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The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button [Blu-ray] [2009]
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"I was born under unusual circumstances". And so begins The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any mans life can be. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett with Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond, Benjamin Button is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time. The Oscars may have ultimately snubbed The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button , outside of prizes for its extraordinary make-up, visual effects and art direction, but there’s a terrific film here that’s set to stand the test of time. Perhaps it’s one that deserved a few more golden statues too. It’s a curious tale certainly. It follows the title character, as he’s born old, and as he ages, his body gets younger. As the film progresses, he crosses with Cate Blanchett’s Daisy over the course of their respective lives, as their paths continually emotionally intertwine. Based on the story by F Scott Fitzgerald, the film version of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button owes much to its director, David Fincher. This feels every inch a labour of love project, and a technically astounding one at that, with every frame packed with detail. Furthermore, it’s impossible to see the joins between the computer work and the real life characters, and that means the focus can be fully on the absorbing story. If you can forgive the slightly clumsy wraparound to it, this is a wonderfully told tale, boasting some terrific acting performances and sumptuous direction. It looks glorious in high definition too, boasting one of the finest 1080p transfers seen to date. It inevitably puts the special effects work under scrutiny, but the film passes the test effortlessly. The end result is a terrific piece of cinema, that looks and sounds simply outstanding. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is a Blu-ray very much worth owning, and is the kind of tale that’s set to be enjoyed for generations to come. -- Jon Foster Review: Did I tell you I've been struck by lightning seven times ? - I didn't think I would really like this film before I started watching it , but by the time it was over I had it marked down as one of the best films of 2009. This film is entirely captivating, almost magical,the cinematography is beautiful and the make up remarkable. The acting by Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is quite superb and all the characters in the film are well rounded and the viewer can empathise with them all. There is precious little nastiness and evil in "Benjamin Button" which is a story about love,family,destiny and growing old. Brad Pitt plays Benjamin Button who is born old but grows younger as time passes. His father abandons him at an old peoples home when he sees his baby's wizened, aged face and body. He grows up and becomes a sailor , having an affair with a married diplomat's wife played by Tilda Swinton in Murmansk. However he is besotted for most of the film with Daisy (Cate Blanchett) who he first meets as a 5 year old and she turns out to be the love of his life as they grow old and grow younger respectively.They meet in the middle,so to speak,and have a child together. Throughout the film there are flashbacks to the present day as the dying Daisy gets her daughter to read from Benjamin's diary to her in her last hours of life. "Benjamin Button" is a quirky,but powerful and poignant love story that doesn't last a minute too long at a running time of over two and a half hours. It's a must see. Review: What a wonderful film! - Well to start off I must say what a great film. Didn't expect much from this at all but I was blown away by the way the story unfolds. There are so many standout moments in the film but the ending has to be one of the best endings I have seen to a movie for a long time. The way it pulls at your heart strings. I think that everyone should watch this movie, it won't appeal to everyone but if you like good movie-making at its highest quality then please watch it. I would easily put this in my top ten movies of all time. I haven't seen a movie as good as this at the cinema this year and quite frankly a lot of the films this year have been very disapointing in the extreme such as Wolverine! This is also another showcase for how much better Blu-Ray is compared with DVD. The picture quality is superb and the sound also is brilliant. The extras on the disc are comprehensive in the extreme and I just think that you should buy this!! An incredible film buy it!
L**N
Did I tell you I've been struck by lightning seven times ?
I didn't think I would really like this film before I started watching it , but by the time it was over I had it marked down as one of the best films of 2009. This film is entirely captivating, almost magical,the cinematography is beautiful and the make up remarkable. The acting by Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is quite superb and all the characters in the film are well rounded and the viewer can empathise with them all. There is precious little nastiness and evil in "Benjamin Button" which is a story about love,family,destiny and growing old. Brad Pitt plays Benjamin Button who is born old but grows younger as time passes. His father abandons him at an old peoples home when he sees his baby's wizened, aged face and body. He grows up and becomes a sailor , having an affair with a married diplomat's wife played by Tilda Swinton in Murmansk. However he is besotted for most of the film with Daisy (Cate Blanchett) who he first meets as a 5 year old and she turns out to be the love of his life as they grow old and grow younger respectively.They meet in the middle,so to speak,and have a child together. Throughout the film there are flashbacks to the present day as the dying Daisy gets her daughter to read from Benjamin's diary to her in her last hours of life. "Benjamin Button" is a quirky,but powerful and poignant love story that doesn't last a minute too long at a running time of over two and a half hours. It's a must see.
