Comments on: Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By: Ann-Kat

Ann-Kat — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:13:38 +0000

Jenners, you’re absolutely right. From the synopses I’ve heard from friends, the movie is nothing at all like the short story. In fact, only the title and the premise are the same…not even Benjamin’s love is the same. (In the short story her name is Hildegarde.)

Still haven’t seen it yet (life’s been busy), but I hope to see it soon, before it’s out of theatres.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:07:39 +0000

Oh! I was so happy to see your review of this. I saw the movie but have not read the story (which I will now do, courtesy of your link). Let me tell you, the movie seems almost nothing like the short story except for the basic concept. I would be most interested to hear your thoughts on the movie once you see it!

I really like how you wrote this! : )

By: Ann-Kat

Ann-Kat — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:56:52 +0000

Cool, thanks!

By: Brie

Brie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:07:06 +0000

Yes, I’ve seen the movie. I thought that it was very good. I wasn’t blown away, but overall, I really enjoyed it.

By: Ann-Kat

Ann-Kat — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:56:21 +0000

@Brie: Well, in the book I read, it was only 31 pages, so it may vary based on source. But you’re certainly right; quite a bit does happen in those few pages. We see brief vignettes of Benjamin’s life in whirlwind fashion.

As for the movie, I haven’t seen it yet. I actually want to get out and see it today. Based on what I’m hearing, there are mixed reviews, but one thing I can be absolutely certain of is that the only connection between the short story and the movie is the name and premise (a man aging backwards).

I’m still looking forward to it, though.

Have you seen it? Did you enjoy it?

@Jace: I wouldn’t call it sad so much as bittersweet. There are a couple of highly humorous moments (when Ben decides to go back into the military when his son won’t take him to prep school and he gets mistaken for another soldier’s son and is summarily kicked out) and there are some tense moments. Overall, the reading was entertaining. The end was what I found sad…the last stages of his life when he was no longer able to interact on an adult level.

By: Jace

Jace — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:24:46 +0000

Great review, AK. The story sounds really sad … I’m glad it was a good read for you though.

By: Brie

Brie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:37:24 +0000

Only 31 pages? Wow, a lot happens in such a short span. The story sounds good, though it is a lot different than the movie. Well, the overall concept is the same; a man is aging backward, but the actual story is different. Thanks for the review.

Have you seen the movie yet?