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Slumdog Millionaire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slumdog_Millionaire
haven't seen it yet, it isn't showing anywhere in my area |
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Re: Slumdog Millionaire
saw it this weekend.
good film. well made. the reviews quoted on wikipedia are spot on. especially Manohla Dargis (ny times) : "In the end, what gives me reluctant pause about this bright, cheery, hard-to-resist movie is that its joyfulness feels more like a filmmaker’s calculation than an honest cry from the heart about the human spirit."Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the film. Perhaps Boyle's best; but when I left the theater I couldn't put in words what I felt was missing. That quote sums it up. I had the same 'reluctant pause' preventing me from putting it in the masterpiece category. Don't let this stop you from seeing it as it is a very good movie. Of all the current crop, this is cream. |
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Re: Slumdog Millionaire
I've heard nothing but positive reviews from critics and raves from anyone who's seen it, so I'll definitely go see it (plus I like Boyle). Based on the trailer though, I would've given it a pass.
It goes into wide release in a week and a half. |
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Re: Slumdog Millionaire
holy cow, did this movie suck on all levels..
what a disappointment.. first of all, you have to understand a few things: 1) i'm of indian origin 2) i've seen all of his other films (which blow this out of the water) 3) i've started watching bollywoodish films (not on my own), but indirectly due to my cousins inadvertenly exposing me to them. this movie, was a by the book, typical, bollywood action/drama/romance movie WITHOUT the song and dance in it (THANK GOD, they only do one lousy number at the end).. there's not one redeeming thing about this movie, that made me think, hmmm, this is different/original/surprising etc.. the only thing is that is puts a western view of a typical indian film out there.. sorry, i don't recommend this one at all.. (THEN again, i'm a jaded/cynical/burnt out OLD man)...so that may have something to do with it.. later -1 |
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Re: Slumdog Millionaire
its not a great film like some of Boyle's others, but its a good, predictable story and a good look into the life of the poor in India. I had fun.
Its a pretty accessible film, given the setting. this isn't really an equal in sophistication to boyle's others, but it opened up relatively large audiences up to his style of filmaking. Last edited by IsiliRunite; 01-02-2009 at 04:24 AM. |
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