Last night we decided to begin our annual trek of viewing all of the films that are nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. We began this quest with a $5.00 viewing of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
When I first saw trailers for this movie, I thought...kinda creepy...then...what the fuck...followed by...does Brad Pitt have a penis? I was, I admit, at least a little curious. And then the nominations were announced. So I thought "man...maybe this movie isn't as bad as it seems?" Boy...oh boy...was that wrong.
1) The movie is three fucking hours long. Now I have enough estrogen in my system to be able to appreciate the "epic" films out there...regardless of length. But, this 3 hour long extravaganza is based on a SHORT story. In fact you can read it for free on line in about 10 minutes.
2) Andy warned me on the way o the theater that it had been reported that there were many "similarities" between "The Button" and Forest Gump.
Here is a video clip from Funny or Die so that you can judge for yourself.
The Curious Case of Forrest Gump - watch more funny videos
All in all the movie is okay? The only important parts are the beginning, and the end. They just happen to be a long drawn out 3 hours away from each other. So go read the short story version, and watch the funny or die video above and you will get more than your fair share of entertainment.
I must say one more thing before I sign off to prepare for B-Fest 2009...
I am still curious...very curious in fact...about who the fuck you have to blow to get your piece of shit film nominated for 13 Academy Awards?
