Curious Case of Benjamin Button (US - DVD R1)
Paramount Home Entertainment sends over artwork for the films 1-disc release
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button (IMDb)
Starring: Brad Pitt
Released: 5th May 2009
SRP: $39.99 (DVD)
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Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc DVD ($29.99) and 2-disc DVD ($39.99) releases of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for the 5th May. As far as we know, no extra material will be included on the 1-disc DVD. The 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray releases will include commentary by director David Fincher, and a 4-part The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button documentary which covers the casting of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the decision to change the location of the story to New Orleans, costumes, visual effects, and more. We've attached our first look at the official package artwork below:


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Starring: Brad Pitt
Released: 5th May 2009
SRP: $39.99 (DVD)
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc DVD ($29.99) and 2-disc DVD ($39.99) releases of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for the 5th May. As far as we know, no extra material will be included on the 1-disc DVD. The 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray releases will include commentary by director David Fincher, and a 4-part The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button documentary which covers the casting of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the decision to change the location of the story to New Orleans, costumes, visual effects, and more. We've attached our first look at the official package artwork below:


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lee09 wrote: Phil92 wrote: That there is some bad art.
You kidding? Its very classy. I hope the Blu edition looks the same way.
It's classy, yes, but at the same time, there's nothing original about it. I coudl've sworn I've seen that cover ten times before.
You kidding? Its very classy. I hope the Blu edition looks the same way.
It's classy, yes, but at the same time, there's nothing original about it. I coudl've sworn I've seen that cover ten times before.
I think the double dip will not be a Criterion edition if there is a double dip.
Maybe Criterion took out about 30 mins of this very long film....we can hope
Maybe Criterion took out about 30 mins of this very long film....we can hope
Mr. Volcano wrote: Does anyone else think the 1-disc coverart is better than the criterion 2-disc?
I'm pretty sure thats a slip case, like they did with Life Aquatic and Royal Tenenbaums
I'm pretty sure thats a slip case, like they did with Life Aquatic and Royal Tenenbaums
GreyFox787 wrote: Very excited about this release.
agreed. excellent to see Criterion releasing this. Can`t wait for it to hit the shelves
agreed. excellent to see Criterion releasing this. Can`t wait for it to hit the shelves
Edgeman05 wrote: So will there be 2 versions on blu? A Paramount and a Criterion?The Blu is Criterion only.
a masterpiece no doubt, dunno why people especially the academy favoured Slamdog against this film, that was a bit harsh, still in my calculation the best movie of 2008 and maybe 09
Weird movie, but strangely beautiful. Will rent and if I like it better the second time around, I'll think about buying the 2 disk set.
So will there be 2 versions on blu? A Paramount and a Criterion?
Idioteque... wrote: Am I the only one that believes there will be a double dip?
Oh absolutely! Especially since there are none of the many deleted scenes on either release I smell a director's cut in the future.
Oh absolutely! Especially since there are none of the many deleted scenes on either release I smell a director's cut in the future.
Am I the only one that believes there will be a double dip?
U2psycho wrote: Odd that they mention the 3 Academy Awards on the cover considering they were in such minor categories as Art Direction, Makeup and Visual Effects.
Umm, I wouldn't consider BUTTON'S three oscar wins minor, especially for a film relying heavily on it's breathtaking visuals.
Umm, I wouldn't consider BUTTON'S three oscar wins minor, especially for a film relying heavily on it's breathtaking visuals.
Odd that they mention the 3 Academy Awards on the cover considering they were in such minor categories as Art Direction, Makeup and Visual Effects. So glad this didn't beat Slumdog Millionaire, I love Fincher as much as anyone but this was Forrest Gump 2, hard to believe it's a Criterion title.
a.c.norca wrote: I find it weird that Criterion is releasing this and yet, there's no news of it whatsoever on their website (which announces all their releases until june)
Either Criterion is slow to update or it must be the deal Criterion and Paramount made when they made the deal to co-distribute "Button" on home video. If you look on an online shop that has the preorders for both editions of "Button," both the 2-disc Criterion and Blu-ray have the similar Paramount UPC code as opposed to Criterion's UPC code.
My guess is that Paramount agreed with Criterion to make the 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray, but with the stipulation that it use the same UPC code style Paramount does (and not have it for preorder in Criterion's online store). I don't know the specifics of it, just speculating out of curiosity.
