Powerful Film..A Must See

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2009)

This is without a doubt one of the most powerful films I have ever seen. I was 'blown away' by this film. The scenery is breathtaking and shocking at the same time. There were times when I had to close my eyes the scenes were so shocking. However, it was certainly an eye opener to the cruel reality of life in India. It is the most extraordinary love story which doesn't follow the usual formulas of a North American plot line. In other words, it is not a wimpy date movie but one which males and females will enjoy. Dev Patel who plays the lead in the film is amazing for such a young actor. I can't wait to see him in more films. He is the male equivalent of Meryl Streep, an actor who can say so much with just a glance, a look. And as he gets older, he will only get sexier. IMO he deserves an Oscar for this one and so does the director, Danny Boyle.