The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    25
    The movie's excruciating length is without dramatic or thematic justification.

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User Score
7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 399 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 179
  3. Negative: 48 out of 179
  1. SamS.
    10
    Get ready to cry. This movie deserves more than a 70, proving that the "critics" are not always correct.
  2. AndrewG.
    10
    Such a Magical movie, with a great cast, and an inspiring and emotional concept. Beautifully crafted, it deserved best picture.
  3. RegOz
    9
    Absolutely beautiful! Long but I didn't feel it because I was caught by the story. Scott Fitzgerald was indeed a great author, and I loved the fact that they were able to portray his work in this wonderful movie. Just because a movie is not 'realistic' and is based in fantasy doesn't mean that there are not important issues to be explored. This movie is about inner strength about having the ability to get through life with faith, acknowledging one's limitations yet, fighting to acomplish our goals. It is also about loyalty and courage... and about frustration too, because not everything can be changed since there are things that escape to our hands. It may be over emotional and overly 'optimistic', but it does not diminish its value. It is not a drama, it is not a thriller, it is not a comedy.I wouldn't put it in a specific category...this just IS a wonderful story, written by a great novelist...and brought to be enjoyed in a total different way...the big screen!… Full Review »
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