This was the third movie that I saw when we were in the big city, and all I can say is wow. Its not my favorite movie of the year, but its definitely one of the best made. Button is 3 hours long, but every minute is necessary for what it is trying to say, and I even think that it could have been a little longer. Its also slow paced, so don’t expect it to go quickly, this is the telling of a man’s whole life, and it does feel like we were with Benjamin his whole life. What I meant by it being longer though, is that near the end, the movie felt a little rushed. In the beginning of his story, they spent a lot of time dealing with what he did while he was younger, and it spent less and less time with him as he got older. The last years of his life were told in just a quick montage, and should have been stretched a little more. So now to the Oscars. This was nominated for 5 Golden Globes, and that pretty much confirms at least a few nominations for it. Best Picture has a very good shot, and I think that it also has a chance at winning, even though Slumdog Millionaire and The Dark Knight were more enjoyable. David Fincher is also almost a lock for Best Director, a long overdue award in my eyes since he’s made some great movies like Zodiac, Se7en, and Fight Club. The cinematography was some of the best of the year too, and will probably get a nomination. Now, when I was younger, I always though of Brad Pitt just being a bad actor who women love, but I’m realizing that he is a great actor instead, and this year he will get a nomination for Best Actor. Cate Blanchett is also most likely going to get a nomination for her acting. Best Adapted Screenplay, Art Direction, Special Effects, Score, and Makeup are all serious contenders for this movie as well. I would suggest this to most people, but just remember that it is a long movie that you need to be in the right mood to see.
Best Picture- Very good chance
Best Director- Very good chance
Best Actor- Nomination, but not going to win
Best (Supporting?) Actress- Maybe Nomination, but probably won’t win.
Best Cinematography- Very good chance
Best Adapted Screenplay- Good chance
Art Direction- I would think that its a lock to win.
Special Effects- Great chance, the aging with Pitt’s face is amazing.
Score- It was stuck in my head hours later, not sure if its original though…
Makeup- Again, the aging is well done.
That’s most likely it…
