Once attached to Tom Cruise as the lead, Steven Spielberg as director in the 1990s, then In 1998, Ron Howard was set to direct, with John Travolta in the lead. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy drama film directed by David Fincher. The storyline by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord 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 Cate Blanchett as the love interest throughout his life. The film was released in North America on December 25, 2008, and on February 6, 2009 in the United Kingdom, to positive reviews. The film went on to receive thirteen Academy Award nominations, 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. Brad Pitt stated it took 5 hours each day to complete the make-up required for the role. #MovieMonday facebook/freaksforfilms
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