Movies 2009 #19 Slumdog Millionaire

Yes, between this that the Dark Knight, it’s “better late than never” month here.

This will come as no surprise to many who know me, but for my money Slumdog Millionaire is a great movie and, for once, a worthy best picture winner. Boyle’s direction is, as usual, phenomenal, it’s well acted and the story, dramatically and structurally, is a joyous success.

I can hear a few of you thinking it, and yes, you’re right, I was probably destined to like this movie- being both a long-time fan of Danny Boyle and, as an ex liked to point out, an “old softie” (and that was before I was actually old.)

That said, I think there’s a lot to like here even for people not predisposed to dig a film like this. If you’re even more behind the curve than me, check it out.