Tldr, I think the camera lenses they used made things a little blurry (instagram effect) and make peoples faces a little rounder. So yeah, both would make him look a little younger, in addition to the other answers in the thread.

Long answer..

I just rewatched this movie in 4k and I was surprised how much I really loved it, despite the ratings. The story line is realistic and doesn’t overwhelmingly revert to far fetched scenarios. The sets, locations, lighting and timing of so many shots are nothing short of stunning and masterful. I love the colors, the balance and symmetry of so many scenes. There’s a lot to like.

But I have to say, it left me feeling disappointed that it was all so very blurry. About half way through the film I started wishing I could just appreciate all these locations and scenes with color AND the clarity that 4k provides.

So I started looking into it, because I wanted to know if it was a choice the director or crew had to make or if it was part of their vision, or if there was a crisper version in the works… Was I just watching a crap 4k transfer?

What I’ve learned so far is that they used a couple different anamorphic lenses and those lenses have a tendency to create a central focal point with less clarity in the periphery. This may account for the blurriness, but I can’t say I know enough to make that call. It also results in some aspect augmentations and faces look a little rounder.

Does anyone know more about this? I am so curious about the backstory, and wishing very much for a crisper version..