest Gump, I feel was as good as that film good be. It is common to mention the two films in the same breath and for me Forrest Gump was the more accomplished piece. I couldn't help but leave the cinema thinking that it could have given the audience more, not much more, but that cherry on the top that truly makes movies stand out. I highly recommend this film based on its terrific story and great effects, however don't set the bar too high, which was perhaps my mistake.