The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

[ForlrnPerplxity]

David Fincher's new film (Zodiac, Fight Club, Se7en) is about a man who ages backwards. I haven't read a full synopsis that gives off much more detail than that. I believe it's based on a short story. Brad Pitt stars as Benjamin Button and Cate Blanchett also has a leading role. It premiers Nov 28th.

This is one of my most anticipated for 2008.

Has anybody heard much about this or looking forward to it?

[Jessooker]

I can't wait for this.

these are the only pictures i've seen so far.

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/0/88/brad.jpg

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/0/88/cate_0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/12-20071008190947.jpg

[Adeniz19]

David Fincher's new film (Zodiac, Fight Club, Se7en) is about a man who ages backwards. I haven't read a full synopsis that gives off much more detail than that. I believe it's based on a short story. Brad Pitt stars as Benjamin Button and Cate Blanchett also has a leading role. It premiers Nov 28th.

This is one of my most anticipated for 2008.

Has anybody heard much about this or looking forward to it?
It's based off the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

We were actually talking about this movie in another thread in here. Looks to be really good and as much money as they put behind it, it seems as if the studio is hoping for big things from it too.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

Sweet! I haven't seen pictures yet.

I think this concept could develop into a potentially great movie, especially with Fincher directing.

[Jessooker]

I have a book of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories and this is in it, but I haven't been able to read it yet.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

It's based off the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

We were actually talking about this movie in another thread in here. Looks to be really good and as much money as they put behind it, it seems as if the studio is hoping for big things from it too.
Yeah, Fitzgerald. I remember looking it up some time ago, but couldn't think of his name.

How much money did they invest in it?

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I have a book of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories and this is in it, but I haven't been able to read it yet.
Tell me what you think if you get around to it.

I have so many books on my desk that I'm waiting to read. I'd recommend Revolutionary Road, especially since Mendes is directing the movie with DiCaprio and Winslet. Mendes=guaranteed great movie. The theme is similar to American Beauty, so I can't wait to see it.

[Jessooker]

Tell me what you think if you get around to it.

I have so many books on my desk that I'm waiting to read. I'd recommend Revolutionary Road, especially since Mendes is directing the movie with DiCaprio and Winslet. Mendes=guaranteed great movie. The theme is similar to American Beauty, so I can't wait to see it.

I'm hoping to read to soon.

Revolutionary Road is another movie I'm excited for. I don't see how that film can be bad with everyone that is involved.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I'm hoping to read to soon.

Revolutionary Road is another movie I'm excited for. I don't see how that film can be bad with everyone that is involved.
I really really hope Thomas Newman writes the score for that film. I know Newman has done pretty much all of his films, but I haven't seen his name listed with the movie yet.

[Adeniz19]

Yeah, Fitzgerald. I remember looking it up some time ago, but couldn't think of his name.

How much money did they invest in it?It's said around 150 million.

[cantnokdahustle]

When I heard about the premise, I thought the flick was about Huntington's Disease.

[Ailite]

I can't wait for this, Fincher will finally get the Oscar cred he deserves.

[reductiondesign]

Love the story; I'm excited to see what Fincher does with it.

[airik625]

Anything that Brad Pitt and David Fincher are involved in (especially together) i'm there.

[TJ Wells]

Yeah, I agree, from everything i've heard, it's FINALLY time for Oscar to recognize the genius of Mr. David Fincher.

[eraserhead]

this sounds great.

[Jessooker]

I read the short story. It was strange, as assumed, but actually quite dull. I still do have great faith in the movie though. There isn't much to work with so I'm sure they'll make a greater story out of it.

[Ravenna]

Anything that Brad Pitt and David Fincher are involved in (especially together) i'm there.
agreed. plus Cate Blanchett, who is easily one of the best actresses in hollywood right now. i have the utmost confidence in this film.

[mutualaddiction]

Definitely can't wait until November for this, I'm interested to see Fincher step out of his comfort zone and make something other than a thriller.

[Bob Payne]

I'm looking forward to this film, but I think I'm in the very small minority that absolutely hates Cate Blanchett.

[lindZ629]

Sounds like a great story, I definitely want to see this.

[Ailite]

Great news everyone, I've managed to get my hands on the script, and its absolutely fantastic. I'm almost finished reading it. Its an early contendor for the Oscars, easily. If anyone wants the script, PM me, I'd be happy to oblige.

[TJ Wells]

I really really hope Thomas Newman writes the score for that film. I know Newman has done pretty much all of his films, but I haven't seen his name listed with the movie yet.
He is.

[Ailite]

Care for it, TJ?

[TJ Wells]

No way, never read scripts before a movie is released.

[Ailite]

Touche. I never get the chance, so I figured why not.

[airik625]

I'm curious, but I'm gonna hold off.

[callthemrogues]

i'm really excited for this movie.
any idea on when a trailer will be released?

[Adeniz19]

rumor has it at the RT boards that a trailer of this will be shown before Indy IV

[Ailite]

That'd be great

[WordzandDreamz]

rumor has it at the RT boards that a trailer of this will be shown before Indy IV

This is confirmed. We just got our trailer list here at the theatre and it is supposed to be placed on every print of Indiana Jones.

