A Beautiful Film

Rating: 8/10 (23 May 2019)

There are times when we look back on the Oscars and wonder how certain films won over others. Not in the 2009 Oscars; it's still clear today that "Slumdog" deserved its win.Things that make this film stand out in particular are its unconventional method of storytelling, the spellbindingly saturated cinematography, the breakneck editing and general pacing, and most of all, its overall message, which feels incredibly hopeful for a movie filled with so much darkness.
It had been a while since I'd seen this movie, so when it was requested as a review I was more than happy to sit down and watch it again. Honestly, I enjoyed it more than I remembered. I had forgotten about some of the moments of darkness, and some other moments of humor. Watching it again was a treat. Though there are some melodramatic moments, it more than makes up for it with the beautiful cinematography and message. This story is one that makes the audience cheer for the characters to be together, and then it rewards them greatly.