The best movie of 2008!

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2008)

You can always count on Hollywood to turn even a silly sounding concept into a masterpiece of a movie. For me, Button is the movie to beat in 2008. It succeeds on many fronts and is a pure best picture contender.
The movie is filled with good performances, most notably Brad Pitt. His was not a performance of explosive dialog but one that required expressions that told us what he was experiencing; and he did an excellent job. The characters brought alive the various emotions in the story, which built its way to become a poignant tragedy.
David Fincher took the movie to another level using a fantastic storytelling technique, and he can be thankful to the spectacular cinematography which made the movie look so rich and alive. The movie had an excellent blend of humor as well, which was a perfect aid for its long running time.
The style of the movie reminded me of Forrest Gump in some ways i.e. it was a story about life with a unique perspective; and just like Gump it is a masterpiece.