Potentially one of the most interesting movies due out this Christmas (well, early bird and all that) is the adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald's fantastical, humourous and ultimately melancholic short story, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.
Director David Fincher's generally impressive track history includes Zodiac, Fight Club, Se7en, Panic Room, Alien 3 and The Game.
Rather like a Burton / Depp collaboration spells a particular style, I'm hoping that this Fincher / Pitt pairing will mean similar veins of dark humour, melancholy and intelligence, as with their previous collaborations, Fight Club and Se7en.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tells the tale of a baby, born as an elderly man - much to the shock and dismay of his parents - who then proceeds to age in reverse. Gradually reaching middle age, youth, and eventually childhood, his life is always unusual, often painful, affirming, tragic and humourous. Ultimately lonely, Benjamin's condition pulls those that share his life, (and their view of him) in and out of focus.
While the rest of the population ages and experiences together, he is doomed to fleeting moments of acceptance, normality, and love.
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton star.
The only trailer available so far is in Spanish, but an English language version is sure to surface soon...
A dark and unusual tale, with the changing relationships between the beguiling leads likely to make us all appreciate the aging process in a whole new way, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button looks to be a well crafted, textured, cinema treat.
Current release date: Christmas Day, 2008.
~ The title of this post will teleport you to the official Benjamin Button website, though be warned there isn't much there (yet) accept for the occasional tumbleweed ~
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