The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The checklist:

• Good guys win: yes.
  
• Hero survives: well, yes and no.
• Guy gets the girl: yes.
• Humorous: yes.
• Conclusion: good.
• Kid-friendly: yes.

Technicals:

• Acting: great.
• Soundtrack: very good.
• Photography: superb.

Verdict?

A "beautiful" movie.