This was an early Now Playing Podcast review, shorter and spoiler-free. And it’s not a thriller. It was not intended to be part of our David Fincher Thriller Retrospective Series.
Brock and Elisha take a look at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt (Seven), Cate Blanchett (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Julia Ormond (Sabrina), Taraji P. Henson (Smokin’ Aces), and Tilda Swinton (The Beach). This sweeping, effects-heavy drama tells the story of a man who ages backward, aiming for emotional resonance as much as technical spectacle. But does Benjamin Button reward your curiosity with a moving meditation on time and love, or does it wear thin before its time? Brock and Elisha weigh the performances, the pacing, and whether the film’s high-concept hook sustains a full running time.
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