Best thus far, 2008

Rating: 10/10 (24 December 2008)

Story telling is the original derivative of movies and is truly an art. The best stories and some the longest lasting stories of all time use elements of truth mixed with dazzling arrays of fancy. But without truth their would be no true emotion derived from the story, and with no emotion their is no connection. And you know what no connection leaves you with (just hang up a phone or have some one hang up on you) dead. This film grabs you from the beginning and you never want it to lose it's grip. It just seems to engage every inch of your being without defrauding you in any since. And while the story tetters on edge of reality and fancy you still tend to relate and connect throughout. The start with the children is just so engaging and focused that it makes you want to commission a miniseries if not a television series on the adventures of...their lives. And flashbacks really involve you in the story and the director allows you to relive along with the characters. And even as the children age and the story digresses along with the climatical scenes you still are so enthralled that you heart and head keeps telling the director not to slow done, and at least not to let up, and you hope for an ending with an screeching halt instead of a slow grind. But nevertheless all things must come to an end. I didn't enjoy how the second half was less effective than the first, but maybe that's how life is. Remember when you were a child life seemed so engaging and the days seemed to last forever, and the older you get the faster the days and time goes and less engaging and adventurous life seems. The director might be pushing this direction or maybe he just needed a correct way to end things. Top notch writing, directing, and acting. Even though I was disappointed with the lack of emotion or true drive from the Latika's character especially the aged leads. But spot on recreations and beautiful camera work. I only expected a seemingly better ending possibly less conclusive than live happily ever after with millions while your brother rots ...but, hey hopefully the DVD has alternate endings. If it were my decision the academy would have an easy decision to make for major awards across the board, and the winner is Slumdog Millionaire, Slumdog Millionaire, Slumdog Millionaire!