Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire was a completely unexpected triumph in cinema. Every aspect of this film works harmoniously with the other parts. From the inventive writing to the fast shutter speed cinematography, this movie provides an experience you are not likely to soon forget. Not only is it memorable and creative, but it's also a feel-good piece of entertainment.
Set in present-day India as Jamal Malik is about to win 20 million rupees on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the movie goes back in time to reveal how his life story has served as a precursor to give him all the answers he needs to win. This framework could be the downfall of a lesser film, but in this one it fits perfectly. The cinematography resembles Christopher Doyle/Wong Kar Wai on methamphetamines. It is exhilarating, breathtaking, and reinvigorating. The music keeps your blood pumping while maintaining the mood and vibrancy of the locale and time period. The editing is tight, the pacing flawless.
The story itself, the dialogue, the characters, and the acting are all spellbinding. Everything is heartfelt, enriching, and filled with empathy. Everything was purposely chosen for its effect, and chosen correctly. Nothing happened by chance, nothing was left to mediocrity. Boyle wasn't even content to let the subtitles be average; he elevated them across the screen, colored their backgrounds. This gangster drama romance is one of the best of each of its individual genres, and without a doubt the most successful at incorporating and unifying each distinct genre into a brand-new, profound, and moving experience.IMDb link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/