This is a fantasy film loosely based on the story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film is about a man with a strange disorder who ages backwards and his unusual journey through life. The main protagonist of the film is Brad Pitt (Benjamin Button) and Cate Blanchett (Daisy) plays his love interest. The film received positive reviews and has received many awards for its novel concept and cinematography.

Brad Pitt has delivered one of his best performances in the film and has masterfully portrayed the emotions and dilemmas of the reverse ageing man. The weight is on the acting skills and there has been a wonderful performance by the actor in portraying his encounters with love, family, friends and adventures in his unusual life. The supporting role played by Cate Blanchett as his muse also stands out with her quintessential acting skills.

The story is about Benjamin Button who is born terribly old and has a physical disorder where he ages backwards. The boy loses his mother during childbirth and is abandoned by his father in a home for the old by his father due to his monstrous looks. He is then adopted and raised by an African-American lady who takes care of the place. The boy slowly grows into an old man in the old age home and observes the other old people visiting and leaving the place. Eventually, he happens to meet his love interest as he grows backwards.

The film is based on an unusual concept and has been masterfully constructed. The film takes you through a magical journey keeping the realism intact and is ahead of its time. The skillful acting forces the audiences to sympathize with the character of Benjamin Button. The film is scripted well and has wonderful dialogs and tag line. The special effects and cinematography of the film leaves you mesmerized. Overall, the experience is wonderful.