Every few years or so, I go to a movie that I know nothing about. One of my friends says, “Hey somebody told me it was good,” or “My parents said it was great.” Now I know that might not be enough to make everyone go to see a movie, but most of the time, I believe them. On such occasions I have seen movie such as Eternal Sunshine, Garden State, and Crash under these circumstances.
Tonight, I saw Slumdog Millionaire. Going into the film I had little idea what it was about but a plethora of friends said I had to see it. They were right. This is one of my favorite movies of the year. I’m a big fan of Director Danny Boyle, from Trainspotting to Sunshine. This is a completely new direction for him (no pun intended).
Like I said before, great movies begin with the Story. The idea behind this movie is an incredibly clever one. However, it could come off as cheesy to some, but it is the execution of the story that wipes that doubt away. Slumdog is a gripping, emotional story of lost love and destiny. It’s funny, heart wrenching, and everything you expect from a potential Best Picture film. All I have to say is that this is one of the best films of the year. It might not be what you expect, but you will be more than pleasantly surprised. Trust me.
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