Slumdog
by James HudnallLike that a surprise. The Oscars is so laughably predictable The only surprise tonight was Penn. But not really.
I do think Slumdog was a great film in its own way. It’s an original story. It shows people a part of the world that rarely gets explored, yet is very interesting. The story was gritty without being too harsh, moving without being too manipulative. It has something for everyone.
Gee, but Jackman sure didn’t do much. Just three scenes and a good night at the end.
Ah well, good night.
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"Gee, but Jackman sure didn’t do much. Just three scenes and a good night at the end."
I'd say that's a good night for an Oscar host. Or at least it should be (mercifully).
"Gritty without being too harsh?" It opens with torture. Slumdog is subtley anti-Western, but it's not the worst Best Picture ever. American Beauty has a choke hold on that distinction.
It's torture, but it's not gory or anything. It's lighter than 24
*Spoliers*
They attach electrodes. He spits blood. They beat him and then he turns up on the corrupt Western greed show show clear-eyed and without a mark. Harsh, and far-fetched.
Spoilers…or as Ed "The Honeymooners" Norton might say…sperlers.
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