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Although Mr. Fincher’s last film ‘Zodiac’ completely stumped this particular reviewer, his most recent release is an unfolding process that never really overstays its welcome appearance.
The resume of David Fincher would seem perhaps brief at first glance, yet since ‘Alien 3’ he has shown that not only does he comprehend and understand difficult and baffling subject matter, his directing of the darker and foreboding territories is unnervingly enthusiastic.
In the case of this latest DVD at Ventnor Library, Mr Fincher explores not only the life of the cynosure – Benjamin, who is in contradiction, growing back to birth but also ponders on the subject of soul-mates meeting over and over.
However, seemingly impossible angles are what Mr Fincher seems to thrive on and his genuine wonder at lighting, rain, weather and saving careers is showing that as a director he has grown, changed and evolved.
As usual, a film by David Fincher is more of an experience to take ideas and explore them and in the process of doing so, create something of interest and grace.
Films such as ‘Seven’, ‘The Game’, ‘Panic Room’ and ‘Fight Club’ are all clever, intense and enthusiastic – truely beatific experiences.
‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ is beautifully made, high quality acting and has a maturity and style that are the details that encompass, evocative story-telling.
David Fincher as a director is really the essence of American cool and has been since ‘Alien 3’. This film reveals why.
