That is the word I would use to describe this brilliant piece of film. I would also use inspiring, heart wrenching, unbelievable, hilarious and exhilarating.
I can only now fully comprehend why it was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award. It should definitely win.
'Slumdog Millionaire' was an inspiring story of a young boy triumphing against all odds and winning everything he ever dreamed of and more. It follows the character of Jamal, a Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, and after a tormenting series of events, ends up on the Indian version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire', where he does suprisingly well, even according to himself.
This film triumphs and succeeds in everything it tries to do. It shows that complexity of family love and also the strength of true love. It shows true hardship and loss, but also how people can still go on and survive.
Dev Patel, who plays Jamal, in my opinion did a fantastic job. He had an extremely difficult and complex role to convey, but he did it with perfect ease. Dev Patel is well known from his role of the tv series 'Skins', a show that I have previously blogged about. He played Anwar. After seeing 'Slumdog Millionaire' though I have gained a whole new level of respct fo him as an actor and he has managd to make it onto my list of perfect film men, along with James McAvoy and Ralph Fiennes.
My favourite part of this film was the very last scene. It made the film even better for me, and gave it an edge that is not very common. I can reveal it as it does not really tell you anything about the outcome. The film ends with a Bollywood dance scene, something that every Indian movie should have. It was a classic ending, that had me applauding and embarressing myself in front of the two old ladies who were the only people in the cinema other than myself and my friend Rebecca. Dev Patel, in my opinion is a fabulous dancer and he has inspired me to find a place where I can learn to dance like that. It was fan-bloody-tastic to be frank and a little bogany.
I highly recommend this film to everyone, as it has something for everyone. That cannot be said for most films. The only one I would say that abuot would be 'Forrest Gump', my favourite film of all time. You will be laughing, then crying, then wriggling in anticipation, then wanting to throw your popcorn at the screen. This film truely brings everything you would ever want in a film.
GO OUT NOW AND SEE 'SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE'.
YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
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