Rarely seen a movie that can incorporate some seemingly cheesy elements but make such a stunningly beautiful movie out of them. I could have watched it all over again the minute it ended. A must see on the big screen – still possible in some theaters in Belgium (I was late I know). Hand-held camera techniques which really added to the hasty-life slum atmosphere in which these kids live. My parents were in India for a few weeks a while ago living in the poorer parts and they could really recognise the world portrayed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan. Having watched movies like Salaam E Ishq – which shares the actor Anil Kapoor with the movie discussed here – I was expecting a lot of dancing and singing. Indian movies are known for their song and dance every so many minutes with storylines which are used and re-used every time (love, trouble,engagement, trouble, wedding, big party, trouble, etc.). But just as Salaam E Ishq was a surprise for its well-written script and amazing characters, Slumdog Millionaire is a big compromise between Hollywood and Bollywood where authenticity to the Indian culture is partnered with great Hollywood knowhow. Waiting for the DVD release.
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