Amazing in every way...certainly does not disappoint.

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2009)

Several months ago, I heard one or two passing comments about this movie. I immediately determined that it was some sort of gangster movie involving a whole lot of guns and violence, and decided I would probably end up getting it from Netflix down the road for kicks.
Then Oscars night arrived, and I watched with interest as Slumdog Millionaire took one gold statue after another. My interest peaked when A.R. Rahman and M.I.A. took the stage to perform a few of the songs from the film. I was utterly shocked, not only to discover the true nature of the film through the music, but by the music itself. It was beautiful, artfully crafted, and it captured me in a way no movie soundtrack has ever managed.
After that night, I knew without a doubt that I had to see this movie, if only to hear that music again in context.
So I went, reserving judgment until I'd seen it in its entirety.
In my humble opinion, this movie deserved MORE awards than it received. It was completely unique and totally unforgettable. This has become my favorite movie, which says quite a lot, considering the many movies I've seen in my life.
See it. You will not regret it.