In my opinion, Slumdog Millionaire was breathtakingly deep, showing a range of different emotions throughout the film. The story was about a boy along with his brother and their friend Latika and their journey through life. It was about the struggle and misfortune of the three, but also a love story.
The film is set in an investigation office after being accused of cheating on the television game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’. The story is about how Jamal knew all of the answers, going back in time to a part in his life when the answer occurred. This made the film unique, but if you weren’t focusing at all times, the story line would deplete and not make too much sense after a while. You have to concentrate on what’s going on to really understand it. Near the end, time catches up and the flashbacks stop, then he’s granted permission to finish his last question on the game show, completing the film smoothly and orderly with a romantic ending.
The film was rumored to be based on a true story, and although it is not specifically, director Danny Boyle said “If the story isn’t true, it should be”. The conditions of the slums in
There were features used in the film to show more depth in individual scenes, eg. lighting and camera angles. Symbolic actions were used to exaggerate thoughts and feelings of the characters throughout the film. This gave the viewer an enhanced outlook on the characters experiences and lifestyle.
All in all, I found Slumdog Millionaire to be an emotional experience, educational but also enjoyable. I would definitely watch it again.
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