THE WEIGH-IN

THE WEIGH-IN

Pros and cons

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Slumdog Millionaire” have pros and cons in their quest for the Oscar for best picture.

PROS

“Benjamin Button”: Movie star, seamless effects, most nominations

“Slumdog”: Awards momentum, underdog appeal, organic style

CONS

“Benjamin Button”: Massive budget, formulaic story, Hollywood slickness

“Slumdog”: No actor nominees, alleged exploitation, Western prism