Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) by Zelyaine T — 25 Dec 2012

Remarkable and moving movie... I found the soundtrack particularly majestic and elegant.

This review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) was written by Zelyaine T on 25 Dec 2012.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has generally received very positive reviews.

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