Everyone in the world has apparently seem “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” but us. It makes us feel like we’re personally being snubbed. Film Experience Blog‘s 7-word review: “Big Fish redux. Great effects. Molasses pace.” A Tim Burton’s “Big Fish” comparison? Man, that ain’t good for business.
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I have a hard time believing that “Button” can approach the treacle-factor of Big Fish, or is even bothering to try.
Well the original teaser definately gave off the Big Fish vibe with the Burton/Elfman-esque music blaring, so the comparison is not unbelieveable. So is it Big Fish, Forrest Gump, or something new entirely? Still can’t wait.
Exactly, it’s within the realm of possibility, but just because one says that doesn’t mean we/one aren’t still excited to see it.
To paraphrase a friend today: I feel like the English language gets so perverted and reductive sometimes.
Questioning does not=hating on.
For context’s sake, I don’t want to walk out of “Button” feeling like it was even a possiblity (though it is) that the film was supposed to tread “Big Fish” territory. I hold loftier goals for that film than to have it aim that low, IMO.
I think the reason people accuse you of “hating on” this movie is because you seem to take this strange delight from reviews that are anything short of stellar. It borders on smug at this point.
It’s also weird.
The point I always made was: why not give equal time to those reviews that aren’t just seven-word snark? By reading your blog no one would even know that the film is getting mostly RAVE reviews.
P.S. I actually find it funny that I touched off such a sore spot with you, regarding this film, that you’ve mentioned it so many times now.
You’re funny because you hate this site, but you keep coming back and reading it everyday which is more amusing than anything i could possibly muster. Go back to the Fincher street team.
Just got back from a screening, and I have to say, I enjoyed Big Fish much more. It at least had some semblance of conflict among characters.
Film Experience got it spot-on, except I’d replace “Big Fish” with “Forrest Gump.” Note to Eric Roth: setting scenes against a historical backdrop ≠ story.
Oh, oh! I think Jay has an AGENDA! lol.
How it is that my commenters are seeing this and i haven’t! GAK!
Well Big Fish I hated and Forrest Gump I love (I know you guys don’t), so if it must be like one, I’m hoping for the latter.
That Fincher dicksuck is really fucking annoying. What is he the champion of his fanclub? Loser.
Did you not even read the entire page? Nathan goes on to say…
“Liked it more than those words imply.”
And in the comment section:
“everyone i’ll talk about the movie more later obviously… we’ll have three months to talk about all through awards season 😉 I do think it’s a real contender, yes. It’s BIG.”
English gets lost in translation I see.