[CTMarshall]

looking forward to it. Anyone else think Pitt was great in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford?....thats a mouth full.

[drudo182]

I can't wait to see this preview. Fincher owns so hard.

[airik625]

Oh so true. I mean so so hard.

[Chris Fallon]

I have been anticipating this movie for awhile -- I don't see how it could miss.

[Ailite]

I watched Fight Club last night. I can't wait for this.

[thursday727]

When I heard about the premise, I thought the flick was about Huntington's Disease.
http://www.lovefilm.com/lovefilm/images/products/2/1202-large.jpg

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

So what did y'all who went to see Indiana Jones think of this trailer? It looks...interesting....

[-Aaron-]

The reaction in the theater to the trailer was so funny. Complete silence and random whispers of "what in the hell was that about?"

It seems like it is going to be pretty solid from the trailer, all the ages of Benjamin looked quality.

[irthesteve]

I heard about this a while ago, really interested in it

[underdog217]

just saw the trailer tonight and was like wtf is this..............wow, im definitly going to watch that

[WordzandDreamz]

I'm about to watch the trailer this morning, but if someone knows already...how heavily do they throw around Fincher's name and films in the trailer?

EDIT: Wow, they don't mention his name at all. Or any names for that matter. Awesome trailer though. Def. one of the best I have seen in recent memory.

[Protested Hero]

The trailer looked very interesting. I'll probably see it.

[airik625]

The trailer looked very interesting. I'll probably see it.

Where can you see the trailer?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

The reaction in the theater to the trailer was so funny. Complete silence and random whispers of "what in the hell was that about?"

It seems like it is going to be pretty solid from the trailer, all the ages of Benjamin looked quality.

Haha, that's exactly what the reaction was in my theater. It was the last trailer shown and after it there were a couple seconds of silent darkness on screen and during this brief time period everyone began to whisper and the guy behind me turned to his friend and said, "what the hell was that?"

[Adeniz19]

haha man i need to see this trailer

[cantnokdahustle]

http://www.lovefilm.com/lovefilm/images/products/2/1202-large.jpg

I said Huntington's disease, not Coppolla's disease.

[Jessooker]

I need to see this trailer.

[WordzandDreamz]

We have 4 prints of Indy running at my theatre and everytime one of them starts, I go in and watch this gloriousness. It gets better everytime.

[airik625]

I need to see this trailer.

I do too, but I'm not sure where to watch it. Is it on before the new Indy movie?

[Jessooker]

I do too, but I'm not sure where to watch it. Is it on before the new Indy movie?

Yeah that's what I've heard. I'm seeing it on saturday I believe. I tried looking online for it, but it's nowhere.

[airik625]

Yeah that's what I've heard. I'm seeing it on saturday I believe. I tried looking online for it, but it's nowhere.

It will be ten times better on the big screen anyways.

[Jessooker]

It will be ten times better on the big screen anyways.

very good point.

[atticusfinch]

Saw the trailer for this last night. Looks good.

[Ailite]

The trailer looks great

[googirl8907]

I just saw a preview for this. It looked pretty good.

[drudo182]

I wish the trailer would come online. I'm not sure when I'll be seeing Indy 4 now.

[Ravenna]

I would advise all to walk out of the theater after watching this trailer.

[callthemrogues]

i saw the trailer with indy.
i thought it looked kinda creepy but interesting.
after the trailer someone was like "SUCKS!" and everyone laughed.
-_-

[airik625]

I would advise all to walk out of the theater after watching this trailer.

Probably what I will do, except I'll just go see another movie.

[Smash Adams]

I wish the trailer would come online. I'm not sure when I'll be seeing Indy 4 now.
well here it is in Spanish at least
yjnd0wsISY0

[Jessooker]

Hm. I'm not sure if I should watch the spanish one. I'm pretty sure it's going to piss me off that I can't understabd what they're saying.

Edit: couldn't resist. Looks pretty sweet.

[WordzandDreamz]

There's a link on Joblo, don't know if it is for them spanish one or not.

[Jessooker]

There's a link on Joblo, don't know if it is for them spanish one or not.


yeah, it's the same one.

[poppa Q]

I totally forgot Fincher was directing this when I saw the trailer Wednesday night. Awesome.

[Chris M.]

Saw the trailer earlier tonight. Seems interesting, definitely something I'll check out.

[drudo182]

Just read the short story. Amazing.

[Chris Fallon]

It looks very cool and unique -- definitely not something you'd expect from Fincher, which is cool.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

Here's the official trailer (in English this time):

http://www.joblo.com/video/player.php?video=bennybutton

Still one of my most anticipated this year.

[irthesteve]

should be awesome

[gonz]

This has the Oscar-baby of the year written all over it

[Bob Payne]

Just watched the trailer. Definitely among my most anticipated films of Q4.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

Finally, here's a quality version of the trailer in HD:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/

This movie looks so good.

[airik625]

Finally, here's a quality version of the trailer in HD:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/

This movie looks so good.

Thanks for this! I wonder how this movie will rate with the rest of Fincher's films.

[Poultrylicious]

I didn't like Zodiac, but god i love thiis man.

