This movie was in our TIFF '08 "watchables", but did not make it to the final list. I was kind of disappointed missing it, specially that it won the 2008 Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award. I finally got to watch it last night, and I don't wonder anymore why it won. Few minutes into the movie and I thought, oh, no not again - this is so Pinoy. Poverty, slums, the oppressed. Even the scenery was so Pinoy. But then, as the movie proceeds, it captivates you.It is a love story, but it is not cheesy. It has violence, but it is not gory and bloody. It makes you laugh, but only because it is true. The movie, though small has garnered awards in several film bodies such as the British Independent Film Awards, Austin Film Award, LA Film Critics Association Awards, and a few more. And now, it has four Golden Globe nominations, including top drama, director, musical score and screenplay.
I am not a good movie critic and to do so here for Slumdog Millionaire would be an injustice to the movie. I would rather you read this link to get a better review of the movie.
My say: If you have a chance, go watch it. An added bonus: The musical score is really good, no matter what you think of East Indian music.
Paul A has been raving about this movie to everyone. I guess I should really see it.
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A must see then!
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ReplyDeleteYes, a definite must see! It is a small time production, so it might not be shown in big theatres.
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