"Hey man this is like Forrest Gump minus the entire retardization situation"
The hick behind me in line for tickets was mostly right.
In general this movie reminded me ALOT of Forrest Gump. The narration thats occasionally cut off, the humor, the emotional factor and the timing of him meeting different characters are all very similar. It's not a bad thing, but while it's a good movie, some things felt rushed and like it could've been so much better. Basically, Benjamin is born the day the first World War ended. Benjamin was born... old. He proceeds to try and live his life backward. It's an interesting idea (seeing him try and endure things with his condition was... i'll say well written. The character Daisy (Benjamin's love interest) is very unlikable (at all ages) and it makes it kind of rough to watch. The secondary characters we only know for a short while are excellent. Captain Mike (portrayed by Jared Harris) is my favorite character throughout the entire time he was on screen. His rowdyness and the fact that he's basically drunk the entire time make him lovable for some reason (the other characters' traits do the same justice). Brad Pitt did a great job the entire movie. The only flaws were that he barely showed emotion. The only time he ever had to choose or decide about his life is like... well I dont wanna give spoilers, but its only once or twice. I'm just ragging on the movie now. The film is great and very memorable. Emotional, humorous, and inspirational; The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a one of a kind movie. Also if you liked Forrest gump as much as I did, watch it.
4.5 out of 5.0
Notes:
-Alot of sex... like Benjamin and Daisy have ALOT of sex (not that it's a bad thing lulz)
-Timing of certain events throughout the movie were horrible. If they were placed earlier or later, they could've had a better emotional effect (maybe even some tears)
-One of the characters (an old man I forgot his name) has a running gag in which he was struck by lightning SEVEN TIMES. It's hilarious b/c of the extra ragtime clip of him doing something... then getting struck by lightning. While it's not necessary, it is in a what important and great comic relief.
-The movie ends in 2003 during the Katrina Hurricane (it took me a while to figure it out lol)
-When the main characters die (of age), you'll feel robbed. The ending could've been MUCH better
-When they (Daisy and Benjamin) meet in the middle (50 yrs. old), it really isn't... heartfelt
-Great Movie, there are just little flaws, please watch it. lol
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