What would you do if your life begins from where it is supposed to end? This curious question is the central theme of the recently Oscar-winning romantic fantasy film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.Benjamin (Brad Pitt), born in 1918 with all the features of an old man — wrinkles, cataracts and arthritis — is abandoned by his father to be looked after by Queenie (Taraji P Henson). With each passing day Benjamin’s mind grows older and his body younger.
At about twelve, Benjamin meets Daisy (Cate Blanchett), also about the same age, but they are poles apart in appearances — one an old man (at least from the outside) and the other just a child. Despite this, deep inside, they have affection for each other.
When they finally reunite after going their separate ways, Benjamin looks old enough to be Daisy’s father.
However, keeping aside their contrasting lives they take a path what most people would imagine unthinkable — marriage and then starting a family. Will their love be stronger than the laws of human nature? Altogether, the very concept of true love takes a new twist at this stage and the film actually comes up with a brilliant presentation, subsided by a gratifying script giving us a dispassionate look at life from two extremes.
The most noticeable feature of this film is the outstanding makeup and special digital makeover on both Pitt and Blanchett to meet the requirements of the transitional characters of the different stages of their lives. Pitt and Blanchett also add their classic acting skills giving us an unusually touching film.
Pure fantasy, yet, a simple tale of love and age is set to test your outlook towards life.
English (U/A)
Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P Henson, Tilda Swinton
Director: David Fincher
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