before see the curious case of benjamin button i wonder how i would react to the story of a man who be bear old and get young a he grow up . of all of the story i have come across and this be by far the most bizarre and intriguing . if i have to pick someone to bring this story to the screen i do no think david fincher would have be my first choice . how wrong i would have be . this film be by far one of the best if not the best of 2008. fincher direction be flawless . the film from start to finish do not let up . there be moment of joy and ecstasy follow by sorrow and understanding . brad pitt star a benjamin and a boy bear an old man who must live his life in reverse . his friend from childhood and daisy and be play by cate blanchett . the story be narrate from benjamin point of view with some particular highlight from daisy . the cast do nothing wrong . pitt lead with blanchett and a strong performance from taraji p. henson a benjamin surrogate mother queenie and the only person in the world who seem to understand and truly love him from the start . other cameo along the way bring a large array of character and include tilda swinton and one of benjamin early love interest . the film span from the end of world war i to the the arrival of hurricane katrina in new orleans . the transition from life stage to life stage and decade to decade be seamless . fincher do a tremendous job at maintain a steady flow of action and dialogue . there be not a dull moment in the film . the cinematography be superb and couple nicely with fincher style of accentuate certain color to enhance a mood or moment . there really be nothing wrong with this film . even with a runtime of about 160 minute and time just fly by and much like it do for benjamin and only we be go forward . this be a tender and meaningful film you do not want to wish .