One of the best movies of last year!

Rating: 10/10 (11 June 2009)

Whenever I think back about 2008, I will always think about The Dark Knight. I love that movie, it blew me away, but then there was this hidden gem, that I didn't see till this year. Where to begin? There is so much to say about this film but I am at a loss for words. How do I describe the way it made me feel? It's a drama, a romance, an adventure with action, a story of survival and social injustice. It will tug at your heartstrings and stimulate your mind. Shocking images of poverty and violence will assault your senses, but a story of enduring love and perseverance will counter the scenes of sorrow and deprivation. Top notch directing and acting, excellent cinematography, and most of all great storytelling make this a cinematic experience not soon to be forgotten. Told in a series of flashbacks, we see the events that shaped the life of our protagonist and enabled him to answer the questions as they were presented to him. Good character development brings us close to the ones we feel for as well as the villains we loathe. This film is a masterpiece. A work of genius. To put it simply, it's awesome. Of course it will have it's detractors, and some viewers will undoubtedly find reasons not to like it. That will be their loss. It did win several Oscar nominations including Best Picture, and in my opinion it deserves it. To say I highly recommend this would be an understatement.