The best film of the year

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2009)

2008 was wonderful year for film, unquestionably. All films nominated for an Oscar were more than deserving of the awards they were nominated for or won as well. I caught this film after it won best picture, having seen the other four best picture nominees. My front-runner was Stephen Daldry's small holocaust film 'The Reader' which I thought was incredible and didn't believe that Slumdog Millionaire could top that. Danny Boyle, the director, proved me wrong. This is easily the best film of the year followed by 'The Dark Knight' for its clever storytelling, colorful characters and completely heartfelt narrative. Technically it is brought to life beautifully, the cinematography is wonderful though I would have awarded Wally Pfister for 'The Dark Knight' in cinematography over this even though this film ended up taking the award. I would have also awarded 'the Dark Knight' editing and the sound award it wasn't given. But that said it is still beautiful to look at with wonderful colors that make the screen come alive. This isn't a story told simply but at the heart of its clever, complex story is indeed a simple love story mixed with a rags to riches tale. It is funny, moving and heartwarming with a brilliant mix of drama and politics. You must see this film.