Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire tells a fairy tale story of an impoverished orphan who, through pluck and determination, fights for a fortune and the woman of his dreams. But this fairy tale is set in the bleak streets of modern India, and the obstacles the young hero, Jamal, must overcome are dark and, quite often, horrific. The movie is an adrenaline rush of color, movement, music, suspense, tension and unforgettable scenes depicting the shocking conditions that Jamal and his brother must negotiate just to stay alive. In a completely unique way, the film's scenes snap from pure romance to sexual abuse, from sibling loyalty to betrayal, from comic situations to shocking violence, from touches of magic realism and fantasy to depictions of the brutal reality of poverty. Ann and I agree that, although it's difficult to watch at times, Slumdog Millionaire is definitely a must see.