Benjamin Button in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Looking at Brad’s costume in this screen shot from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, he is wearing a brown, worn leather jacket, conveying an edgy and young radical vibe. He also dons a lighter brown scarf tied around his neck, which helps to mute the effect of the leather jacket, reminding the viewers of Brad’s current maturity. Brad’s dark Aviator glasses add a dash of sexy mystery to his image, prompting viewers to wonder what he is thinking and looking at. His hair, which is not as long as it has been in previous movie appearances and doesn’t seem to be tousled though riding at high speeds, and clean-shaven face also hints at Brad’s maturity and developing mellowness.

With the background blurring quickly behind him, lending a sense of the speed at which Brad is riding his motorcycle, and with the fact that Brad is not looking straight ahead and concentrating on driving, but rather is looking to the side, viewers can catch a glimpse of his adventuresome spirit. This subtle positioning lends to Brad’s rebellious image. However, Brad’s posture sends a kind of opposite feel. Instead of bending over his motorcycle, Brad takes a more relaxed and only slightly hunched position, conveying an almost apathetic feel. The fact that Brad is only driving the motorcycle with one hand also lends itself to both images, as it can be interpreted as being a rebellious move, but also a chill and almost uninterested sense.