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Directed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan, Slumdog Millionaire is an riveting and inspirational British film about a teen from Mumbai, India, Jamal K. Malik. This story shows how Malik became a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?"
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Exposing both the horrors of the slums as well as the tenderness of a childhood romance, this movie sends its audience on an array of emotional journeys. Touched by the beauty of this motion picture, I chose to blog about Slumdog Millionaire because I appreciate cinematic works that make an impact. This movie did just that for me.
Colorful and vibrant, this movie also possesses a great deal of culture. The musical scores are moving, adding an expert element to the film. I, for one, love music. Music is a language in itself that transcends any linguistic barriers between cultures.
Having only played the part of a spectator, I do not have a great deal of background knowledge on Slumdog Millionaire. I only know what I have gained from the film itself. The director's inspiration or the film's authenticity is completely unknown to me. However, these are areas I wish to explore throughout my blog posts.
According to Roger and Ebert, "Slumdog Millionaire hits the ground running. This is a breathless, exciting story, heartbreaking and exhilarating at the same time..."
I agree wholeheartedly.
