More excellent work from Danny Boyle

Rating: 9/10 (5 November 2008)

I just got back from Slumdog Millionaire and I can't think of many bad things to say about it. It's a beautifully paced narrative with superb acting. He got great work from the kids and the casting of the characters as they age is excellent work, allowing you to become very invested in them. The story was engrossing, the photography was stellar, and the exoticness and energy of India jumps off the screen. Boyle's frenetic camera work and India's frenetic pace are a great match. The Bollywood references are great and the final scene as the credits roll is memorable, leaving you with a good aftertaste. It's all backed up with a great soundtrack. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe, you'll gasp... all that good stuff. I had a couple of issues with the ending but not enough to spoil what was otherwise a hell of a ride. A great movie and one that I highly recommend.