The Case of Forrest Gump is 'Curious,' Indeed

Even though I have tremendous admiration for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, primarily for its technical achievements, I have to admit this humorous comparison more or less nails it on the head. You see, Button screenwriter Eric Roth also wrote Forrest Gump, and as this video featured at Funny or Die points out, the new David Fincher film has more than its share of surface similarities with the 1994 Best Picture winner. Of course, with some of Roth's other credits, perhaps we should be thankful that Benjamin Button doesn't resemble, say, The Postman.

Comments

[Krystal]

Hilarious!! :o)

Do you think that Benjamin Button's Oscar chances will be reduced because Academy members may think it's just a parody of Forrest Gump?

[The Spam Master]

This was hilarious :P

[Aaron]

That's awesome. Isolating the elements like that it's hard not to think they read from the same play book.

[Kirk L.]

You never go "Full Retard".

[SEAN]

Colin dude how the fuck did this film get 13 oscar nom's????

RU serious Academy Awards... THIS DOES NOT earn 13 Noms especially since its now proven to be the same as Forrest Gump

Wow Im pretty fucken upset

The film wasn't that great, I feel it is one of the top story book kinda movies come to life ever but Cate Blanchett was the best part about the film Brad Pitt I'm sorry but your acting skills are limited and you get roles mostly for your good looks.

Colin you agree?