Okay, let's talk about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. You know, the one everyone says is a masterpiece? The one you probably saw on 123movies back in the day?
I have a confession. It's pretty, sure. Brad Pitt looks… well, like Brad Pitt, even backwards. But is it really *that* good?
The Plot Thickens (and Thins?)
The whole concept is wild, right? A baby born looking like a grumpy old man, shrinking into a baby. It's a great idea for a short story, maybe. But two hours and forty-six minutes?
I mean, think about it. He gets younger. She gets older. They meet in the middle. It's basically a human clock, ticking and tocking away.
And don't even get me started on the metaphorical heavy-handedness. Life! Death! Time! We get it, movie. We *really* get it.
Daisy: More Than Just a Pretty Face (Maybe?)
Cate Blanchett is amazing, let's be clear. But is Daisy as compelling as everyone claims? I'm not entirely convinced.
She's a dancer. She's independent. She… dances some more. I felt like she was just kind of… *there* for Benjamin's journey.
Maybe I'm being harsh. Maybe I just wanted her to have a bit more oomph! Something beyond ballet and longing looks.
Visuals vs. Substance
Visually, the movie is stunning. The makeup is incredible. Seriously, they aged and de-aged Brad Pitt like nobody's business.
But all that impressive CGI and prosthetics can't hide a slightly meandering plot. It felt like style over substance in some scenes.
Did we *need* the extended hurricane sequence? Or the flashbacks within flashbacks? Probably not.
An Unpopular Opinion, Perhaps?
Here it comes: I think The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is… overrated. There, I said it!
It's beautiful. It's well-acted. But it's also long. And sometimes, a bit boring. I can feel the internet judging me already.
I guess I just prefer my time travel stories with a little more… punch. Less sweeping romance, more paradoxes, perhaps?
The 123movies Effect
Maybe watching it on 123movies (back when that was a thing we all secretly did) didn't help. The questionable resolution, the buffering… it can take you out of the moment.
But even in pristine Blu-ray, I suspect my opinion wouldn't change much. It's a beautifully crafted film that just didn't quite resonate with me the way it did with everyone else.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the artistry. I respect the ambition. But does that mean I have to *love* it?
So, What's the Verdict?
Look, I'm not saying it's a bad movie. It's just… not a personal favorite. I wouldn't rush to rewatch it, even if someone offered me a lifetime supply of popcorn.
Maybe I'm missing something. Maybe I'm just a cynical grump. But I'd rather watch Forrest Gump again. At least that one has shrimp!
Ultimately, film is subjective. You might adore Benjamin Button, and that's totally fine. Just promise me you'll consider my slightly heretical viewpoint before you brand me a movie blasphemer.
What do you think? Am I way off base? Or do you secretly agree that *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*, while pretty, is a bit of a snooze fest? Let me know!
