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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Annotated F Scott Fitzgerald

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy romantic drama film directed by David Fischer. The story line by Eric Roth and Robin Sword is loosely based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film stars Brad Pitt as a man who ages in reverse and Ate Blanche as the love interest throughout his life. The film also stars Tara P. Henson, Julia Mormon, Jason Fleming, Elias Korea, and Gilda Swindon. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was released in North America on December 25, 2008 to positive reviews from critics, who praised Fischer's directing, Pitt's performance, production values, and visual effects. The film was a box office success, grossing $335.8 million worldwide against its $167 million budget. The film received thirteen Academy Award nominations, the most of the 81st Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Fincher, Best Actor for Pitt, and Best Supporting Actress for Taraji P. Henson, and won three, for Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects.