Comments on: Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008).

By: B. Vergara

B. Vergara — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:14:51 +0000

I’m glad we agree, kransquared — on the other hand, I don’t know if it’ll hold up on a second viewing for me, as all the narrative trickery will become even more apparent. But yes, it was a pretty thrilling ride nonetheless.

By: B. Vergara

B. Vergara — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:33:27 +0000

I haven’t seen Millions, actually — which opinion of Boyle, exactly?

By: Zima

Zima — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:17:11 +0000

See Millions (2004) and see if your opinion of Boyle remains intact.

By: krangsquared

krangsquared — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:38:08 +0000

I just saw this film and loved it! I totally agree that it’s hard to withhold your goodwill while watching it. You just get completely sucked in – by the film visuals, by the scrappy kids, by the horror mixed with nostalgia at seeing all these things that remind you of your home country. To pick on the fact that everything fits perfectly to get to that happy ending is to be a goddamn Scrooge. Die, cynics, die! Once you get the setup, you absolutely know where you’re going. It’s just the getting there that matters.

The chase scenes reminded me of the beginning of Trainspotting – it’s LOUD, it’s hectic, let’s hope it doesn’t turn into a Danny Boyle “signature scene”. The poo-swimming scene made me think of Pinoy comedies, even though I can’t really remember any movie going this deep in it. “City of God” also came to mind frequently throughout the film, partly because of the setting, but also in the sometimes-grainy quality of many scenes – probably the usage of digital cameras.

By: Romeo

Romeo — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:52:29 +0000

Awesome review. I knew you’d enjoy it. I had the same realization while watching this film — this could have been set in Manila. With better dance numbers. Hahaha!