[airik625]

I'm hoping this is a masterpiece.

[Brandon Allin]

I am very, very excited for this film. Fincher has done nothing but impress me, so I've got my fingers crossed.

[CubbyNick42]

I didn't like Zodiac, but god i love thiis man.
Was it the ending? I really wish more people knew the actual story going in, because I feel like too many people rag on it just because they didn't catch the killer.

[Adeniz19]

Was it the ending? I really wish more people knew the actual story going in, because I feel like too many people rag on it just because they didn't catch the killer.it's sort of the ending for me even tho i knew/read about the story before hand. it just sucks when a story ends like that and that was one of my worries going in to it. i do think fincher did an excellent job with the story and sticking with the facts and still made a compelling story, it's just not one of those movies that has any lasting power for me so thats why i would never say it was my favorite fincher movie.

[reductiondesign]

Zodiac is far and away Fincher's best film.

[CubbyNick42]

Zodiac is far and away Fincher's best film.
Whoa, "far and away"? Have you seen Se7en?

[Jessooker]

With Zodiac, I mean he can't change the ending of what really happened since it's a true story and if he did he would get shit for that. I loved how he made the movie.

[Ailite]

I also agree, Zodiac is his best

[CubbyNick42]

With Zodiac, I mean he can't change the ending of what really happened since it's a true story and if he did he would get shit for that. I loved how he made the movie.
Couldn't agree more.

[drudo182]

Zodiac is far and away Fincher's best film.

Yes, you are right.

Easily his best.

[airik625]

Yes, you are right.

Easily his best.

I wouldn't say it's "easily" his best at all. I really can't decide between Fight Club, Se7en, and Zodiac. Those three movies are three of my favorite movies of ALL time.

[reductiondesign]

Whoa, "far and away"? Have you seen Se7en?

I've seen all of his work. Se7en is certainly good--great, even--but Zodiac is put together with infinitely more care and elegance. Fincher is able to perfectly capture the sense of utter confusion that the characters felt through a (wonderfully) long running time and tons of one-shot plot points; this, in turn, is what caused most people to dislike the film.

Zodiac is his most mature work, his best-photographed, and his most misunderstood. (I get the feeling that Se7en and Fight Club are story-based, whereas Zodiac is character-based.) Se7en, Fight Club, and Zodiac are his best films (in my opinion, they get better in that order), but I believe that Zodiac will best stand the test of time.

/rebuttal

[airik625]

I've seen all of his work. Se7en is certainly good--great, even--but Zodiac is put together with infinitely more care and elegance. Fincher is able to perfectly capture the sense of utter confusion that the characters felt through a (wonderfully) long running time and tons of one-shot plot points; this, in turn, is what caused most people to dislike the film.

Zodiac is his most mature work, his best-photographed, and his most misunderstood. (I get the feeling that Se7en and Fight Club are story-based, whereas Zodiac is character-based.) Se7en, Fight Club, and Zodiac are his best films (in my opinion, they get better in that order), but I believe that Zodiac will best stand the test of time.

/rebuttal

Very good rebuttal. It is hard to disagree with any of this except for the subjective opinions on favorite films. I think Se7en and Fight Club will have more lasting power with me, though. I completely agree that Zodiac is his most mature and misunderstood work to date.

/agreement.


One main thing that I love about those three movies are the endings. The endings are tremendous. The ending to Zodiac left me wanting more but I felt a sense of clousure at the same time because I felt I had a connection w/ JakeG and knew that it was him, and it still gives me shivers that moment of silence when they both stare each other in the eys.

And the ending of Se7en just blew me away. Could be one of my most favorite endings in any movie. And the way Fight Club closes is just perfect in every manner.

[reductiondesign]

Very good rebuttal. It is hard to disagree with any of this except for the subjective opinions on favorite films. I think Se7en and Fight Club will have more lasting power with me, though. I completely agree that Zodiac is his most mature and misunderstood work to date.

/agreement.


One main thing that I love about those three movies are the endings. The endings are tremendous. The ending to Zodiac left me wanting more but I felt a sense of clousure at the same time because I felt I had a connection w/ JakeG and knew that it was him, and it still gives me shivers that moment of silence when they both stare each other in the eys.

And the ending of Se7en just blew me away. Could be one of my most favorite endings in any movie. And the way Fight Club closes is just perfect in every manner.

Se7en has the best story, I think, especially when translated to the screen. Zodiac is slightly over-reaching in its grasp and depth, but I think that it helps the film overall. If it weren't a case that became so chaotic, it wouldn't work in the least.

Stylistically, Fight Club is my favorite--there's one shot where Tyler starts speaking directly into the camera and the frame starts shaking and his voice becomes distorted--it's gorgeous. The same can be said about the single-frame instances of Tyler before he's introduced, the projectionist scene, and (of course) the IKEA catalog shot. It's also got the best soundtrack--Fincher should use the Dust Brothers more often, I think.

[reductiondesign]

And another thing--I think that Fincher's use of CGI can get very old, very quickly--the "through the mug" dolly in Panic Room; the sequence with the bombs in the building at the beginning of Fight Club--this sort of CGI (and I should say, almost all CGI) is painfully obvious. Zodiac has very little of this--what CGI was used was much less obvious, even to the point of not knowing it's CGI (http://youtube.com/watch?v=TT491ctM8Kk).

