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  1. Kyle XY Kyle XY is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:08am)

    http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_se...ogmillionaire/

    Thats the trailer, and if I do say so myself, although a little soft, looks really good; made by the same person who made "Millions," another British flick, and the movie has received pretty stellar reviews
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:15am) in reply to Kyle XY

    I think im gonna need a cuddle buddy before I go see that one.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:16am) in reply to Kyle XY

    looks ok i guess
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 8:00pm) in reply to Kyle XY

    Slumdog Millionaire is a lock for a Best Picture nomination, and it'll more than likely be my #1 at the end of the year, even though I still have to see 20-30 films. It's just that good. If you can find it playing in a theatre (I'm pretty sure it only got a limited release), you should really try and go see it. Ebert gave it a 4/4 and it's currently at 90% on RT. Here's my review:

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    <span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"><span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt">Just like an actor taking different roles to avoid being typecast, Danny Boyle continually reinvents himself as a filmmaker. That is of course, precisely why he is such an exciting filmmaker. Each of his films is a total original in its own way, yet they all have that same edgy flare which has come to define his work. The drug laced drama Trainspotting put him on the map, the zombie-slasher 28 Days Later kept him there, and the stunning sci-fi thriller Sunshine solidified his place as one of the most malleable talents in the industry. What type of rabbit will he next pull from his hat? Ever the experimentalist, Boyle has remained true to his genre-jumping nature by taking us straight into the beating heart of modern India for his latest film, Slumdog Millionaire.

    Set in the ghettos of Mumbai, Slumdog follows the story of Jamal (Dev Patel), a poor but big-hearted boy who, along with his slightly erratic brother Salim, is forced to fend for himself from a very young age. Bouncing from city to city and seemingly always avoiding trouble by the slimmest of margins, the brothers and their “Third Musketeer”, Latika (Frieda Pinto), live their lives in a perpetual state of survival, fighting to exist from one minute to the next.

    As the years pass and the colorful events of their lives lead the three friends along separate paths, they lose touch and settle into somewhat normal lives. Jamal finds himself on India’s version of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, and in a position he surely never thought possible: answer one question and win millions of dollars. But when the powers that be deem it impossible for a “slumdog” without an education to advance so deeply into the show, he faces the ultimate question: are you lucky, are you cheating, or is it truly your destiny? As Jamal’s past comes hurtling back to him in waves of bittersweet memories, he is confronted by the toughest test of his life; one that will not only affect those closest to him, but also the nation and culture which defines him.

    Slumdog is a magnificent film, mainly because Boyle paints a true and genuine portrait of India’s cultural society using the unlikeliest of stories as his canvas. It’s irrelevant whether Jamal wins any money on the show, thus it doesn’t matter if it’s even a plausible event. Yet the way in which Boyle weaves Jamal’s tale around the gripping suspense of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire infuses the film with a palpably intense energy and atmosphere. His young and mostly unknown cast is exceptional, as they work from a tightly written script. Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy’s writing calls for sequences of romance, friendship, action, humor, despair, betrayal and greed, and Boyle captures the essence and mood of each scene with impressive scope and clarity. Whether it’s a dizzyingly effective sequence of canted camera angles or a dazzling handheld take, Boyle’s style is composed of countless intangibles.

    With Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle has done it again. He’s made a film drastically different from anything in his filmography, yet done it at such a high level that it's like he’s been perfecting this particular genre for years. Slumdog Millionaire is surely one of the year’s best cinematic experiences, and the standing ovation it received at my Toronto International Film Festival screening was well deserved.


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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 9:24pm) in reply to BubbaKGB

    saw the trailer about 3 nights ago while checking a bunch of new ones out on appletrailers or whatever. anyways, it looks real good and i believe the story is that each part of his life is like a clue for him to answer the questions. I believe hes after the love of some hot indian chick, who I do believe looked really smokin.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 9:32pm) in reply to BigEarn7

    Boyle is one of the few brilliant directors working today, and I say that with pure conviction. I am going to see this in NYC im hoping next week. I would not consider it a lock for best picture although Ebert giving it a 4/4 is a big boost. You can definitely chalk up TCCOBButton, Milk, Frost/Nixon, Revolutionary Road as the major players for the award throw the Dark Knight and you have a crowded race. KGB you rate it 4.5/5 but chalk it up as your number one of the year, do you just never give out 5/5. What are some of your 5/5 films.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 9:48pm) in reply to stevieg987

    None of the movies you list are out, nor have any of them debuted at Film Festivals (not to my knowledge, anyway). Slumdog, however, is getting rave reviews, and it also received huge buzz coming out of the Festivals it played at, including the top price at TIFF (Juno won it last year, and voila, BP nom. American Beauty also won it a few years back). So I'll say it again, Slumdog has a much better chance (at least right now) than any of those other films.

