Review of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) by Brett C — 12 Oct 2014
A little underwhelmed considering its reputation. As touching as its emotion was -- and, of course, the clever narrative and Boyle's sparkling direction -- I was never quite sold enough on its heart.
Lagaan, by comparison -- a much more formulaic and cliched effort -- was stratospheric, rapturous, with humor that reminded me of The Magnificent Seven and heart that reminded me of Capra -- an easy joyous viewing at near four hours.
Enjoyable and sweet, but ultimately feeling a little too insubstantial to be worthy of its accolades. A.R. Rahman does make me feel like reconsidering, though, with his typical magic in "Jai Ho!".
This review of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) was written by Brett C on 12 Oct 2014.
Slumdog Millionaire has generally received very positive reviews.
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