Went to see Slumdog Millionaire with Susanne last night. The Screen 1 on D'Oliers Street was booked out, so we were glad Susanne had booked the tickets in advance.
We reacted to the movie very differently. I found it a feel-good movie, with an uplifting ending, whereas Susanne was shocked by the poverty and the violence. It's great that a movie can provoke such opposite reactions. It was made by the director of Trainspotting and Shallow Graves, so plenty of fast-paced camera work, and an eye for beauty in even the most horrific moments.
Dev Patel, of Skins fame, was great as Jamal. And the little boy who plays Jamal in the first part was fantastic too.
And a wink to Bollywood for the closing credits, for me, wrapped up the movie nicely.
And when I got home, at about 11:30, 9 to 5, with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, was on the telly, so we stayed up until 2 am to watch it. It's a long time since I was up so late!
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