Slumdog Millionaire – my thoughts.

After all the hype, we saw Slumdog Millionaire last night. I was concerned (like Benjamin Button) that I was in for a big let-down, but boy was I surprised.

Here’s the jist …

A poor Indian boy from the slums of Bombai experiences traumatic life adventures – some funny, some very much NOT funny, which all assist him in answering the questions on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. And because he is just a “Slumdog” the authorities question whether or not he is cheating, since there is no way a slumdog could answer all those difficult questions.

It’s an engaging story – but the real magic is in the weaving of all the tales with the gameshow and the interrogation spanning the boy’s life. Sure, the end might feel a tiny bit calculated, but nonetheless tugs at your heart, and ignites your faith that no matter the circumstances, good can come from any life and any experience.

I really want to give it another viewing, but this could easily become one of my favorite movies. It has a message for all, and despite the exotic locale, touches you with quite familiar emotions. It’s a terrific journey and my favorite film of the year so far!

Go see it – as soon as you can. :)

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Dec 29, 2008 | Filed under My Life.

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  1. Gene

    I believe this movie will be the Belle of the Oscar Ball!

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 9:17 am


  2. Sean

    I think YOU want to be the Belle of the Oscar Ball :)

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 10:07 am


  3. Rob Lumley

    I want to be the Belle of the Oscar Ball…
    wait – Oscar who?

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 10:45 am


  4. Brian

    I would have to agree with you on this one – it was an amazing and gut renching movie.. the story was woven perfectly. What are your other favorites of 2008?

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 1:02 pm


  5. Sean

    Hi Brian -

    I would have to say Doubt, Wall-e, Dark Knight, & Milk would rank up there. Honestly, so far, not a great movie year IMO. But, looking forward to Revolutionary Road, Frost/Nixon, and the Reader! How about yours?

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 1:13 pm


  6. Sean

    oh … and can’t forget Iron Man. Maybe it was a pretty good year after all?!

    Dec 29, 2008 @ 1:15 pm


  7. Gene

    I would just like to point out how right I was about this movie being the Belle of the Oscar Ball. Thank you all and good night!

    Mar 16, 2009 @ 3:57 am

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