I really aplogise for my comments on some reviews written prior to the release of this Movie in Hindi in India. That may due to the irritating word SLUMDOG or the explanation of Indian boy jumping into the filthy pond.
On 31st Jan 2009 I took out some time from busy MS gazing schedule. I have become an MS addict from last two months. In this Temple City I got the chance to stand in Queue for twenty minutes and buy my own ticket. Thanks again to dirty English name of this movie. I do not know about the Original English(A) Version. I am going to write in short about Hindi (U/A) Version.
You are asked one Question on the screen with the opening scene of the movie. And this will be answered in the last scene of the movie. First Oscar goes to this Question, because now you are forced to see this movie from scene one to scene Last one.
When I entered the Hall I found more than thirty percent Kids and Moms with arms full of snacks to Enjoy the movie.
When it started I was Glued to my seat till the End without any negative thought coming in my mind. It was far ahead of Ghazinis and RNBDJs.
Entire Unsung cast as far as my knowledge is concerned performed superb and justified the efforts of Mr Danny Boyle. Script was crisp and very very close to the indian hearts. The Best scene was the one when due to utmost love for Amitabh Bachhan the kid hero jumps into to the filthy pond (because he is locked in the wooden Aerial Toilet by his friend) and runs into the crowd to take AUTOGRAPH. It is the most difficult role for anyone who calls himself an actor but hats of the Director who got this work done. Reminds us of Shayam Benegal.
Music: Background music was superb.
Acting: Irfan Khan was in a difficult role again and prooved he is a great actor. Anil Kapoor and Manjrekar were seen justifying both the characters they played and were loved by the audiance.
Lead roles were played by the faces new to me and they are the winners all the way from kids to grown up characters.
Movie starts with the sets of Kaun Banega Karorepati and the Contestant flash back story helps him to win the jackpot. Genuis Work by Genius Director with the help of Genius Cast.