The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Fincher, 2008)
06-18-08, 10:07 PM
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I actually hope the film can live up to that trailer. It's probably the magical theme, what is the name of this tune that I know I've heard a many time? The trailer really presents it as an artsy flick. And I do hope it can be magical film. This seems like a film you take time to present. I can only wonder the length of this thing. 2 hours something I'd assume.
06-18-08, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Artman
After TDK, probably my most anticipated this yr, looks great!
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Most anticipated of the year behind TDK
06-19-08, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Brain Stew
I'm wondering how they can turn a 10 page short story into a full-length feature. Especially when the trailer gives away most of the story arc.
06-19-08, 08:10 AM
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I've just read the short story. I see some differences for sure...but I wonder what else they've changed just on what the story is, not add to. I don't mind the additions, I just want to know the changes. And it looks like the beginning of the short story has been changed for possibly a more believable start.
06-19-08, 10:50 AM
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Looks like this will be one of the most unique films of the year, that's for sure. If this were done by anyone other than Fincher I'm not sure how high my interest would be. His name will sell me on anything at this point.
08-19-08, 08:19 PM
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Review of test screening. Looks intriguing, though the comparisons to Forrest Gump, The Notebook and Big Fish were somewhat alarming.
Low quality TV spot
Low quality TV spot
08-19-08, 09:39 PM
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Review of test screening. Looks intriguing, though the comparisons to Forrest Gump, The Notebook and Big Fish were somewhat alarming.
Low quality TV spot
Low quality TV spot
08-19-08, 09:42 PM
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While I thought it would be difficult, perhaps impossible for Fincher to surpass his work on Se7en and Fight Club, he knocked it out of the park with Zodiac and looks like he might be in even more rarified form with TCCOBB.
Wow. I can't wait to see this film.
Wow. I can't wait to see this film.
08-20-08, 05:42 PM
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Well it's official. Fincher has made his first movie to not be R-rated.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is rated PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is rated PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking.
08-20-08, 08:45 PM
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Just finished watching the trailer a little bit ago. The folks involved are almost always can't-miss, so I'll give the short story a read and prepare for this in December.
Looks like a good one.
Looks like a good one.
08-20-08, 08:46 PM
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Just finished watching the trailer a little bit ago. The folks involved are almost always can't-miss, so I'll give the short story a read and prepare for this in December.
Looks like a good one.
Looks like a good one.
08-20-08, 08:48 PM
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I really thought David Fincher is one of those great directors that has only improved in recent years.
08-21-08, 10:07 AM
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09-02-08, 06:13 PM
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Although chris_sc77 would beg to differ, apparently Paramount is weary of the film's reported 3 hour run time.
* Granted, Titanic and Benjamin Button are two completely different tales, but still.
09-02-08, 06:44 PM
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Although chris_sc77 would beg to differ, apparently Paramount is weary of the film's reported 3 hour run time.
09-26-08, 02:03 PM
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I just found a graphic novel of the story at Barnes and Noble. Looks pretty cool. Definitely something not endorsed by Fincher and riding the coattails of the movie, but I picked it up anyway.
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Case-B...2455550&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Case-B...2455550&sr=8-3
09-26-08, 10:56 PM
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This film looks amazing, again it is easily the one I am looking forward to seeing more than any other this year.
Is there anything remotely "Fincher looking" from what we have seen? (Not that its a bad thing, just an observation).
Is there anything remotely "Fincher looking" from what we have seen? (Not that its a bad thing, just an observation).