Slumdog millionare!!

Bravo · Nov 29, 2008

TDK excluded, this is the best film i have seen this year, and one of the best films i've seen in many years.

it is in fact, as close to a masterpiece level of storytelling as one can get; everything is connected and tied together in a unique, highly compelling way.

i dont want to spoil too much of the film, because its one of those things where its best if you dont know the details but basically it's a story of a kid from the slums who somehow manages to get on india's "who wants to be a millionare" and starts winning.

the question is: how does he know the answers to all these questions? is he cheating? and from there, it just takes off hitting you, rewinding, fast forwarding, hitting you again. there's no songs or dances in this movie (well except for the closing credits which you have to sit through), this isnt bollywood. this is about a dirt poor kid making it through one of the most populous and dangerous cities of the world.

great stuff, and definitely worth trying to find at a theater.

katiemac · Nov 29, 2008

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been hearing wonderful things about this movie everywhere. I'll make sure I don't pass on it--gotta find it in the area, first.

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

I can't believe this thread died.

I just saw Slumdog...just finished watching a few minutes ago. It is my new favourite movie. I wanted to see it for months, but didn't make it until today. The best movie I ever saw.

maestrowork · Feb 27, 2009

It's pretty great. And I'm really glad, actually, that it won Best Picture. Not that the other movies are not worthy, but there's just something that clicks with me with Slumdog (I guess growing up NEAR the slums didn't hurt my relating to the film either).

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

I am spent. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time...and choking back a great desire to bawl. I think it was beautiful.

Bravo · Feb 27, 2009

finally.

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

Bravo said:
finally.

payment in full, Bravo. Excellent choice indeed.

Bravo · Feb 27, 2009

this was rocky 1,2, and 3 mixed with city of god.

it's phenomenal, i'm very happy that it's getting the recognition it deserves.

Bubastes · Feb 27, 2009

I keep meaning to go see it. My Mom saw it twice already.

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

Yes. I'm thrilled it won best movie. I will be picking it up on release day. I just want to tell everybody about it. (Still on the just-saw-it high)

Rarri · Feb 27, 2009

I'm really wanting to see this, for what it's worth, the book is fantastic (published as Slumdog Millionaire and Q&A)

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

Rarri said:
I'm really wanting to see this, for what it's worth, the book is fantastic (published as Slumdog Millionaire and Q&A)

I will be picking up the book this weekend.

Empress_Isis · Feb 27, 2009

I thought it was spectacular. I went with a friend who REALLY wanted to see it, and I was pretty "meh" about it. But I'm glad he got me to go, because it was just flawless. One of those rare movies where you are never bored by an unnecessary scene, never taken out of the story by bad acting, never disbelieving what is going on even if you should be. Highly recommended!

KTC · Feb 27, 2009

I just picked up the book. It sounds quite a bit different, but I'm sure I'll love it too.

Gynn · Feb 27, 2009

I really, really like the first half of 'Slumdog'. The quick cameras and lively music mimic the wild lives of the children. The second half was good, too, but not as good as the first.

maestrowork · Feb 27, 2009

The parts with the children were the most riveting. Interesting, I find the adult Jamel and Latikah a bit lackluster, in comparison to the sensational children. Almost like, I'm not sure I really cared. But the children's stories really help glue the whole thing together.

Kind of reminds me of The Kite Runner. The children part of the story was so riveting and emotional that by comparison I found the adult part of the story lacking.

Perks · Feb 27, 2009

I loved it. Hugely.

In fact, if I'd hadn't been obliged to fetch my children, I would have gotten back in line, bought another ticket and watched it again immediately. I can't remember the last time that happened.

Perks · Feb 28, 2009

Bravo said:
TDK excluded, this is the best film i have seen this year, and one of the best films i've seen in many years.

I keep trying to do the math on this one and can't figure out if Slumdog Millionaire comes out on top. I think you liked TDK better, which knocks you down a coupla rungs, Bravo.

I am in the odd group that didn't really care for The Dark Knight. (I know, I know, now I've similarly lost status, so we're back where we started. All's well.) It was endless, and like Wanted, didn't know when to zip up its fly. The worst part is, I wanted to like it. I like Christian Bale. I like Christopher Nolan. But outside The Joker (who was marvelous) I thought all the characters were very dull.

Besides them being so different that it's almost ridiculous to try and compare them, where TDK failed, Slumdog Millionaire got every story-telling element right.

KTC · Feb 28, 2009

TDK was a good movie, but in a totally different league than Slumdog. TDK was one of those throwaway movies you go to so you can walk away going, 'Wow. Cool!' and then soon forget. It's a bubblegum movie. I loved it...but I won't watch it again...or if I do only because there is nothing else on. It was wow and forget. I have now watched Slumdog twice. And I can watch it again no problem. And again.

Kathleen42 · Feb 28, 2009

I didn't care for TDK either. Personally, I find the characteristics which made Bale a great Bateman make him a lousy Bruce Wayne.

I did, however, love Slumdog. It reaffirmed my faith in movies.

Bravo · Feb 28, 2009

Perks said:
I keep trying to do the math on this one and can't figure out if Slumdog Millionaire comes out on top. I think you liked TDK better, which knocks you down a coupla rungs, Bravo.

i said TDK excluded, because it's just difficult to compare the two movies.

but really, this entire forum has already established that you have absolutely wrong opinions when it comes to movies (and probably TV shows too). for all rights, you should've been banned after saying you liked hancock, so i'm not going to even going to bother rebutting your critique of TDK and i'm going to place you on ignore now.

hopefully, one of the mods can take care of you in the meantime.

Perks · Feb 28, 2009

Hancock was terrific good fun.

KTC · Feb 28, 2009

Perks said:
Hancock was terrific good fun.

I agree. Joyous escapism.

Bravo · Feb 28, 2009

is she still here?

Perks · Feb 28, 2009

Oh god. Now I'm 'she'.

Slumdog millionare!!

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