Either Criterion is slow to update or it must be the deal Criterion and Paramount made when they made the deal to co-distribute "Button" on home video. If you look on an online shop that has the preorders for both editions of "Button," both the 2-disc Criterion and Blu-ray have the similar Paramount UPC code as opposed to Criterion's UPC code.
My guess is that Paramount agreed with Criterion to make the 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray, but with the stipulation that it use the same UPC code style Paramount does (and not have it for preorder in Criterion's online store). I don't know the specifics of it, just speculating out of curiosity.
Normally this is the kind of movie that I would just buy the 1-disc for when the price goes down, but I want the criterion.
mc_serenity wrote: A lot of Fincher's movies have received Criterion-worthy extras from their respective studios. Se7en (NL 2-disc Platinum Series), FC (Fox's 3-disc edition), Zodiac (Paramount's 2-disc edition), Panic Room (Sony's 3-disc edition). The only other Fincher film I see getting a Criterion release would be "The Game."
The Game and Se7en were both released by Criterion on LaserDisc in the 90s. Many films they released on LaserDisc they sadly no longer have the rights to (since all the major studios realised the potential of special editions, and started doing their own).
Id love to think the release The Game on DVD and BD though.
The Game and Se7en were both released by Criterion on LaserDisc in the 90s. Many films they released on LaserDisc they sadly no longer have the rights to (since all the major studios realised the potential of special editions, and started doing their own).
Id love to think the release The Game on DVD and BD though.
I thought The Wrestler was better, and IMO was also more deserving of a Criterion release.
And I also didnt like that BB won over Hellboy 2 for best make up.
And I also didnt like that BB won over Hellboy 2 for best make up.
loved this film....possibly my favorite by fincher, though zodiac is close. i'm f**king ecstatic that it's getting a criterion blu-ray release...didn't see that one coming.
I just want to say I didn't hate the movie, I actually really liked it. But Criterion worthy? No.
Well I mean Se7en is brilliant but yet it's a f*cking depressing movie. I wouldn't want to watch it to many times, despite its sheer brilliance, same thing with Requiem for a Dream. You wanna spaced out between each viewings. Zodiac is only out on home video for like a year. Fight Club is fantastic too to say the least. Anyway, I'm just rambling on over nothing lol.
I enjoyed the movie. It does rate low in Fincher's filmography, but I will still pick up the Criterion release sometime.
While quite a few people say that Fincher's best is Zodiac or Seven, I still feel that Fight Club is the most enjoyable of his movies. I watched Fight Club more number of times than I watched Zodiac and Seven put together... in fact, more than all his other movies put together!
While quite a few people say that Fincher's best is Zodiac or Seven, I still feel that Fight Club is the most enjoyable of his movies. I watched Fight Club more number of times than I watched Zodiac and Seven put together... in fact, more than all his other movies put together!
CRITERION'S RELEASING THIS!!! This news just made my friggin day!
mc_serenity wrote: But Michael Bay, a visionary director? Excuse while I clean up water from my computer monitor from laughing so hard.Not what I said. I said he was a singular cinematic vision. Like him or hate him, I know when I'm watching a Michael Bay film. Who he is defines the films he makes, and his bombastic, hyperactive, gloss-dripping-off-the-screen style is unique to his own indulgent brand of moviemaking. You may think it's c**p, but it's c**p with his fingerprints on every blown-out, oversaturated frame.
I loved this film as well and I am surprised to see that it is also getting a criterion release! I actually love the artwork for both and I'm assuming that the 2-disc blu-ray art (the edition I will be buying) will be similar to the criterion.
You people are ridiculous, this film barely got the praise it deserved, if anything it's underrated. It had a few flaws but so did Slumdog & now that was overrated.
Oh and I wish they used the coverart with Ben's mom holding him as a baby instead. And no director's cut or deleted scenes? I'm disappointed.
Oh and I wish they used the coverart with Ben's mom holding him as a baby instead. And no director's cut or deleted scenes? I'm disappointed.
Loved the film.
Totally ripped off at the Oscars.
First Day buyer.
Totally ripped off at the Oscars.
First Day buyer.
This is a great film. Fincher's best, no. But good enough for me to enjoy. So the 2-Disc BD will be done by Criterion then?
I find it weird that Criterion is releasing this and yet, there's no news of it whatsoever on their website (which announces all their releases until june)
Jesus christ there's a lot of b***hing going around here. The movie was far from perfect, but it was damn entertaining to see Button's progression through life.
