Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) by Nicolas M — 25 Aug 2012

Depressing yet hopeful, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a beautiful film that could have had a more logical plot.

This review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) was written by Nicolas M on 25 Aug 2012.

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

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