Breath of Fresh Air

Rating: 10/10 (25 February 2009)

I just got to see Slumdog Millionaire - it was a complete breath of fresh air. I think it deserved any Oscar it got. It's so nice to see a movie where I don't know the actors or what to expect of them. The story was wonderful, the acting so refreshing and the cinematography was amazing.
Needless to say the criticism will continue - this movie is not what people are used to so it's obviously not worth considering!! Why is it that everyone needs to watch a movie straight from Hollywood - with a list of famous names before they will consider it Oscar worthy? There is a whole world outside of the USA and this movie gives us just a little insight into it.
Maybe it is the fact that seeing how life in parts of India really is makes people feel uncomfortable? Well, it should. We have become so materialistic and take so much for granted. We are so self absorbed that we only want what we know. What about all the kids from Mumbai who came to the Oscars - wonder how they felt? We need to look to movies, TV shows from outside of the USA and see the quality of what other countries produce. There is a wealth of wonderful acting, directing and writing out there - be open and give it a chance. You just might discover something wonderful.