Danny Boyle's latest film, Slumdog Millionaire, has been getting massive buzz on the fest circuit.
Did you catch the Winner of the Toronto International Film Festival's People's Choice Award? What did you think?
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Well executed by flashbacks that are key to understanding the movie. Casting over the lives of the characters was seamless. Tremendous talent by all with a soundtrack to hit the dance clubs, no doubt. Really glad its not in smellevision! This movie provides insite to culture in a part of the world many will only experience through movies like Slumdog Millionaire. Thanks to all the veterans who fought for our freedoms. I'm so grateful to live in America!
I loved the experience of being in a full theater to see this film, which, on the surface, is exhilirating,lively,exciting, colorful,fast-paced and uplifting, but, at its core, is really a traditional chestnut of a love story. And not just love, but ideal, romantic, perfect love, which ignores the cynicism which must arise from poverty, disenfranchisement and orphaning. The music was a driving force, the cinematography is perfect for the flashback technique, and the editing is exactly what was called for. The film is far from flawless, and one must turn their disbelief button to "off" in order to accept some of the scenes, but the overall visceral affect is an A+. Danny Boyle could have had a different ending, where love conquers money ( and I bet he filmed one and tested it) but it wouldn'y have had the same "Rocky" feeling if our hero didn't get it all at the finish. And the Bollywood credit roll was the perfect cherry on top. In this season of heavy, thoughtful Oscar contenders, this one will be a welcome respite. And it wouldn't surprise me if one or more of the child actors garner some awards.
Loved it! Once you got past the horrendous poverty of the slums of India… and that is a lot to get past, the story was a lovely combination of Oliver Twist, Rocky, West Side Story. A Love Concurs All tale with a great Bollywood finale to make you smile. Fabulous Music, I hope there is a CD released- Excellent acting, from fresh young talent. I see OSCAR
When you live an America and how we live it’s very hard to watch. At times I really wanted to bail just because the harsh reality was so vivid. Movies like this are very educational and make me very glad that I didn’t live in India. I felt this movie had to have a fairytale ending otherwise how else would you be able to rationalize how they had to live. Even though it was disturbing I enjoyed learning about the culture. The music was wonderful. Sometimes when you have so many flashbacks it’s hard to follow but it all made sense. It shows that living life is an education in itself. I can see why it got the peoples choice in Toronto.
Enjoyed the film immensely...his ability to keep the story clear while time bending and combining all genres is intoxicating! The Bollywood ending nails it down. Unfortunately, the experience was marred by an audience member who refused to move over one seat in order to allow my wife and I to sit together..his reason?.."You should have gotten here earlier", this despite the fact that my wife is on oxygen for COPD. Not your responsibility, but just thought you might like to know what sort of assholes share our evenings.
Stanley Walden
I thught his was an excellent movie. In the mid-80s I was a guest of the government of Pakistan for 8 weeks looking at their educational system and saw the poverty first-hand. It was hard to witness there and hard to witness in this film, but it makes up the core of the film and an important part of the plot. Granted it was a little "Polyanna" but at the same time enjoyable and we were all rooting for the hero. We are glad it turned out like it did. In this world we need a little uplifting.
As an aside I was a few seats from the situation mentioned by one of the bloggers. I agree with him that the man who wouldn't move was a prick. I couldn't believe his comments. One thing that would be very helpful is that when people find their seats that they not leave one seat between them and the next person. This only leads to problems. We are also noticing now that the "season" is here the saving of 5 or 6 seats for latecomers is becomming a problem. That needs to be nipped in the bud, and people told that NO SEATS WILL BE RESERVED.
So glad everyone enjoyed the film!
Quick note to let you know there will be an announcement regarding screening etiquette, as these films are meant for everyone's enjoyment.
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