[drudo182]

I wouldn't say it's "easily" his best at all. I really can't decide between Fight Club, Se7en, and Zodiac. Those three movies are three of my favorite movies of ALL time.

If we're going by favorites, I can understand not picking Zodiac but I think judging by the film alone, it's his best work so far.

I really want to have Fincher weekend and watch all of his movies in order. I have a couple of them down at school so that's my problem right now.

[CubbyNick42]

Apparently this will be the TDK reunion thread.

[Prestonxsmith]

Zodiac went by soooooooooooooooooooo slow.

[airik625]

If we're going by favorites, I can understand not picking Zodiac but I think judging by the film alone, it's his best work so far.

I really want to have Fincher weekend and watch all of his movies in order. I have a couple of them down at school so that's my problem right now.

That would be a good idea. Talking about this film really makes me want to go back and watch all of his films again.

[airik625]

Apparently this will be the TDK reunion thread.

Haha, yeah, this will be our new discussion thread after TDK.

[Adeniz19]

With Zodiac, I mean he can't change the ending of what really happened since it's a true story and if he did he would get shit for that. I loved how he made the movie.oh i agree completely but it still doesnt take away how anti-climatical it was.

[Brandon Allin]

Zodiac is far and away Fincher's best film.
I disagree. I prefer Se7en.

[reductiondesign]

I disagree. I prefer Se7en.

That's not disagreeing.

[Brandon Allin]

That's not disagreeing.
Regardless, the label "best" is a matter of opinion.

[Rawrr]

When I saw this preview in theaters, the old people behind me basically screamed "That looks AWFUL!"

[airik625]

When I saw this preview in theaters, the old people behind me basically screamed "That looks AWFUL!"

Stupid old fuckers.

[Jessooker]

When I saw this preview in theaters, the old people behind me basically screamed "That looks AWFUL!"

they're just jealous they can't age backwards.

[Rawrr]

This movie looks so badass though, I really need to read the work it's based off of.

[airik625]

they're just jealous they can't age backwards.

haha, and their best is behind them and there is nothing to look forward to.....at all.

[drudo182]

they're just jealous they can't age backwards.

That actually made me laugh out loud.

[Adrian Villagomez]

This looks really interesting. And I love Pitt, so count me in.

[airik625]

This looks really interesting. And I love Pitt, so count me in.

and you gotta live Fincher.

[drudo182]

Fincher + Pitt = Classic

[IAmNietzche]

Fincher's final important decision was how to age the characters throughout the movie. In films prior to this one, like Forrest Gump, different actors were used for the same character throughout their lives. Fincher decided to go in a different direction by using the newly developed motion capture technology called Contour System. CS allowed Fincher to tape other young and old actors and then to seamlessly place other faces on to their bodies. This allowed him to create young and old Pitt and then place that face onto the bodies of an actor of the respective age. As a result, all the shots of Button throughout his life will actually be Pitt. The set back with using CS is that it is untested and takes an extremely long time to implement, actually doubling production time. However, Fincher being the perfectionist that he is felt that was worth the lost time. With the story, cast and technology set, filming was finally ready to begin in 2007.

Interesting. If done poorly it will undoubtedly ruin the film.

[Adeniz19]

Interesting. If done poorly it will undoubtedly ruin the film.yea, i hope it really isnt noticable.

[Jessooker]

FIRST REVIEW! And I'm liking the sound of it a lot.

http://www.joblo.com/1st-ben-button-review

Last night on the Paramount lot was the first test screening of David Fincher's THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON! God, why do I live in New Jersey when such cool shit happens in Los Angeles...

I feel his pain.

It really didn't feel like a Fincher flick. If I had to compare it to something else I'd say it's FORREST GUMP meets BIG FISH meets THE NOTEBOOK. The story is simple but doesn't feel too simple. Guy goes from older to younger. It just tells his tale. It's absolutely one not to miss later this year.

I can't wait.

[Adeniz19]

haha i like the sound of that, minus the whole notebook thing.

[Adeniz19]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/benbuttonreview2.jpg

[Jessooker]

so creepy but so well done.

[irthesteve]

it's FORREST GUMP meets BIG FISH meets THE NOTEBOOK.

very very awesome, i can't wait

[stayillogical]

I was about to bump this. Anyways, I was avoiding watching the trailer because I already know it's going to be good, so it's best to save it all for when I actually watch it. But, today at work, the trailer was shown in a meeting during a powerpoint presentation. And by meeting, I mean surprise 50th birthday party. A friend made the birthday guy his own Curious Case of _________ trailer with photos but beforehand, showed the actual movie trailer.

From the looks of the movie, I completely got the Big Fish comparison. Also, I think the trailer gives too much away, especially at the end. The plot is clear, but there's still things I would have preferred not to see.

[drudo182]

I scored a few tickets for an “UNTITLED” screening at Paramount Studios while standing in line at the Tropic Thunder screening, which is beyond hilarious. After a long wait in the burning sun, we were taken inside Paramount Studios and seated in one of the nicest screening rooms I’ve ever seen. Whatever the film was—I was just excited to watch something on their screen. But I was not disappointed when we found out it was David Fincher’s upcoming film, THE CURIIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.

