Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by grinagog (D) on January 23, 2009 at 16:37:46

In Reply to: RE: The curious case of Benjamin Button---- posted by patrickU on January 23, 2009 at 01:44:34

OK, it's a brave attempt to adapt a short story about a guy that lives his life backwards ( about as easy as making a credible film of Kafkas "Metamorphosis" )

Filmmaker has risen to the challenge with some great cinematography + some equally great acting; but ultimately comes across as "Disney twee" + way too slick a production ( as well as being W-A-A-Y too long! )

I didn't like this enough to want to see it again + really don't know what all the fuss is about

If the critics are going Ga-Ga over this film, we need new critics

** 2 Stars out of 5 *****

GW

Edits: 01/23/09