2008
Director: Danny Boyle
Composer: A. R. Rahman
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures / Warner Brothers
Key Elements: Story – Visuals – Message – Concept – Music
My Review:
This movie recently won Golden Globes for Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Director and Best Motion Picture – Drama. I watched this at an art-house theater and can definitely say it deserved them all. I continue to be completely amazed by Danny Boyle's brilliant film-making.
Based on the book, Q and A, by Vikas Awarup, the story tells of how a boy’s life experiences have equipped him with the answers to a trivia game show. As the movie explains these answers, we get to see his life unfold. Brilliant visuals and moving music make for a stunning film, but it’s the story that really blows you away. I was pleasantly surprised when, in the end, it turned out to be a love story.
I’ve had some exposure to Bollywood and thoroughly enjoyed the similarities. From the random switching between English and Hindi, to the head-wagging yeses, to the inexplicable dance sequence, this movie pays tribute to it’s influences.
But I also loved that there was no sex scene in it. The makers of this movie opted to instead show some class and creativity and just allow a good story to be told. Way to go guys.
Trailer:
Quotes:
- You think I don’t wake up every morning wishing I didn’t know the answer to that question?
- Steel balls is what it takes, my friend, steel balls
- Your destiny in on your hands, bhai
Stills:
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