Tonight I watched movie #3 of 10. It was the 2008 Academy Award Winner for best picture, Slumdog Millionaire. I will have to say that I was disappointed in this movie. To be fair, I had REALLY high expectations and it just didn’t meet them. I found myself bored with the story. I also had a hard time relating to the main character. Don’t get me wrong: It’s a good movie, but all of these 10 that I am watching are. I was disappointed, but see for yourself.
There were 2 aspects of this movie that I enjoyed. First, it is visually impressive. I don’t know any technical movie terms, but I thought that is was just very good visually. For what ever reason color is one of the aspects that is in my head right now. Secondly, THE MUSIC!!!! If you know me, you know that I am obsessed with music. The soundtrack and score was by A.R. Rahman. Until this movie I had never heard of Rahman, but apparently he has been a producer and scorer in Bollywood for a long time. He said that he wanted to mix “new” and “old” India. I have never had the opportunity to go to India, but there is an authenticity and creativity in this film’s music that I loved.
Lastly, Slumdog beat out The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for Best Picture. I just don’t see it. I really loved Benjamin Button. In fact, I watched it in theatres twice, which is a rarity for me.
Some great movies ahead. Can’t wait. By the way, I am going to accomplish other things on this list. I have been in a movie watching mood. What else is there to do in Iowa in December? I need accomplish #27: Have a Snowball fight…who’s in?????
All I wanna do,
Ryan
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