Exclaim! magazine names SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE #1 Film of 2008


Canada's music magazine, Exclaim! has named Slumdog Millionaire the best film of 2008. The Indo-UK film, directed by Danny Boyle, is one of the favourites at the upcoming Academy Awards after capturing film award after award. Below is the capsule review while Exclaim's full list of the top five films of 2008 is available from their site.

Slumdog Millionaire
This Dickensian tale begins in the slums of Mumbai, India and spans 20 years. We witness the rise of a megalopolis and the maturity of orphan Jamal, who survives street life to grow into a decent young man. However, Jamal's older brother falls into the underworld, while Jamal searches for a beloved orphan girl. This harrowing fairytale is structured around the TV show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, with each question illustrating a specific point in Jamal's life. Dazzling visuals, electrifying bhangra rock and mesmerizing pacing perfectly complement the harrowing tales of these three slum dogs.
by Allan Tong