The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ***1/2 almost ****

'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' was a little more than curious to me... fantasy, miraculous, unreal might have been better adjectives. You see, I am not a big fan of the movies that have implausible plots. If it just can't happen, it automatically loses credibility with me. I know things like this don't bother everyone, but I have issues with it. Total fantasy is really difficult for me. Fortunately, this one isn't total fantasy, but more of a life story.

In 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', because of a backward moving clock, a baby is born old and ages in reverse. We are then taken through this strange and crazy life. When the clock is removed eighty something years later, he dies a beautiful young newborn baby. We go down the very strange path throughout the life of Benjamin. It's very interesting and entertaining. The idea concept of aging backward is also an interesting one that you can't help but roll around in your head. But from the perspective of Benjamin, he doesn't know it any other way.

The special effects in the movie were outstanding. You only get to see Brad Pitt 'hot' for about ten minutes. The rest of the time he's really old. (Great work, but kind of a bummer. I think he'll age better in actuality.) Pitt and the entire cast delivered very good performances.

It's ok for most teenagers. There is a little bad language and some sexual references but no obvious nudity. (There are a few scenes when you 'know' what they're doing. And one where you see some flesh.)

Ok, so my issues with 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'?
1. Obviously the whole aging in reverse thing, but
2. If he dies a newborn infant, then shouldn't he come out as a full grown old man??
That would've killed Mom for sure!

BUT, getting past my problems, I'm sure you will still enjoy this one. I did in spite of them!!