A**T
What a wonderful film!
Well to start off I must say what a great film. Didn't expect much from this at all but I was blown away by the way the story unfolds. There are so many standout moments in the film but the ending has to be one of the best endings I have seen to a movie for a long time. The way it pulls at your heart strings. I think that everyone should watch this movie, it won't appeal to everyone but if you like good movie-making at its highest quality then please watch it. I would easily put this in my top ten movies of all time. I haven't seen a movie as good as this at the cinema this year and quite frankly a lot of the films this year have been very disapointing in the extreme such as Wolverine! This is also another showcase for how much better Blu-Ray is compared with DVD. The picture quality is superb and the sound also is brilliant. The extras on the disc are comprehensive in the extreme and I just think that you should buy this!! An incredible film buy it!
N**L
A movie worth revisiting
I felt curious to see this movie because the theme is linked, albeit obliquely, to radical life-choices made at a time when most people are preparing for old age. I was not disappointed. I have now seen the film twice and feel the need to go back to it again, several times, to gather more from the sub-text. I would sum it up as 'thought provoking'.
S**T
Brilliant film
Delivered on time in an undamaged padded envelope. Benjamin Button brilliant film if you haven’t seen it you really should
A**T
Okay
Film was not for me. Bit boring. Glad I only paid £1 for it. But the DVD itself was good and arrived in one day with Prime. Better than a lovefilm rental service any day.
C**H
If you loved Forest Gump
Similar in lots of ways to Forest Gump, this charts the life of a man born an old man, getting younger as he ages and the lives he affects along the way. He's not affecting history as in Forest Gump but the reluctance of the romantic character to become involved and live a carefree life and the power of the mother figure are similar. I loved this film because it felt like a Pat Conroy novel in that it is almost lots of little stories interconnected by a common thread. It is like sitting down and having someone spin you the most fantastical stories and being captivated as you listen. For once the special effects in the movie industry have been made to tell a story rather than create aliens or fights and they are excellent in this movie. Obviously this is partly fantasy so you have to suspend reality a little bit in your mind instead of asking "so how does he go to school?" or other practical questions. This film has it all, family, acceptance, romance, tragedy, comedy, discrimination and tears. Yes, get tissues at the ready for this one.
L**K
Beautiful
This is one of the most moving and engaging films I have ever watched, a film that can make you look at your own life, and appreciate it for it's pain as well as it's pleasure. It's not an easy film to get into, the opening sections are a little slow (and with so many modern films the dialogue sometimes buried) but it's worth sticking with it to follow Benjamin's life lived backwards. That premise seems to be a problem for some, there is an explanation of sorts in the film - this clock running backwards - but actually IT DOESN'T MATTER WHY HE IS LIKE THAT! It is a dramatic device which allows the story to take a different perspective on life, death and and all that happens in between. I found that enthralling, and the central love story captivating, the whole thing ultimately immensely moving. An outstanding film.
C**E
Simply amazing!!
I have never cried at a film in my life until this! The story line is something else. Never seen a film like this before. It is the work of a genius! I bought 6 copies of the film the very next day for Xmas gifts. All the cast are certainly at there finest in this movie. A brilliant emotion trip as it has you happy, sad, envious, jelous and glad at some point during the film. It is a long film but that good it does not feel anywhere near as long as it really is. The only tiny down fall is a slow start to the film. Not much happens for ten minutes but I suppose those ten minutes are crucial to the rest of the film. Suitable for teenager to OAP. Can not recommend this film enough!!
C**N
Etat moyen
Etat moyen mais DVD marche bien quand même, boitier en pas très bon été. DVD shop qui revend ses dvd en fait
J**D
Never too old
Ontroerend en hartverwarmend verhaal, bestemd voor een heel breed publiek. Stemt ons tot nadenken over de vergankelijkheid van het leven...
K**Y
Anything Brad Pitt what's not to love. This movie is super sensitive and well written
Had to have this in my collections.Anything Brad Pitt what's not to love. This movie is super sensitive and well written. Love it.
C**D
One of the best produce movies ever. 📽
The absolute best actors and special effects that I have ever seen. Cinema photography at its best.
J**R
Castellano
Por este precio, como todas las demás que compré de Reino Unido, perfecto, además en castellano, y con Amazon, todo redondo. Bueno Bonito Barato Para aumentar tu colección en Bluray Increible Brad Pitt
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