Very fine characterizations.

Director David Fincher creates a very nice atmosphere and elicits fine performances from his actors in this tale about a boy born "old", and as he grows up, he grows younger.

Actors Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng and Taraji Henson give real and honest characterizations.