Slumdog Millionaire is easily one of my favourite films of 2008.
...and yes, i've seen it twice...
I think of this as "the little film that could" - the small gem that sparkled and stood out in a sea of diamonds. simply put, this film deserves to win every single oscar it has been nominated for.
Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto, Slumdog Millionaire is the story about a slum dweller who relies on his life experiences to win a fortune on the Indian version of the famous television gameshow, Who Wants To be a Millionaire.
There's a great line in the film where jamal tells an american couple, "you wanted the real india, well here it is." this film captures the true essence of poverty. around the world, thousands of people - including children - live in the slums, struggling to survive in a corrupt world, finding happiness in life's smallest pleasures and dreaming with raging hope of bettter days to come.
The soundtrack is amazing. the script is captivating. the cinematography is breathtaking. the director is brilliant. the actors are all very believable. overall, this film is raw with pure love and realism.
This movie will throw the viewer into a loop of different emotions. your eyes will start to tear as you witness some heartwrenching scenes. you'll laugh at the film's crafty humour. you'll be swept away by the determination, persistance and motivation of the characters but torn at the pervasive sense of hoplessness of their situations. and most importantly, you'll smile at the beautiful, sweet love story between latika and jamal.
I was disappointed to hear all the controversy surrounding this film. as with anything with artistic merit, it is open to public opinion. success often breeds criticism. if i could deliver one message to those haters, i'd say: let it go. the children were not neglected or cheated. the title, "slumdog millionaire" is way more powerful compared to the original, "questions and answers", and if you ask me, accurately portrays the storyline.
And so my chaiwalahs, that concludes my commentary on Slumdog Millionaire. If you haven't seen it, GO WATCH IT ASAP. it will move you, no doubt!
I've heard a lot of good things about this movie girl! I can't wait to watch it...
ReplyDeleteSlumdog is definitely one of my favourite movies. I am so happy with their success at the Oscars! Great blog danielle!
ReplyDeletecandy...you need to see this movie! it's so good.
ReplyDeleteand yes!!! diana i know - the kids were soooo cute-a-lish at the oscars!! loves it.
I disagree with this as the "little film that could" what is it about the film that characterizes it as little? the production and costs are big, the story is big, everything about it is epic. It wasn't some film done on a small budget that by some word of mouth miracle caught on and swept the world. Ya know?
ReplyDeleteThe film is incredible and momentous, and deserves the win because it was going for it. And I also question the 'sea of diamonds' descriptor because that would indicate that the Oscar and movie pool of the last year was a sea of diamonds, and it's very obvious the films of year past were quite lacking.
:)