Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Slumdog Millionaire: Go See It!

It may be hard to believe but the best holiday film may be about a poor boy in India. The film is Slumdog Millionaire.

I know what you may be thinking: The film has no stars known in the USA and deals with a central character who is appearing on India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. I know, it may sound like a stretch but the film is incredibly engaging.

Much of it could be right out of Charles Dickens. The device of the game show's questions allows the audience to follow the main character through various episodes of his life. At an early age, he and his brother must fend for themselves in a society that doesn't care about them. Along the way, he meets the love of his life but is soon separated. Despite having little education, the hero is shown to be very clever. We follow his journey from one challenging situation to another.

The direction, photography, and music are all top notch. Trust me, if you see the film, you'll leave feeling moved by the emotional journey you've been on.

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