I first heard about 'Slumdog Millionaire' when a special person mentioned it in passing. I answered with 'Huh? Never heard of it." After seeing it's 8.7/10 rating on imdb.com, I decided it was a movie worth watching.
It's somewhat ironic that the film I never heard of, two weeks ago, is now a four-time Golden Globe winner aswell as the movie on the tip of everyone's tougues.
It's amazing what a difference two weeks and an American awards night can make.
'Slumdog Millionaire' is a tale of poverty, dreams, family relationships, and most importantly: LOVE.The film entails a young Indian man from the slums of Mumbai, who enters India's 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'. He reaches the final question to win the big money, though questions arise over how an uneducated slumdog could possibly be so knowledgable.
This film is not about a poverty stricken adolescent looking for cash. It is much deeper than that. 'Slumdog Millionaire' is about a young man growing up on the streets of Mumbai; trapped in heartbreaking experiences. These tremendous, life-altering events coincidently come back to haunt him in every single question on the world famous television gameshow.
The film is directed by Danny Boyle, the well-known Brit who was the man behind 'The Beach', '28 Days Later' and 'Sunshine'. His shooting style is very dynamic and the music score is fresh and diverse. One of my personal favourites, 'MIA' features quite heavily on the soundtrack.
Did I forget to mention the gorgeous Indian babe?
Rating: 4.5/5
(It would've been a 5 had the ending not been so predictable).
Take care and peace out...
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