This will be spoiler free.

The film tells the story of Benjamin Barker (Brad Pitt) who is born an old man and ages backwards. In the midst of his awkward and unexplainable body changes, he falls in love with a fellow small-town girl by the name of Daisy (Cate Blanchett). The film tells the story of Benjamin’s entire life, however, it mainly focuses on him and Daisy, who are slowly but surely aging in opposite directions. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story of the same name.

First off, this does not feel at all like a David Fincher film. I think die-hard Fincher fans are going to be quite surprised. At its core, it’s a very romantic film. He has certainly stepped out of his box and certainly out of his usual realm of creativity. There were many moments in the film that felt almost Tim Burton-eqsue.

The film starts out amazingly. The story itself won’t have any trouble reeling people in because Fincher is a great storyteller and the source material is top notch. However, I felt this film suffers from the same mistake Zodiac suffered from: things fell apart toward the end. The film is somewhere near three hours. By an hour and a half/forty five, the audience was getting restless. I could hear them squirming in their seats in front and behind me. The last hour is ultimately weighed down by a lot of repetition that has to do with the romance between Pitt and Blanchett. The film is truly great up until the final hour where things begin to feel muddled and unnecessary.

I know that seems like a lot of negative feedback. However, trust me, there is a great deal of excellence in the film. Claudio Miranda’s cinematography paired with Alexandre Desplat’s beautiful score makes for some truly magical moments. In fact, most of the film is filled with these kinds of moments. It works more than it doesn’t work; it’s just the final hour that needs to be tightened up, as well as some rough patches toward the middle. As far as performances go, Pitt and Blanchett are very good, but there are some definite dry moments.

The special effects and make-up in this film are truly amazing. Brad Pitt’s descent into youth is never once unbelievable; it looks tremendously authentic. The same goes for Blanchett’s aging process. The announcer said the film’s effects weren’t quite finished yet, which is even more impressive.

With all that said, the film is still in the very early stages of it’s life considering it won’t be released until Christmas. Fincher and his team have a lot of time to polish it up. I’m sure these test screenings will reveal the film’s obvious missteps, because I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who felt this way. Beneath it’s sprawling three hours, a beautiful film exists. I have faith that Fincher will find it.

[Jessooker]

I love hearing great things about this. I'm really excited for it.

[Ailite]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/benbuttonreview2.jpg
Is this a poster? Cause if it is I'm sad I only see an X...

[Adeniz19]

Is this a poster? Cause if it is I'm sad I only see an X...it was just one of the stills posted from the link above it

[Ailite]

it was just one of the stills posted from the link above it
Gotcha. Reading those articles has me very excited.

[jonspeaks22]

hmm dont know if this is gonna be good or not, cant tell

[Adeniz19]

hmm dont know if this is gonna be good or not, cant tellit'll be good. there is no way it won't be.

[doyouhas?]

its been a while since i sat through a 3plus hour movie in theaters. but im sure all 3 hours will be absolutely perfect. fincher and pitt just cant do wrong together.

[drudo182]

it'll be good. there is no way it won't be.

Word. David Fincher!

[stayillogical]

I went to a show tonight and one of my favorite local bands opened their set with the trailer music for this. I sooooo flipped out.

Edit: The Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium, I want an mp3 of this.

[Jessooker]

Sunday night during the olympics they are going to show a sneak peek of this.

[poppa Q]

Oooh. Any time frame?

[Jessooker]

no they didn't say unfortunately.

[poppa Q]

Shoot. I'll be out of town most of the day and I'd like to see this. It'll be online though shortly after, I'm sure.

[Jessooker]

Oh yeah, I bet it'll appear online in no time.

[drudo182]

I bet it's towards the very end or something. Can't wait.

[doyouhas?]

Sunday night during the olympics they are going to show a sneak peek of this.

damn, i might actually have to watch some of the olympics.

[gloriousmuse]

I don't have a tv. :-(

[Jessooker]

they just showed the preview with the olympics. looks so good.

[drudo182]

I wanted more! I am sure that is just a snippet of a new trailer or something. Cannot wait.

I love the shot of the war going in reverse.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I hope it's online soon. I won't have cable until Tuesday.

[Jessooker]

I want more too!

[Chris M.]

Damn, I forgot all about the preview and didn't watch the Olympics last night. Hopefully it's online soon.

[drudo182]

Kind of trashy but it's something.

AWJ7rW4bv78

[WordzandDreamz]

God, that TV spot was so fucking money. I'm surprised they are advertising this as early as they are. I won't complain though.

[poppa Q]

Man, this is going to be one beautiful movie.

[uh oh smmoreo]

Is the tv spot the same as the theatrical trailer? I recognized almost every scene, but I thought I just forgot what I didn't recognize.

[WordzandDreamz]

The one I saw def. had a lot of stuff that wasn't in the trailer.

[framebyframe]

This movie looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait

[Ailite]

So I think this officially has a PG-13 rating. I was talking to my english teacher about the short story and I've now decided that is officially my most anticipated movie for the rest of the year. I can't wait to see what Fincher does, I fully expect a masterpiece.

