An emotional Journey

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2009)

When I told my friend D. about this movie, he was a bit skeptic, but i insisted, telling him it was #42 on IMDb top250, so we watched it together... What I did not say was how skeptical I was myself, for apart from the media frenzy, there was nothing in this movie I was immediately attracted to, the poster didn't really help, and to be honest, it's not exactly my kinda movie.
That being said, i have no regret for the 2 hours spent watching it. It kept all my attention from beginning to end, even the credits were a delight to watch. It's refreshing to see a movie that takes you through such a journey of joy, pain, love and much more.. to end in such a touching way that you have a big smile on your face, that you're not even aware of. It is truly a journey of feelings.
The actors were great, even the children, the cinematography was incredible, the slums heartbreaking and the love credible. I felt for the main characters right from the beginning. The universality of this movie is perhaps what will make it popular all over the world. I could imagine similar situations back home in Africa, or even here in China.
The director was incredible, the music on point, the lighting, and all the visuals were just perfect. It was a delight for the eyes, ears and emotions, I recommend it for anyone.