The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Release Year: 2008
Review: The best thing going for this film is that it's beautiful to look at. I had really high hopes for this film, but it simply doesn't deliver despite all of its potential. The concept of the film had me anticipating the release for months wondering how they would pull it off. The directing was sadly its downfall. The story drags a bit, and the way its told kept me disengaged and at times annoyed. There are some moving scenes, and it does make you think about life, love and death; but it certainly doesn't go beyond a fairly mediocre melodrama. A lot has been said about the performances, but on a whole they were nothing special. Brad Pitt did a fine job, nothing fantastic. The visual effects and makeup deserve the credit in this film, as it was spectacular what they managed to pull off. There is enough good in this film to make me recommend it, but I was slightly let down none the less.
Rating: 3/5