An unbelievably believable movie

Rating: 9/10 (4 January 2009)

I have been on a movie watching spree recently and have subjected myself to a helluva lot of them ranging from downright pathetic to some very wonderful. But none of them could give me the feel or the punch that you secretly crave for from each movie that you watch. Maybe it was this feeling that had eluded me that made me watch dozens after dozens. But Slumdog has put this desire to a rest. The speciality of this movie is the audacity it contains. Capturing the essence of India in a way that is neither too artistic to be considered soft nor too gore to be sidelined as rash. The vision behind this movie is definitely laudable. The actors have been chosen very very painstakingly and the performance that they give out takes the movie a few notches higher. The script, although rather flimsy, has been told in a very convincing manner. The music remains true to the nature of the movie, neither going overt nor getting lost in the chaos. Count on Rehman to beat himself. The narration was flawless, it reminded me of Pulp Fiction. After watching the movie, you would feel a certain kind of happiness that cannot be put into words easily. And I credit the director for having created that aura. Overall, I must say, this is a breakthrough movie. The story is old, the plot is oft abused, the theme is offbeat but the perspective taken makes this movie a standout among the crowd.
Watching this movie is an amazing experience and I am sure worth an encore !!