Just got done seeing this; I liked it. Brad Pitt gives a strong, but subtle performance and this movie had some of the most gorgeous cinematography I've seen. It's a bit on the long side, but I didn't mind. Superb direction and solid screenplay. I'll have to let the movie sink in before I give it a rating or anything.
Originally posted by SnakeEyes
Just got done seeing this; I liked it. Brad Pitt gives a strong, but subtle performance and this movie had some of the most gorgeous cinematography I've seen. It's a bit on the long side, but I didn't mind. Superb direction and solid screenplay. I'll have to let the movie sink in before I give it a rating or anything.
i really need to see this movie but how long is it actually?
This movie is exhausting but in a good way. You will definitely leave the cinema feeling fulfilled after watching this movie. I felt as though i just ate a steak dinner. It also summons a slew of emotions and Pitt does give a fine performance. Like Snake Eyes mentioned, the cinematography in this film is stunning and is probably the best aspect and most stand out character of the movie. That is saying a lot because the acting and the writing is top notch.
Saw this today, loved it
make sure you use the bathroom before going, you won't want to miss a minute, and it's about 3 hours long
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I was really surprised how young they made Pitt look, when he saw Daisy and his daughter for the, I guess you could say, last time. It was quite obvious how they made him look older, but to make him younger, impressive, imo.
just got outta benjamin button.
it's oscar caliber. it might get nominated for best supporting actress, best make up and best cinematography.
it had a very slow moving and sorta homey feel to it. I just found it to be depressing as hell. I found the story truly bizzare and darkly humerous as far as ben button's biological clock went, especially towards the end. a couple of people sitting behind us, whom were seniors citizens we're basically whispering "wtf?" while chuckling. and others kept asking if that was indeed brad pitt when he was 7 in that wheelchair.
it looks like it definetely left people curious about the case of benjamin button.
though a bit on the long side, nonetheless, it was made well in that it was satifyingly consistant and it did a good job of having most of the characters grow on you.
7/10
I give it a 7/10.
it was bit on the long side.
I saw this movie the other day. I really enjoyed it, however it was not as great as I expected. It's been getting a lot of Oscar buzz, and I think it can get a lot of nominations but when it comes to closing the deal and picking up a win, I think it will disappoint, winning an Oscar in maybe Make-up, Visual Effects, and Adapted Screenplay.
Good film though.
Magical is a nice word to describe it. This movie was completely captivating and heartfelt. The performances were incredible - I don't know any other actress with more presence than Cate Blanchett. Brad Pitt became Benjamin Button and was incredible. The cinematography was amazing. David Fincher is one of the best directors out there. I always check to see what kind of reviews it's getting by crititcs.
It has a 72% on Rottentomatoes which is alright- should be higher, a 69/100 on metacritic but audiences seem to love it so far-
---it's has 100% score on Crazy Critics so don't trust the critics on this one- it's great!
A terrific film in every way. Beautiful narrative, wonderful story, terrific acting, excellent writing, and don't get me started on the directing, some of the best I've ever seen. The movie was a touch disappointing, since it was too long, although i didn't really mind, and a bit too detailed as far as Ben's life. Also it was a bit underwhelming in dissecting the romance. Despite these minor flaws it was marvelous.