Comments on: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Preview, Telluride 2008

By: Deckard

Deckard — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:56:13 +0000

How does he know Blanchett? He was introduced to her as the granddaughter of one of the residents in his mother’s boarding/old folks’ home.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:31:39 +0000

Anthony,

I quite agree, I’ve been looking for that music everywhere. It’s a very slow solo trumpet jazz piece, and I really don’t think it’s listed on the soundtrack. I initially thought it was ‘Basin Street Blues’, but it’s far too pacy and accompanied, I think….It’s not ‘Ostrich Walk’ either. I’m pretty convinced it’s ‘If I could be with you’…..But if you get any more info. then do let me know…!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:24:12 +0000

Can I ask a question about the background music please?

Could anyone please let me know what is the background track … when Daisy dances under the moonlight? It’s a jazz-y tune.

I searched Amazon (for the soundtrack) but do not know which is which … is it “Ostrich Walk”? or is it “If I could be with You”?

Thanks in advance.

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By: Karina Longworth

Karina Longworth — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:13:10 +0000

I don’t think we saw enough of Cate to comment. I did have a couple of “wow” moments with Brad, but based on this footage, I’m not sure how much of that is makeup and how much is acting. That’s really the problem with this reel––the “scenelets” were over and done with so quickly that all you could really get were brief impressions. I have high hopes based on those impressions. Others, obviously, felt differently.

By: Moxie

Moxie — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:11:43 +0000

How were the performances? Any hope for nominations for Pitt and Blanchett?

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:37:00 +0000

Screw the fanboys. It’s time for real audiences to embrace Fincher and maybe this is just the movie to do it.

By: Karina Longworth

Karina Longworth — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:32:26 +0000

@Gould: I’m pretty sure Slashfilm didn’t stand outside taking exit polls. From the people I’ve talked to who were at one of the two tributes, I would say that “most” is somewhere between an exaggeration and a lie. But, keep in mind, the average Telluride visitor is female and over 40, so what pleases or displeases them may not be the same for you.

That said, it’s hard to tell from this reel whether or not the film is going to hold together. I don’t get the sense that he’s going for whimsy or magical realism, but it does seem like a real departure for Fincher. Hopefully the fanboys looking for another Fight Club won’t burn Fincher at the stake for branching out a bit.

By: Gould

Gould — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:17:45 +0000

Slash films says most of the audience was disappointed. True?

Tell me it’s not Big Fish and it’s really a Fincher movie…

By: W. Australopithecus

W. Australopithecus — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:15:40 +0000

I second the above comment, and add that it’s great to see Fincher stretching himself and trying new things. And Pitt, too.

By: Nick Plowman

Nick Plowman — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:19:46 +0000

Sounds awesome…