The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac) who previously had worked with Brad Pitt in the previous movies. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is somewhat similar to Forrest Gump only that the protagonist ages backwards. Aging backwards somehow makes the story more sad, seeing the ones you love grow naturally. I won't write much spoilers, you must watch this show if you liked Forrest Gump. Apparently both movies share the same screenplay writer in Eric Roth, explaining the similarity in style.

Nevertheless, great chemistry shown between Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. They have previously worked together and had great chemistry in Babel, so it is not surprising that they put on a good show. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is about the struggles of life, from his father to his adopted mother to his love, his daughter and things that went on in his curious life. *spoiler ahead* Most moving part of the movie was when he left, *im trying to be discrete here* and he sent back postcards saying how he wished he was there on for his daughter. And the most funny part would be the occasional, " Have i told you before that i was struck by lightning 7 times?".

Deserved its 13 Oscar Nominations? Yes. Winning them? Maybe. Slumdog Millionaire, Milk, Frost/Nixon aren't pushovers and i felt that they are have more originality over The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Still for that $6 (that is if you're still a student), this 2.5hr show is definitely worth your money. Just remember to watch it at a cinema with comfy seats and legroom, GV Yishun is definitely not one of them.