I've seen it. It was filmed locally so I am biased: I loved the film, but it doesn't touch the heart as "Slumdog Millionaire" does. Some of the themes in BB are repeated more than once, but perhaps that is necessary for american viewers. (At least Hollywood thinks so). Even though some reviewers did not like the frame story, I think that it worked.
The cinematography was absolutely gorgeous. Nothing beat that. The reverse aging process was wonderful. What fails is the slimness of storyline. However, it definitely deserved a nomination. I would say that you're right: The Visitor deserved a nomination. It is probably a better drama than BB. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, keithbjohn...@... wrote: > > Interesting picks. Anyone seen Benjamin Button? Is it worth an Oscar nomination? I've heard mixed reviews, knew some people who said it was good, but certainly i've not heard buzz on this level. "Slumdog Millionaire" certainly is worth the nomination, in my opinion.