[drudo182]

I hope it's a masterpiece too but again, I'm pretty sure he'll never top Zodiac.

[Ailite]

I stopped reading the script from this, but it was wonderful. Just scrolling through, its absolutely huge. I'm sitting that out though, I want to be surprised.

[lo0serkid1118]

This movie is gonna give me a boner

[lo0serkid1118]

This movie is gonna give me a boner

[poppa Q]

I stopped reading the script from this, but it was wonderful. Just scrolling through, its absolutely huge. I'm sitting that out though, I want to be surprised.

That's the spirit.

[Smash Adams]

This movie is gonna give me a boner

This movie is gonna give me a boner

me too
just because Brad Pitt's starring in it

[doyouhas?]

i definitely have a nerd boner for this. along with blindness and the road. i cant decide which of the three im most excited for.

[Smash Adams]

new trailer!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/

[Jessooker]

new trailer!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thecuriouscaseofbenjaminbutton/

hahaha i was just about to post this.

it keeps looking better and better.

[Smash Adams]

hahaha i was just about to post this.

it keeps looking better and better.

get out of my head Jess!
This one made it look a lot sadder if that was even possible, I'll cry a few times no shame in that

[Adrian Villagomez]

1. Brad Pitt.
2. Awesome concept.
3. Beautiful shots.

This movie is something to look forward to.

[drudo182]

Loading up now... and the first thing I see is PG-13. First PG-13 Fincher film.

[drudo182]

Movie looks gorgeous. Wonder why they didn't say it was a Fincher movie in that new trailer.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

This movie looks so incredible and so beautifully shot. I can't wait to see both this and Revolutionary Road around Christmas.

[Ailite]

The new trailer is so incredibly beautiful. I get chills watching it. The shot of the rocket launching and the boat is stunning. I can't describe how excited I am for this movie.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

The new trailer is so incredibly beautiful. I get chills watching it. The shot of the rocket launching and the boat is stunning. I can't describe how excited I am for this movie.
Yeah, that clip is amazing. Same with the clip right after of the thunderstorm in the background as they're riding on his motorcycle.

I keep watching this trailer over and over. The music in it matches it perfectly. Anybody know where it's from?

[drudo182]

My favorite shot is of Pitt riding by on the motorcycle. Looks like it's from some classic movie.

[Ailite]

Yeah, that clip is amazing. Same with the clip right after of the thunderstorm in the background as they're riding on his motorcycle.

I keep watching this trailer over and over. The music in it matches it perfectly. Anybody know where it's from?
I agree, both of those shots give me chills. I can't figure out what its from but its probably the score.

[tait]

1. Brad Pitt.
2. Awesome concept.
3. Beautiful shots.

This movie is something to look forward to.
this

[Adrian Villagomez]

The new trailer is so incredibly beautiful. I get chills watching it. The shot of the rocket launching and the boat is stunning. I can't describe how excited I am for this movie.Yeah, that clip is amazing. Same with the clip right after of the thunderstorm in the background as they're riding on his motorcycle.

I keep watching this trailer over and over. The music in it matches it perfectly. Anybody know where it's from?Two best looking shots in the trailers.

[drudo182]

I only know of the music from the teaser.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I agree, both of those shots give me chills. I can't figure out what its from but its probably the score.
I hope it's the score.

[Ailite]

I hope it's the score.
So do I, it fits the trailer perfectly.

[MovieManCorey]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news here but I got a chance to see a rough cut of this movie and it was on par with The Game. Was a major letdown and I left in a bad mood. Not a good movie, guys.

- The Movie Man -

[Adeniz19]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news here but I got a chance to see a rough cut of this movie and it was on par with The Game. Was a major letdown and I left in a bad mood. Not a good movie, guys.

- The Movie Man -

I thought Spider-Man 3 was the best of the series. It really got the spirit of what movies are all about and I loved how well Kirsten Dunst did. She was just a trooper that entire movie. My favorite part was when Spider-Man almost got killed by that huge crane. I really thought they were going to kill him off at that point.

- TheMovieMan -

From these 2 posts (out of 3 you've made), I don't think your opinion is worth listening to, "Movie Man".

[drudo182]

How did you even see this early? I heard they had a screening but it wasn't in Tennessee I don't think.

[MovieManCorey]

Fincher turned it off. That's all I can really say. The ending doesn't even make any sense either.

- TheMovieMan -

[Adeniz19]

Fincher turned it off. That's all I can really say. The ending doesn't even make any sense either.

- TheMovieMan -
... if he turned it off how did you see the ending?

GTFO

[MovieManCorey]

I mean he was on off mode when he made this movie. Just looked lazy.

[A Love American]

This looks great.

[MovieManCorey]

Save your money. You're better off seeing the new Dougray Scott movie. I'm working on my review right now. Probably get it up pretty soon and I'll do a video review on YouTube too.

Right now its on a D+.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

From these 2 posts (out of 3 you've made), I don't think your opinion is worth listening to, "Movie Man".
Heh, I think you can add his review of The Happening to those posts now.

