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The curious Case of Benjamin Button, what a...............

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squoosh · 27/04/2015 15:08

...load of old cobblers.

I sat through three hours of that nonsense and I have only myself to blame.

Benjamin went from looking like a wizened little cauliflower to looking like, well, Brad Pitt, but he was consistently dull throughout. What was the point of it? Was it supposed to be a touching love story?

I feel untouched.

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SquinkiesRule · 27/04/2015 15:12

I didn't like it either.

mrsnlw2012 · 27/04/2015 15:21

The book is only 28 (kindle) pages. How the hell did they make it into 3 hours of film?!

SoleSource · 27/04/2015 15:25

I didn't enjoy that film either.

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squoosh · 27/04/2015 15:27

Hmm, the fact they wrung three hours worth of film out of 28 pages gives me a clue now as to why it was so crap.

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Ridingthegravytrain · 27/04/2015 15:50

Waste of life?

Millipedewithherfeetup · 27/04/2015 18:41

Gave up watching after the first hour I think, one of the worst films ever.

Tigresswoods · 27/04/2015 18:44

I am shocked! I love this film!!!

PerspicaciaTick · 27/04/2015 18:49

I cried at the end when he turned into a little boy with dementia.
but I cry at most stuff nowadays

Idontseeanydragons · 27/04/2015 18:49

We lasted 10 minutes.
We had a rare child free night so snuggled down with champagne and treats under the duvet to watch it. Then gave up and put Life of Brian on instead!

BettyCatKitten · 27/04/2015 18:52

I haven't seen it and shan't bother after your reviewsGrin

chrome100 · 27/04/2015 18:56

I walked out in the cinema. Very dull.

PlasticCircus · 27/04/2015 18:58

This is definitely up there as one of the worst films I have ever seen. Incredibly dull!

MistressMerryWeather · 27/04/2015 19:01

Snooze-fest.

chanie44 · 27/04/2015 19:01

I thought it may be 'guy' film as OH and his mates really like it. They normally like stuff mainstream action films.

BloggersNetwork · 27/04/2015 19:02

If you think that one was dull you should watch 'The tree of life'. Vapid bullshit.

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BigStripeyBastard · 27/04/2015 19:14

I quite liked it.

bloggers is Tree of Life the one with Hugh Jackman?

BackforGood · 27/04/2015 19:59

I quite liked it - I've certainly seen a lot worse.

chickenfuckingpox · 27/04/2015 20:02

is it worse than watchman?

Stanky · 27/04/2015 20:05

We liked it. Dh almost cried at the end. Almost. :)

DonVitoCorleone · 27/04/2015 20:08

I fell asleep halfway through

PrincessFiorimonde · 27/04/2015 20:15

I enjoyed it, but I watched it on a long, long flight, so my standards might have been a bit low.

Tiredemma · 27/04/2015 20:16

ahh. I loved it

icelollycraving · 27/04/2015 20:29

I loved it. I sobbed until I took to my bed. I think I was heavily pregnant.

blackheartsgirl · 28/04/2015 02:12

It would have been fine, if it was two hours shorter! I endured it at the cinema, I was soo bored by the end, it just went on and on and on and on.....

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