benbutton

This is one of the strangest and most enjoyable movies I’ve seen in a long time.  Filling me with both sadness and joy, the character of Benjamin Button touched me in a unique way.  I’ve always enjoyed the unusual stories, those told of outcasts, the misunderstood, or the broken.  What could have easily turned into a common story of a man born with a physical deformity and the challenges he faced, became so much more.  A tale filled with the magic and adventure of a life, viewed from the perspective of a woman at the end of hers.  A story of romance and love, both the passion of youth and commitment to do whatever is best for your family.
In summary I think this movie achieves much of what I believe it set out to.  It shows us the highs and lows of life, told in a new way.  It’s hard for me to point out flaws in a movie that I so thoroughly enjoyed, so I’ll just say this.  While I wouldn’t recommend this to everyone, if you enjoy the epic, romantic stories of life, love, and growing old with someone you truly care for, see this movie.

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