BLU-RAY
REVIEW:
THE CURIOUS CASE OF
BENJAMIN BUTTON
05/03/09
SYNOPSIS: “I was born
under unusual circumstances.” And so begins “The Curious
Case of Benjamin Button,” adapted from the 1920s story by F.
Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and
ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop
time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans, from the end
of World War I in 1918 into the 21st century, following his
journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be.
Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate
Blanchett with Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Jason
Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond, “Benjamin Button,”
is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and
places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the
joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond
time.
OVERVIEW:
A thrilling adventure and captivating story of one man’s unusual and
enchanted life, director David Fincher’s Academy
Award®-winning film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
debuts as a two-disc Blu-ray on May 5, 2009 from Paramount
Home Entertainment. Called “a monumental achievement” that
“must be experienced” (Rex Reed, New York Observer), the
film stars Academy Award nominee Brad Pitt who “does his
best work ever” (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) and Academy
Award winner Cate Blanchett who “is simply dazzling” (Joe
Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal) in an exhilarating
adventure that takes viewers on a breathtaking journey
filled with romance and redemption. Nominated for 13 Academy
Awards and winner for Best Visual Effects, Art Direction and
Makeup, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON also stars
Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson (Hustle & Flow),
Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) and
Julia Ormond (Legends of the Fall)) in a grand tale of a
not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers
along the way, the loves he finds, the joys and romance of
life and what lasts beyond time.
BLU-RAY: The film is
presented in 1080P widescreen in a 2.40:1 aspect ration
preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just
flawless, giving the film and special effects clarity that
only high definition can provide. Paramount Home
Entertainment has done it again in this release, vivid
colors, zero color saturation that makes this blu-ray one of
the best in the market. It was impressive to watch the
groundbreaking special effects used in this film. Not only the picture looks
dazzling and mesmerizing, also the sound it is excellent, a
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio that provides a nice complement to
the picture. It also includes includes language tracks
in French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.
In terms of Special Features,
the Blu-ray Disc is loaded with over three hours of
enthralling special features including interviews with stars
Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett with behind-the-scenes footage
of their astonishing on-screen transformations, an in-depth
documentary revealing the unusual journey of the film itself
including the secrets of its award-winning visual effects
and an exploration of the groundbreaking computer wizardry
that brought the magical world of Benjamin Button to life.
VIDEO:
1080P Anamorphic Widescreen (2.40:1) Enhanced for 16 x
9 Televisions
AUDIO:
English
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby
Digital
Subtitles - English, Spanish,
French
BONUS FEATURES:
Commentary: Feature
Length Film with optional commentary by director David
Fincher
Featurette: The Curious
Birth of Benjamin Button (4 Part Documentary)
1. Academy
Award-nominated director David Fincher introduces the
surprising beginnings of what would become an epic
masterpiece including the casting of Brad Pitt and Cate
Blanchett, the decision to change the location of the story
to New Orleans.
2. Follow the
production from day one including the challenges of aging
Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, designing over five thousand
costumes and creating the animatronic baby.
3. Explore the
incredible visual effects techniques created specifically
for the film that allowed Brad Pitt to play the title
character at virtually every age. Also includes a visit to
the scoring stage with composer Alexandre Desplat.
4. Walk the red carpet
at the film’s premiere in New Orleans, with final thoughts
from cast and crew.
Trailers: Trailers
Photo Gallery: Galleries
Easter Eggs: Easter Egg
HD
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