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A review by acthomas
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: A Graphic Novel by Nunzio DeFilippis
5.0
When I read that Fitzgerald dubbed this short story as "the funniest story ever written," I was quite doubtful. After all, I saw the Brad Pitt movie back in '08, and I cried so fiercely that I vowed never to watch it again just because I can't handle that amount of snot for no good reason.
However, after reading "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," I am once again reminded of the artistic liberties that Hollywood takes. I found myself laughing out loud during this story. The irony Fitzgerald uses is wonderful, and even though there is sufficient conflict (and, of course, the ending is still a little melancholy), the storyline is lighthearted. I realize this is an adapted version due to it being made into the graphic novel medium. I found the artwork, even with its muted color, to enhance the story, and I highly recommend it for all the Fitzgerald fans out there.
However, after reading "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," I am once again reminded of the artistic liberties that Hollywood takes. I found myself laughing out loud during this story. The irony Fitzgerald uses is wonderful, and even though there is sufficient conflict (and, of course, the ending is still a little melancholy), the storyline is lighthearted. I realize this is an adapted version due to it being made into the graphic novel medium. I found the artwork, even with its muted color, to enhance the story, and I highly recommend it for all the Fitzgerald fans out there.