Well, so the Slumdog millionaire has been released in India and has been nominated for ~10 Oscars. I have been hearing a lot of reviews about it. Some loved it and some hated it. Well I am one of those who liked only the direction and screenplay…but definitely not the movie. The music, as per me, was below average. I mean look at Rehman’s other scores, which are wonderful. I actually felt that the music resembled quite a bit with the Khalnayak movie!
The acting was okish.. I mean I liked the acting done by the kid, but definitely not the grownups. Anil Kapoor was so rude, crude and irritating!! Can you imagine AB or SRK to do such kind of things in their KBC??
I felt, and this is purely my belief, that the movie potrayed india in a negative image. And I guess, west loves to see something on the screen which they generally don’t see in the normal day to day life. Why else was Slumdog millionaire was seen by so many people that it got nominated for the Academy awards!
Well, I can’t really blame anyone. Just that it hurts, to see India being portrayed in such a pathetic condition. I mean there are so many wonderful things about it. Why even a single such thing has been shown. Why was it necessary to portray even Anil Kapoor in a grey shade?? But then I wonder…why did I like Kabul Express so much…I guess for the same reason…I really don’t know whether I am the right person to complain!
The acting was okish.. I mean I liked the acting done by the kid, but definitely not the grownups. Anil Kapoor was so rude, crude and irritating!! Can you imagine AB or SRK to do such kind of things in their KBC??
I felt, and this is purely my belief, that the movie potrayed india in a negative image. And I guess, west loves to see something on the screen which they generally don’t see in the normal day to day life. Why else was Slumdog millionaire was seen by so many people that it got nominated for the Academy awards!
Well, I can’t really blame anyone. Just that it hurts, to see India being portrayed in such a pathetic condition. I mean there are so many wonderful things about it. Why even a single such thing has been shown. Why was it necessary to portray even Anil Kapoor in a grey shade?? But then I wonder…why did I like Kabul Express so much…I guess for the same reason…I really don’t know whether I am the right person to complain!
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Hi!.. i cannot really comment on your blog as i have not yet seen 'SM'. All i can say is that you have fundamental right of speech so you can always comment and complain. