The Curious Case of Benjamin Button/Fridge

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  • In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Brad Pitt's performance as the titular Benjamin is very understated and down-to-earth, just as you'd expect Benjamin himself to be. There are a lot of little treats that reflect this approach, but that's not what this entry is about. During some of the saddest scenes of the film, such as when Queenie passes away or just after Daisy and Benjamin make love for the last time, something that both are clearly aware of, Benjamin has this little smile on his face. At first, I thought that this meant that he was being wooden, but I got to thinking about it. Then it hit me. That little smile? That's the face that Benjamin shows the world when he's crying inside. I like the movie even better since I made that realization. - Aranis.
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