    As for giving films perfect scores, I do hand them out, but it's generally upon a 2nd or 3rd viewing, and even then, it's not me saying, "THIS film is perfect". To be honest, I don't think any film is perfect, but after seeing movies like Apocalypse Now and 2001 numerous times, I give them 10s because they're as close to perfection as we're ever going to see.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 10:44pm) in reply to BubbaKGB

    speaking of perfect movies, have you seen Robert Altman's Nashville?
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:01pm) in reply to j_money24

     
    Originally Posted by j_money24 View Post

    speaking of perfect movies, have you seen Robert Altman's Nashville?

    No, I haven't, and actually, it's pretty sad how few of Altman's films I've seen. But considering I love both Short Cuts and McCabe and Mrs. Miller, I probably should see more immediately.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:08pm) in reply to stevieg987

    Slumdog definitely is the frontrunner right now for the Academy Awards' seemingly obligatory "indie" nomination for best picture. I'm looking forward to it, Trainspotting and Millions are great
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:10pm) in reply to BubbaKGB

    i have literally spent the last 2 days watching Nashville over and over and over again. i'm watching it right now. its amazing. i've never seen anything like it before.
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    Nov 15th, 2008 (11/15/2008 11:23pm) in reply to j_money24

    Danny is very talented but he is ALSO the director of two of the bottom 5 worst movies I ever paid money to see. A life less ordinary(woooooow what a mess) and the beach(wooooow what a equal mess)
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    Nov 16th, 2008 (11/16/2008 1:43am) in reply to j_money24

     
    Originally Posted by j_money24 View Post

    i have literally spent the last 2 days watching Nashville over and over and over again. i'm watching it right now. its amazing. i've never seen anything like it before.

    I'm gonna have to go rent it.

    I know I'm going to enjoy Slumdog Millionaire, but I didn't realize I'd enjoy Nashville.

    '08 fuckin BLOWS compared to '07. It's just not even close as far as movies are concerned.
     
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    Nov 16th, 2008 (11/16/2008 2:09am) in reply to BigGunX

    The best movie I've seen so far from 2008 is Wendy and Lucy directed by Kelly Reichardt and starring Michelle Williams. It's getting a limited release Dec 10 and it is absolutely amazing. I suggest seeing Reichardt's previous film, Old Joy, first. It made Wendy and Lucy even more impactful (not a word? definitely should be imho) for me. /end promotional statement. f google chrome's lack of paragraphs
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    Nov 16th, 2008 (11/16/2008 4:17pm) in reply to BubbaKGB

     
    Originally Posted by BubbaKGB View Post

    None of the movies you list are out, nor have any of them debuted at Film Festivals (not to my knowledge, anyway). Slumdog, however, is getting rave reviews, and it also received huge buzz coming out of the Festivals it played at, including the top price at TIFF (Juno won it last year, and voila, BP nom. American Beauty also won it a few years back). So I'll say it again, Slumdog has a much better chance (at least right now) than any of those other films.

    As for giving films perfect scores, I do hand them out, but it's generally upon a 2nd or 3rd viewing, and even then, it's not me saying, "THIS film is perfect". To be honest, I don't think any film is perfect, but after seeing movies like Apocalypse Now and 2001 numerous times, I give them 10s because they're as close to perfection as we're ever going to see.

    Normally I would agree but if it was not the Oscars giving the awards. It is 75 Percent off PR and hype. There is always that cute indie/smaller film being nominated most years so I guess slumdog is leader in that category. Frost/Nixon opened a festival in London I forgot which and got amazing reviews. Benjamin Button is in my opinion a lock. Big studio backing, Hype, stars and from all accounts a high quality film. I just threw those names out there since article in variety going over the race talking about the favorites and thats already half the game.
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