The curious case of Benjamin Button

[JanetRose]

So if Brad Pitt's character is baby size but 80+ years old and gets younger, will he be adult size and 1 years old????

 

[bekkiz]

Yes

The short story the movie is based on is really good, and worth a read. However, The Confessions of Max Tivoli (which is also based on the short story) is one of my all time favorite books. I'm really interested to see how the movie is compared to the two.

 

[DawnCt1]

I remember when I was 8 or 9 and wondering what it would be like to be "born backwards" (older). and get younger. Who knew it would be a movie.

 

[Stacerita]

It looks like a really interesting movie. When someone told me about it, I didn't believe them at first. Then I saw the trailer myself.

 

[hercamore]

HOpe to see this movie next week.

Isn't Brad Pitt rumored to be nominated for Best Actor Oscar?

herc.

 

[Mickeyluver37]

How "young" does he get and how does he die? The idea is just so far-fetched!

 

[bekkiz]

To avoid spoilers in the thread, go ahead and click here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Button for the plot details (at least from the story, the movie may be different)

Yes, it's fantasy and far-fetched. Kind of like Time Traveller's Wife, but it's really nice to get lost in the fantasy...

 

[momrek06]

HOpe to see this movie next week.

Isn't Brad Pitt rumored to be nominated for Best Actor Oscar?

herc.

Oh, I really am excited for this movie...BUT I don't think it opens until Christmas Day!!!

 

[John Smith1]

I heard an interview with the actress who plays his adoptive mother the other day. Says the baby is a puppet that took three people to run. Wow.

For some reason I want to see this movie. For the same reason I watch TLC!

 

[2BigKIdz]

I don't know why but I am really looking forward to this movie. I read the short story last night, I liked it a lot. If anyone is interested in reading it, I found it online and it only takes about 20 minutes or so to read.

 

[Mickeyluver37]

To avoid spoilers in the thread, go ahead and click here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Button for the plot details (at least from the story, the movie may be different)

Yes, it's fantasy and far-fetched. Kind of like Time Traveller's Wife, but it's really nice to get lost in the fantasy...

The aging part is interesting, the war/history part of it, not so much.

Funny you should mention the Time Travelers Wife. I read the book and can't wait to see the movie when it comes out!