Slumdog Millionaire
Posted 23rd November 2008 at 12:15 PM by sundarusha
Updated 23rd November 2008 at 12:16 PM by sundarusha (Category)
Updated 23rd November 2008 at 12:16 PM by sundarusha (Category)
I saw this movie yesterday as it came with rave reviews in the local paper and was talked about in NPR ( National Public Radio).
For receiving such wide reviews, I was somewhat surprised that only one theater in town screened it. Anyway, the theater was packed.
In the movie, there were no big names except for Anil Kapoor and that too not in the lead role. There were quite a few gory details which made a few elderly westerners walk out in the beginning. It was refreshing to see no group dance numbers (which irritates hubby) except in the very end with the titles as if to compensate for it. The director Danny Boyle must be some kind of alchemist who spins tragedy into joy, pain into laughter, and poverty into riches.
Hope more impoverished kids in India get to enjoy such a life about one among them. Without giving away the storyline, go see the movie for yourself.
It is absolutely worth watching. You'll love the newcomers Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.
For receiving such wide reviews, I was somewhat surprised that only one theater in town screened it. Anyway, the theater was packed.
In the movie, there were no big names except for Anil Kapoor and that too not in the lead role. There were quite a few gory details which made a few elderly westerners walk out in the beginning. It was refreshing to see no group dance numbers (which irritates hubby) except in the very end with the titles as if to compensate for it. The director Danny Boyle must be some kind of alchemist who spins tragedy into joy, pain into laughter, and poverty into riches.
Hope more impoverished kids in India get to enjoy such a life about one among them. Without giving away the storyline, go see the movie for yourself.
It is absolutely worth watching. You'll love the newcomers Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.
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Usha,
Even i read the reviews about this film, especially about the performance of Dev Patel ...... Good to hear from you too.
With love,
GowriPosted 23rd November 2008 at 01:33 PM by Gowri66
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Gowri
Do let us know how you liked the movie when you get a chance to see it.Posted 23rd November 2008 at 02:15 PM by sundarusha -
Usha you have written a very nice review though I can somewhat guess whats the movie about.. there are some movies which are really good which comes along once in a while. Will it to list which has been growing for many years now..yet to catch up!Posted 23rd November 2008 at 02:17 PM by Anandchitra -
Hi I heard it not being released everywhere...Also would like to know if ypu have read the book earlier Q & A by ......swarup.I dont remember the name..If you have can you tell me if the movie is as good as the book.I loved that book and do not want to see the movie if its Ok in comparisonPosted 24th November 2008 at 01:01 PM by sonalipd - Hi Chitra,
Of late, I too have become a reluctant movie-goer, family has to drag me. But this one I initiated. Do make some time to watch good ones.Posted 24th November 2008 at 03:23 PM by sundarusha