[Adeniz19]

Save your money. You're better off seeing the new Dougray Scott movie. I'm working on my review right now. Probably get it up pretty soon and I'll do a video review on YouTube too.

Right now its on a D+.no one wants your review. you have proven to know nothing about movies.

and since i know you will probably give it to us anyways, please use spoiler tags

[spoiler*]text here[/spoiler*] minus the *

[AshesAshes]

Excited for this

[-Aaron-]

You liked Spiderman 3 get the fuck out.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

You liked Spiderman 3 get the fuck out.
Pretty much.

[Smash Adams]

Excited for this

let me give you my prediction of it "Brad Pitt started out an old dude and ended up a baby, what kind of crazy ass shit is this. He was a total pedo with this girl who then started being a pedo with him"

[drudo182]

How are we even doubting that this movie won't be golden?

[Adrian Villagomez]

I wish I could watch this early and give it a review.

[lindZ629]

I finally saw the trailer for this a couple days ago. I was smiling the whole time. It looks so damn good.

[sweetforever]

This looks excellent

[Ailite]

How are we even doubting that this movie won't be golden?
I agree

[MovieManCorey]

i am almost done with my themovieman presents the curious case of benjamin button review. should be up in a few hours. i think ill end up giving it a 5/10.

[aloneatlastnj]

i am almost done with my themovieman presents the curious case of benjamin button review. should be up in a few hours. i think ill end up giving it a 5/10.

your opinion is worthless. you claim that you know how the LOST series ends, that spider man 3 was the best of the series. get the fuck out.




with that being said - saw the trailer for this before eagle eye. looked absolutely FANTASTIC. i love fincher and i love brad pitt. this film has incredible potential.

[-Aaron-]

I always love Finchers use of lighting. This movie seems to let him do that a lot with all the night shots shown in the trailer.

[AShannon04]

i am almost done with my themovieman presents the curious case of benjamin button review. should be up in a few hours. i think ill end up giving it a 5/10.

What's the link to your website/blog?

[ZeitGeist]

I always love Finchers use of lighting. This movie seems to let him do that a lot with all the night shots shown in the trailer.Yeah, I totally agree, this one looks to have a look that's all it's own too, which I think it really cool. I'm betting him and his other editors are going to win a bunch of cinematography awards come this year's Oscars. This has a decent shot at best picture too, it really looks awesome.

[Jessooker]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/defamer/2008/11/bb_poster.jpg



simple yet clever.

[Ailite]

This is going to be an amazing movie.

[drudo182]

Yep... Coming up pretty fast.

[Ailite]

Finally
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/Ailite/buttpitt1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/Ailite/buttblanch1.jpg

[Ravenna]

Cate is fucking gorgeous.

[JustSway]

This film is going to be so amazing, I've been stoked for it ever since I saw the trailer attached to Wanted. Incidentally this was the best thing about that god-awful film.

[Prestonxsmith]

i am almost done with my themovieman presents the curious case of benjamin button review. should be up in a few hours. i think ill end up giving it a 5/10.
Where are your reviews even posted?

[Dan CiTi]

It has a really bad name, so the movie has to be bad.

[Ailite]

It has a really bad name, so the movie has to be bad.
I think Backwards would be a better title

you're an idiot

[Ailite]

Finally
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/Ailite/buttpitt1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/Ailite/buttblanch1.jpg
and this one
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/Ailite/438px-Curious_case_of_benjamin_butt.jpg

[Adeniz19]

Where are your reviews even posted?
nowhere. kid already got owned by trying to pass off a review from the daily mail as his own for quantum of solace haha

[Ailite]

nowhere. kid already got owned by trying to pass off a review from the daily mail as his own for quantum of solace haha
hahaha, that is pathetic

[Adeniz19]

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=24940832#post24940 832

[Ailite]

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=24940832#post24940 832
absoluteOWNED,net (http://www.absoluteOWNED.net)

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

MovieMan was also caught lying here:

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=22105032#post22105 032

It honestly breaks my heart.

[Ailite]

Haha. Guy is a piece of shit.

[cantnokdahustle]

HOLY SHIT! The new TV spot is Arcade Fire's My Body is a Cage.

[Jake's got woe]

^ I saw that. What a brilliant song choice.

This movie looks really interesting.

[stayillogical]

I am definitely going to be in the theater watching this Christmas day. My plans are set.

[Ailite]

HOLY SHIT! The new TV spot is Arcade Fire's My Body is a Cage.
I MUST see this

[Ailite]

It won't let me embed but here is an absolutely beautiful TV spot
"Life is not measured in minutes but in moments"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpQPjWYWy8E

[ThexQuietxCull]

commercials for this have been on tv all night, and its looks fucking awesome. can't wait

[drudo182]

I am loving all the new spots myself. Both of my parents seem really interested in it so I'm hoping to see it with them when I go home for a bit on break.

[Recovery Room]

The new spot with Arcade Fire is brilliant.

[saysmydoctor]

It's based off the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

We were actually talking about this movie in another thread in here. Looks to be really good and as much money as they put behind it, it seems as if the studio is hoping for big things from it too.
One of my favorite.

I have yet to be able to see this. I want to.