And as for the Criterion issue everyone seems to have, are you kidding me? "Why is this movie getting the Criterion treatment? THIS movie should get it!" How about we all just agree Criterion does an awesome job all the time, and every move should be done my them? I mean s**t, I'm sure there are people that hate some of the flicks they've put out besides this, the Wes Andersons and Bays. So why all the hostility? Grow up.
And as for the Criterion issue everyone seems to have, are you kidding me? "Why is this movie getting the Criterion treatment? THIS movie should get it!" How about we all just agree Criterion does an awesome job all the time, and every move should be done my them? I mean s**t, I'm sure there are people that hate some of the flicks they've put out besides this, the Wes Andersons and Bays. So why all the hostility? Grow up.
Jin256 wrote: How come real David Fincher classics, like Fight Club, aren't recognized?
A lot of Fincher's movies have received Criterion-worthy extras from their respective studios. Se7en (NL 2-disc Platinum Series), FC (Fox's 3-disc edition), Zodiac (Paramount's 2-disc edition), Panic Room (Sony's 3-disc edition). The only other Fincher film I see getting a Criterion release would be "The Game."
But Michael Bay, a visionary director? Excuse while I clean up water from my computer monitor from laughing so hard. "Benjamin Button" may not be an instant classic, but it's leagues better than Bay's puketastic "Armageddon" and "The Rock" Criterion releases.
A lot of Fincher's movies have received Criterion-worthy extras from their respective studios. Se7en (NL 2-disc Platinum Series), FC (Fox's 3-disc edition), Zodiac (Paramount's 2-disc edition), Panic Room (Sony's 3-disc edition). The only other Fincher film I see getting a Criterion release would be "The Game."
But Michael Bay, a visionary director? Excuse while I clean up water from my computer monitor from laughing so hard. "Benjamin Button" may not be an instant classic, but it's leagues better than Bay's puketastic "Armageddon" and "The Rock" Criterion releases.
Criterion doing the two disc?! wow.
How come real David Fincher classics, like Fight Club, aren't recognized?
Sometimes Criterion's gotta pay the bills, and owning a stake in a 2-disc DVD that will sell like Benjamin Button is what you gotta do. I dunno what kind of defense could be made for the so-so film, other than the groundbreaking effects, but there's no arguing that Michael Bay and David Fincher are singular cinematic voices, and that Armageddon is a pop-cultural landmark. These are probably the reasons why Criterion is doing the release.
I think the cover for the 2-Disc looks like its more suited towards serious DVD buyers/watchers where as the 1-Disc is for casual movie watchers who dont really care about extras

GRJR721 wrote: The lesson here is never to aim to make a great movie before locking in the framework for a good one. To aim for greatness otherwise invites all kinds of risks - the possibility of reaching high and crashing, of mistaking the somber for the serious, of creating the form of greatness without the content. In short, there's the danger of making something as pretty and vacant as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
I mostly agree. This is a fantastic techinical achievenment, and there are moments of magic, but overall, it left me a bit cold.
I actually like the 2-disc art better; well, at least the picture. I don't like that the 2-disc has more "Criterion Collection" stamped on it than it does the film's title. Especially on the front, that's just odd, and looks like it ought to be a sticker that you peel off.
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
I mostly agree. This is a fantastic techinical achievenment, and there are moments of magic, but overall, it left me a bit cold.
I actually like the 2-disc art better; well, at least the picture. I don't like that the 2-disc has more "Criterion Collection" stamped on it than it does the film's title. Especially on the front, that's just odd, and looks like it ought to be a sticker that you peel off.
god this was a good movie. granted, you have to be in the mood to sit through 3 hours of a movie, but it's one of those movies that you don't want it to end. Brad Pitt's such a big tabloid celebrity that you forget that he's such a good actor.
i'm a little disappointed that it didn't win most of the Oscars it was nominated for, but i think Slumdog deserved them a little more (that movie's fantastic too)
i'm a little disappointed that it didn't win most of the Oscars it was nominated for, but i think Slumdog deserved them a little more (that movie's fantastic too)
2-Disc cover art is miles better than the s**ttacular one-disc.
Does anyone else think the 1-disc coverart is better than the criterion 2-disc?
Cate Blanchett = living goddess!
1-disc artwork is terrible. Collectors edition is great.
This movie was very overrated. It was an enjoyable experience, but if you already see it once, it's not as enticing and it just becomes boring because you already know everything about Button's life story. I'm not saying the film is terrible, it's just overrated. The 1-disc artwork is okay but if they stuck with just the two floating heads and the title.
B B wrote: so the 1-disc will be from Paramount and the 2-disc DVD and Blu-Ray will be from Paramount/Criterion? do I have this right?
