Comments on: ‘Benjamin Button’: A screening snafu

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:37:47 +0000

Caught a showing at the Ziegfeld in NYC, though there are a few major flaws, including the fact that there is not a moment where we see Benjamin writing in this supposed journal which the story is being told from, so i suppose it magically appears to tell the story. (screenwriting flaw), HOWEVER, regardless of this, the film was brilliant and enjoyable from the first minute to the 800th minute. Very moving ending, epic forest gumpesque scenes, top notch acting (though pitt more than blanchett, both played brilliantly). What a film! Best picture for sure.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:41:33 +0000

That’s funny; I saw the advance screening last night in San Diego, and the projector burned the film at the final ten minutes of the film!
The projectionist managed to salvage it, but it was a funny thing, and actually fit in with the theme of the film, believe it or not.

By: Sal

Sal — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:08:41 +0000

I’m gonna have to get my hands on some advance screening tickets! I can’t wait!

By: harry

harry — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:09:12 +0000

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is definately going to be a box-office film.
David Fincher’s other films “Se7en” and “Fight Club” are very popular. Not to mention Brad Pitt is a huge box-office name.

By: peaches

peaches — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:20:43 +0000

I am sort of surprised this film is generating Oscar buzz because the trailer I saw made it seem sort of trite and cheesy! I’m the cynical type so this kind of film does not usually appeal to me. But it turns out I might have been wrong. Guess I’ll have to check it out for myself!

By: winston

winston — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:21:59 +0000

LISTEN TO ME ACADEMY MEMBERS…You MUST include WALL-E to the list of CONTENDERS FOR BEST PICTURE!! you’ve just got to. It’s the best movie, animated or live action this year so far!
In a perfect world…I predict the nominations to be..
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
THE DARK KNIGHT
MILK
WALL-E
THE WRESTLER

By: Patar

Patar — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:38:30 +0000

I already predicted that Taraji will be a big actress in the future with her strong performance in Hustle & Flow. Then she’s also stellar in Talk To Me. I’m sure she will get an Oscar this year..

By: Rob Grizzly

Rob Grizzly — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:54:56 +0000

It’s about time a serious Oscar movie finally showed up. Is it me or is this year a little lacking?
At this rate, The Dark Knight is still the flick to beat. Is that sad? Or Awesome?

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:11:16 +0000

I predict both Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt will be shut about but Taraji will get a nomination, and it will get a lot of technical nominations and a director for Fincher. Best picture is a possibility too unless it’s too artsy and different for the academy. They never liked Fincher before and it could be loved and original but so was Edward Scissorhands. Did that get any Oscar love? Bottom line I predict Taraji and technical nominations.

By: benjie

benjie — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:56:40 +0000

i saw the movie… it will win several oscars !!!