The question: Should you see it? When I watch a film, I like to immerse myself in it. Slumdog Millionaire has so many facets to get lost in- I still have not come up for air. I don't want to give away too much of the movie so I'll keep this one short. One word. Wow! It's ironic that I saw this movie just three hours before the Oscars- and thank the Movie Gods that I did. I have no doubt that it will sweep the Academy awards. What I am most amazed by are the children whose acting was nothing short of brilliant.
This is not so much a love story as it is a shining example of the triumph of the spirit. The lead character Jamal carries you through just why he knows so many answers on the famed game show. He relates the most personal experiences to the questions presented to him. Proof that you do not have to be well read or a MENSA approved genius. Life is the best teacher...and Jamal has retained his education.
A four star movie to me is made up of several components. Stellar performances, eye-catching cinematography, memorable dialogue and being left deep in thought with long-lasting emotions way after you've departed the theater. Slumdog has it all.
See it. That is my final answer.
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