Slumdog Millionaire

I had seen the previews of this movie earlier this year and had little interest in actually watching it. Every so often I will take a chance and watch imported movies or those that are film festival critically acclaimed works of art, but normally I find these movies to be a bit pretentious and quite pedestrian. Recently there has been a ground swell of buzz in regards to Slumdog Millionaire and I figured I would give it a go. I was taken a back by this film and I am glad I took a chance on it. The "rags to riches" love story set within the back drop of a crime drama in the Hindi version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, was quite intriguing. The performances by all of the actors involved were simply outstanding. I typically can't say that I truly enjoy many movies in any given year, but this to me is definitely one of if not the best movie I have seen in 2008. A well crafted story told, as well as visually. Also, on a personal note the actress Frieda Pinto, who is from Mumbai, India, the setting of the story, is quite frankly one of the most stunning women I have ever seen in my life. Take a chance on two hours of phenomenal film work, and you will walk away I did, happy that you did.