Yes. The Criterion edition will also include the same audio and subtitle options (English, Quebecois-French and Latin Spanish) as the Paramount-distributed single-disc edition. Unless the press release misworded it, of course.
Yes. The Criterion edition will also include the same audio and subtitle options (English, Quebecois-French and Latin Spanish) as the Paramount-distributed single-disc edition. Unless the press release misworded it, of course.
Vipper wrote: Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important.
Simple. They are examples of big-budget, popcorn-munching, Hollywood blockbuster entertainment. This has been mentioned before. Also, to a lesser extent, I guess because Michael Bay films have a certain look.
Simple. They are examples of big-budget, popcorn-munching, Hollywood blockbuster entertainment. This has been mentioned before. Also, to a lesser extent, I guess because Michael Bay films have a certain look.
GRJR721 wrote: The lesson here is never to aim to make a great movie before locking in the framework for a good one. To aim for greatness otherwise invites all kinds of risks - the possibility of reaching high and crashing, of mistaking the somber for the serious, of creating the form of greatness without the content. In short, there's the danger of making something as pretty and vacant as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
I hope your name is Mick LaSalle, because if it's not you're a plagiarist.
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
I hope your name is Mick LaSalle, because if it's not you're a plagiarist.
1-disc artwork added
so the 1-disc will be from Paramount and the 2-disc DVD and Blu-Ray will be from Paramount/Criterion? do I have this right?
Vipper wrote: roadogg31 wrote: I thought they only bought the rights to classic and important films? While this movie was good, it was neither classic nor important.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
as far as I'm concerned it's whatever movies they want to release in their own Criterion catalogue. If a movie has a Criterion stamp most people I know would generally think that they will be getting a quality movie. They represent fine cinema imo, but ultimately it is up to them what films they want to give a spine number to. Yes, some odd choices are in in their catalogue for sure (The Rock, Armageddon). Yet I enjoyed those movies, so I don't have any problems with them being selected. I guess it boils down to the buyer and if he/she enjoyed the movie that determines and earned spine number and Criterion stamp.
Vipper wrote: roadogg31 wrote: I thought they only bought the rights to classic and important films? While this movie was good, it was neither classic nor important.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
as far as I'm concerned it's whatever movies they want to release in their own Criterion catalogue. If a movie has a Criterion stamp most people I know would generally think that they will be getting a quality movie. They represent fine cinema imo, but ultimately it is up to them what films they want to give a spine number to. Yes, some odd choices are in in their catalogue for sure (The Rock, Armageddon). Yet I enjoyed those movies, so I don't have any problems with them being selected. I guess it boils down to the buyer and if he/she enjoyed the movie that determines and earned spine number and Criterion stamp.
YES. Great cover art. Definitely definitely buying the criterion.
Jeyl's opinion on the cover art:
Ladies and gentlemen, the lifeless stares of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett! Ya, that's my idea of a great cover art.
Ladies and gentlemen, the lifeless stares of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett! Ya, that's my idea of a great cover art.
I can't help but think of the Assasination of Jesse James cover when I see this one, minus some facial hair of course.
I really enjoyed Benjamin Button. I agree with mc_serenity feeling a sense of magic watching it, reminiscent of a film Spielberg might make. I'm not ashamed to admit I welled up on occasion during it. I will definitely get this at some point.
Does anyone expect a Zodiac like double dip with this? From the looks of the features I don't think so myself.
I really enjoyed Benjamin Button. I agree with mc_serenity feeling a sense of magic watching it, reminiscent of a film Spielberg might make. I'm not ashamed to admit I welled up on occasion during it. I will definitely get this at some point.
Does anyone expect a Zodiac like double dip with this? From the looks of the features I don't think so myself.
Very overrated movie. The first 45 minutes and the last 45 minutes are the best parts of the movie. The middle portion, boring. Sadly, I'll have to own this one day when I start collecting every Criterion DVD.
slapshot63 wrote: I must be one of the few people who absolutely loved this movie. Huh.
You're not the only one. It does require time and patience to sit through, but I thought Fincher really imbued this movie with a sense of magic. His previous works were good (I think "Fight Club" is a tremendously overrated piece of s**t though), but I really enjoyed this one.
I was absolutely floored that Criterion is releasing a 2-disc edition -- I was initially considering buying the single-disc edition if it was a regular Paramount/Warners/Fox "more money" tactic. The 2-disc edition is so mine come May 5th.
