It’s a pretty good week for DVDs. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Wendy & Lucy are probably the two best picks of the week. There are also a number of great TV shows now available on DVD. But we do have one surprise for you. A film starring Ewan McGregor which managed to completely fly past the big screens and head straight for DVD. Who would have thought that could happen?
There has been a lot of talk about whether or not Brad Pitt’s performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was due to the amazing special effects or his acting. After taking a look at a very small amount of the work he did, I would say that it was even harder for him to play the role well due to the special effect. Not only did he have to physcially represent all the different stages of Button’s life but he didn’t even have the help of being on set or working off of the other actors.
It’s truly remarkable to see what they’re with images now. Check out the video on technology that went into making Benjamin Button.
That’s right, Milk and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button have tied for the most nominations with eight a piece. Both were of nominated for best actor, best acting ensemble, best writer, and of course best picture. Sadly, only one of those is available in theaters at present (Milk) the other one you’re going to have to wait until Christmas to watch.
Here are the nominees for the 14th annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Which ones do you want to win?
Monday, September 29, 2008 9:20AM - By Mali Elfman
I hate trailers that give too much away. For the most part I try and avoid them. Although when I saw the first trailer for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I was just confused. The second trailer has me fascinated. Aside from the absolutely stunning shots, the story actually is beginning to make sense in a fantastical sort of way. Perhaps I just needed some time to wrap my head around the idea?
I think at the hands of almost anyone else than David Fincher, this film could have been a disaster, but with his creativity and talent, it may just be a knock out.
The trailer of below of for a higher quality version go here.
It’s still weird seeing and hearing Brad Pitt without Brad Pitt, isn’t it?
