Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) by Jefff — 31 May 2009

Excruciating. Long. Like Forrest Gump without the humor or wit.

This review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) was written by Jefff on 31 May 2009.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has generally received very positive reviews.

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