If F. Scott Fitzgerald were alive, he would be amazed to find his fictional story when loosely adapted has regained strength and vitality which enables us to inhale the fresh air given out by a time-honored literary work. The first extreme close-up depicting the baby Benjamin’s innocent yet aging facial expression has dexterously introduced “The curious case” by providing a strong visual impact. While everyone is leading a normal life, Benjamin’s (Brad Pitt) biological clock is clicking backwards which resonates with the heart-broken clocker maker’s weird clock. His father discarded him on the very first day of birth. Fortunately, the forlorn ugly-looking baby was adopted by the kind-hearted Queenie pouring enormous motherly affection and gradually enriched his life through the encounter with childhood playmate Daisy (Cate Blanchett). Daisy’s crystal heart remained unchanged and later devoted herself to dancing despite the abrupt accident. The later acquaintance with the married middle-class woman Elizabeth, and the free-willed Captain Mike not doubt expanded Benjamin’s horizon and deepened his understanding of life.

The ending of the movie did respect the law of nature by artistically depicting the flickering life of Daisy racing with Death in the hospital and the withering blossoms of the babbling Benjamin. However, Daisy’s word “Something’s last” echoed within the hearts of the people who are in love and who are loved. The story has broken human being’s fantasy towards immortality, however, it has also waved a rainbow which reveals love knows no boundaries. Flincher’s excellent filming technique add meaningful connotation to the color and hue of the screen which interweaved with Daisy’s daughter’s narration.