2008 Review Blog
Slumdog Millionaire
Grade: A 07/22/2014
This movie proved that Danny Boyle is a master filmmaker. I was worried that the haunting perfection of his 2007 movie SUNSHINE was a fluke, but this modern fairytale shows that he has the chops to take a gimmicky, ridiculous premise...and create beautiful art. It works as a love story, a make it rich fable, and a social commentary on India and the Indian culture. Its perfectly balanced, gorgeous to look at, wonderous to listen to. Jamal and Latika can easily go down as one of my favorite all-time romantic couples. Even thinking about it makes me feel good inside.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die
Grade: A 07/22/2014
This movie proved that Danny Boyle is a master filmmaker. I was worried that the haunting perfection of his 2007 movie SUNSHINE was a fluke, but this modern fairytale shows that he has the chops to take a gimmicky, ridiculous premise...and create beautiful art. It works as a love story, a make it rich fable, and a social commentary on India and the Indian culture. Its perfectly balanced, gorgeous to look at, wonderous to listen to. Jamal and Latika can easily go down as one of my favorite all-time romantic couples. Even thinking about it makes me feel good inside.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die