Thursday, December 18, 2008
Slumdog Millionaire
I looked at some clips and the trailer on youtube, with thoughts of posting something, but I don't want to ruin a single glorious moment of this film. Just go. I was embedded in this film from the very first frames - my response was immediate and visceral.
Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of Jamal, a "slumdog" in Mumbai who somehow manages to make his way to the final question in the Indian "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". It is about the ways people take care of and ruin each other, but at heart it is a love story. Still, be aware of the fact that while it is an absolutely exhilarating and satisfying film, there are many very painful, very harsh moments. I don't know why these surprised me, but they did, so be ready to feel and react.
My favourite movie since Iron Man. This is one to go see in theatres. Now.
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- Ange Friesen
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2 comments:
I have heard a lot of good things about this movie, maybe I will try to get my family to go see it with me over the holidays.
Abby - do!
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