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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.
A man is born with the appearance of an old man and ages backward. He experiences life in reverse, from his old age until his infancy. Along his journey, he meets and falls in love with a woman named Daisy, who ages normally.
The film was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its visual effects, direction, performances, and emotional depth, though some found its length and narrative pacing to be a drawback.
Praised for its ambitious concept and stunning visual storytelling.
Acknowledged for strong performances, especially from Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.
Criticized by some for a meandering narrative and excessive length.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique premise and emotional resonance, highlighting the performances and unique storytelling. Some viewers found the pacing too slow for the extensive runtime.
The film received 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Brad Pitt, and Best Director for David Fincher, winning three for Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects. It also received numerous other nominations and wins from various film critics' circles and awards ceremonies.
The filmmakers used a combination of CGI, prosthetics, and body doubles to create Benjamin Button's aging process. For scenes where Benjamin appears very old, Brad Pitt's face was digitally mapped onto an elderly actor and other times onto CGI characters.
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This movie is in my top 10 movie list in life. It is a cinema achievement that may never be outdone by 'anyone'. Considering that this masterpiece was shot digitally in 2007, it is miles above any CG effort since. For those of you that h...
One of Fincher's masterworks--though I like others better. He's definitely one of the only people alive who could have succeeded with this very intriguing story. There are moments--when Benjamin's coming into his own, both with Tilda Swi...