Best Bollywood Film Ever

Rating: 9/10 (6 January 2009)

Slumdog Millionaire was arguably as good an ensemble cast drama as any in years ... going back to LA Confidential.
It does have a Tale of Two Cities feel to it. But, most haven't read Dickens so that's fine. It really captures the poverty of India but also has humor, excitement, sadness, terror and genuine sacrificial love.
The screenplay is lucid and articulate in a way few movies in modern times have achieved. The acting is captivating. This film takes one on a long and winding narrative. I realized after it was over that I had lost myself in this movie - a sign of a great screenplay and great acting.
With literally hundreds of superficial, mediocre films in 2008, this film was fresh air. If there is one movie to see - see this one! You will not be disappointed.