[lindZ629]

My parents aren't interesting in seeing this. I guess this won't be part of our Christmas day at the movies. Sucks.

[AShannon04]

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=24940832#post24940 832

:bow:

[stayillogical]

One of my favorite.

I have yet to be able to see this. I want to.

I've had the short story bookmarked for quite some time. Is it really worth the read, or should I wait for the movie?

[sweetforever]

Can't wait to see this, it looks excellent.

[saysmydoctor]

I've had the short story bookmarked for quite some time. Is it really worth the read, or should I wait for the movie?
Fitzgerald is one of the most hit-or-miss writers in American literature. Some people love him, some hate him. I love him. Everything by him.

If you liked The Great Gatsby, you'll like anything by this man.

[nhoium]

The new spot with Arcade Fire is brilliant.
Agreed.

I can't wait for this.

[Adeniz19]

One of my favorite.

I have yet to be able to see this. I want to.Probably because it's not in theaters yet haha

[saysmydoctor]

Probably because it's not in theaters yet haha
Thought it came out the 28th of Nov?

[Adeniz19]

Thought it came out the 28th of Nov?Christmas day

[saysmydoctor]

Christmas day
Well then there is still time.

[Ailite]

Can someone post the TV spot with My Body Is A Cage? I can't find it

[cantnokdahustle]

Can someone post the TV spot with My Body Is A Cage? I can't find it

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/147922-arcade-fire-lend-body-to-benjamin-button-tv-spot

[ForlrnPerplxity]

Here's a link to the entire score by Alexandre Desplat to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:

http://warnerbros2008.warnerbros.com/bafta/
Click on the poster and then click on the Score link to the left to hear the whole thing.

It's incredible and probably one of the best scores I've ever heard.

I love Thomas Newman and think he's long overdue for one, but I really want this to win the Oscar this year.

[airik625]

This will probably be the first movie I go see out of all the movies opening on Christmas day.

[clandestinerdc]

Saw it, absolutely fantastic.

[CTMarshall]

I'm really looking forward to checking this out on Christmas.

[Ailite]

I'm seeing this and Valkyrie on Tuesday night. For Christmas, my boss is giving me the big banner we have with both Benjamin and Daisy's faces. I am so happy about this.

[airik625]

Saw it, absolutely fantastic.

how?

[clandestinerdc]

Friend of mine's dad works on movies and got a copy for award consideration and I was over when they were watching it.

[Ailite]

Friend of mine's dad works on movies and got a copy for award consideration and I was over when they were watching it.
That's believable. Glad to hear you liked it, Tuesday night can't come soon enough for me.

[airik625]

That's believable. Glad to hear you liked it, Tuesday night can't come soon enough for me.

Do you get to see it early or something? Because I was under the impression it did not come out until Christmas day.

[Ailite]

Do you get to see it early or something? Because I was under the impression it did not come out until Christmas day.
Yeah I work at a movie theatre. We already have the film, we just can't watch it until the key is active, which will be at midnight on the 24th. Me and a few others from work are watching it and Valkyrie back to back.

[airik625]

Yeah I work at a movie theatre. We already have the film, we just can't watch it until the key is active, which will be at midnight on the 24th. Me and a few others from work are watching it and Valkyrie back to back.

Oh okay, yeah, I know how that works. I worked at a movie theater this summer too and we did the same thing.

[Ailite]

Oh okay, yeah, I know how that works. I worked at a movie theater this summer too and we did the same thing.
I'm working on Christmas in exchange for the big Benjamin Button banner we have, sweet deal

[airik625]

I'm working on Christmas in exchange for the big Benjamin Button banner we have, sweet deal

Very sweet deal. I'm jealous.

[airik625]

Unused art/poster for the film:

http://joblo.com/unused-ben-button-art


I love that poster.

[Jessooker]

Unused art/poster for the film:

http://joblo.com/unused-ben-button-art


I love that poster.


I thiought the same. it's amazing.

[Recovery Room]

I thiought the same. it's amazing.
Love, love, love your avatar.

I need to watch that again and sometime soon.

[Jessooker]

Love, love, love your avatar.

I need to watch that again and sometime soon.

thank you :-)

[dashboard1190]

I've seen the film too, and it's incredible.

Really everything about the movie is perfect. The plot is intricate, the acting is phenomenal, the production design is mind numbing.

It definitely deserves all of the Oscar buzz and Golden Globe nominations.

Epic is really the only word I can use to describe it (without being lame and LYKOMG, seriously).

[airik625]

I've seen the film too, and it's incredible.

Really everything about the movie is perfect. The plot is intricate, the acting is phenomenal, the production design is mind numbing.

It definitely deserves all of the Oscar buzz and Golden Globe nominations.

Epic is really the only word I can use to describe it (without being lame and LYKOMG, seriously).

Well this is certainly nice to hear. Can't say I'm surprised though.

[TSLROCKS]

I've seen the film too, and it's incredible.

Really everything about the movie is perfect. The plot is intricate, the acting is phenomenal, the production design is mind numbing.

It definitely deserves all of the Oscar buzz and Golden Globe nominations.

Epic is really the only word I can use to describe it (without being lame and LYKOMG, seriously).

Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it