The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2008 · 2h 46m · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for a sweeping, emotional romance wrapped in fantastical storytelling—David Fincher's visual mastery and Brad Pitt's nuanced performance make this unconventional love story genuinely compelling, even if the runtime demands patience. Skip it if you need something light or fast-paced; this is a contemplative, melancholic meditation on time and missed connections that rewards your attention but won't give you quick thrills.
Plot
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng