Let me just clarify before I start with my review on the adapted graphic novel version of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button originally by F. Scott Fitzgerald that I have not yet watched the movie! So if you HAVE watched it and is going to COMMENT here (or talk to me in one form or another..) PLEASE PLEASE don't ruin it for me! This review is on the graphic novel adaption and that is all we'll discuss!
Naggings aside, this graphic novel adapted by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, illustrated by Kevin Cornell, portrays Button's curious life in an alluring picturesque imagery with the original text of sir Fitzgerald.
For those who had not heard, watched its movie adaption or have read the original text or just do not know who is this Benjamin Button fellow and is curious on why the heck he is curious in the first place, allow me to explain...
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a story abouta man who ages in the reverse order. Naturally, as we grow older, we become old hags basically. Button on the other hand grows young. It is a satirical story with classy humour on society in the 1860s to 1930s. Cleverly written, we follow Button's life on how he comes to fit in with others his chronological age. Take a gander at the front page of the graphic novel. You can understand the challenges he faces.
This graphic novels can work in both ways. One way is the enhancement of the experience of living and breathing with our procrastinator Benjamin button as he grows young. this works mainly for those who have already read the orginal text. Another is the drawing sensation of its sepia charming imagery to the curious story of button for those who are virgins to button's epic legend.
I like to draw your attention to the facial expressions of the characters in particular. their sunken eyes, grey hollow faces and blankness gives extra "oomphh" to their character and and their emotions. Simplistically it is generally a " -_- " kind of face but within its context guided by Fizgerald's original text, the deepr meanings of their deepest thoughts and feelings are perfectly illustrated. It captures the moment panel by panel with such appeal you feel like you don't even NEED to watch the epic movie adaption.
The downsides, I cannot really think of any. Curious isn't it?
I give this graphic novel adaption a good 4.8 curiously curious buttons out of 5.
kakaa, that: -_-" face is my kinda read!
wow, since it sounds curiously interesting, maybe i'll grab the book off you and give it a try!
Also it'll be good to read the book first before we watch the movie...
Wow, I didn't know there was a graphic novel, but a story like this would work very well with illustrations! Yes, I've read the story and seen the movie and both are really interesting, although different.
I like how the front cover makes him look like a senile old man who forgot where his bed was.
When trung gets the book off ya I'll also have a sneaky peek of it.
I didn't like the movie :(
finished reading it! great book dear!
i haven't seen the movie yet, but would like to