You're not the only one. It does require time and patience to sit through, but I thought Fincher really imbued this movie with a sense of magic. His previous works were good (I think "Fight Club" is a tremendously overrated piece of s**t though), but I really enjoyed this one.
I was absolutely floored that Criterion is releasing a 2-disc edition -- I was initially considering buying the single-disc edition if it was a regular Paramount/Warners/Fox "more money" tactic. The 2-disc edition is so mine come May 5th.
I'm definitely in the "overrated" camp on this one ... I was bored through most of it. The art is "eh" ... you'd think they could have come up with something more creative for the original poster art that inspired it.
I must be one of the few people who absolutely loved this movie. Huh.
Wow, I wasn't aware that Criterion snagged the DVD and Blu-ray release rights to this.......I'd have thought Se7en or Fight Club would get the Criterion treatment before Benjamin Button.
I didnt catch this in theaters and think it sounds very interesting. 2-Disc blind buy for me

Vipper wrote: roadogg31 wrote: I thought they only bought the rights to classic and important films? While this movie was good, it was neither classic nor important.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
Good point. I would then have to say that I have no idea what the criteria are for the Criterion Collection. That, or CC dropped the ball on these films. I disagree with your assessment on Rushmore though. I thought that was pretty important for who is turning out to be an important director. Maybe CC had the same rationale with David Fincher, but Zodiac as an entire film was better and much stronger than Benjamin Button.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
Good point. I would then have to say that I have no idea what the criteria are for the Criterion Collection. That, or CC dropped the ball on these films. I disagree with your assessment on Rushmore though. I thought that was pretty important for who is turning out to be an important director. Maybe CC had the same rationale with David Fincher, but Zodiac as an entire film was better and much stronger than Benjamin Button.
Awesome that this flick is getting a Criterion release, but they need to step it up on that box art. If that is released like that, then it'll be the worst Criterion cover art.
I thought it was pretty good, but I'm not sure if it warrants a Criterion edition. I may see it once more to decide if I want to buy it or not.
GRJR721 wrote: The lesson here is never to aim to make a great movie before locking in the framework for a good one. To aim for greatness otherwise invites all kinds of risks - the possibility of reaching high and crashing, of mistaking the somber for the serious, of creating the form of greatness without the content. In short, there's the danger of making something as pretty and vacant as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
GRJR721, my sentiments exactly.
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
GRJR721, my sentiments exactly.
I'll probably blind buy this one for me and my sister.
I love that artwork. Great film, count me in for the 2-disc Criterion DVD.
The one Fincher movie I hate gets the Criterion treatment!!!???
The lesson here is never to aim to make a great movie before locking in the framework for a good one. To aim for greatness otherwise invites all kinds of risks - the possibility of reaching high and crashing, of mistaking the somber for the serious, of creating the form of greatness without the content. In short, there's the danger of making something as pretty and vacant as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
Visually, the film, from director David Fincher, is flawless. The story begins in 1918 and extends into present day, and, at every point, the art direction and clothing meticulously re-create the respective eras. The digital cinematography subtly evokes earlier photography. The stars are major and Oscar ready. In every way, the movie looks like somebody's idea of a great movie, just as its length - 167 minutes - proclaims its importance. But the proclamation is untrue, and all the trappings are in the service of a story that's emotionally false and fundamentally unimportant.
I think that "Zodiac" didn't get nominated for anything because the Academy was saving it all for Benjamin Button, which turned out to be true, seeing the film getting like 13 nominations. Sadly, BB didn't turn out to be good as people thought it would be. "Zodiac" was the better film and is still, by far, David Fincher's best film to date. It's sad it didn't get a nomination.
Very excited about this release. Fincher has gone two years in a row getting shafted (with Zodiac receiving ZERO Oscar nominations, and Benjamin Button not receiving the wins it deserved). Glad to see Criterion has some sense.
roadogg31 wrote: I thought they only bought the rights to classic and important films? While this movie was good, it was neither classic nor important.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
Aside from perhaps Michael Bay, I'm not sure many people felt Armageddon or The Rock were classic/important. And, while they were good, The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore hardly classified as important. Yet, they've all got the Criterion stamp.
Cannot believe this will be a Criterion release. It was WAY overrated.
Phil92 wrote: That there is some bad art.
You kidding? Its very classy. I hope the Blu edition looks the same way.
You kidding? Its very classy. I hope the Blu edition looks the same way.
The Criterion Collections is really releasing this? I thought they only bought the rights to classic and important films? While this movie was good, it was neither classic nor important.
That there is some bad art.
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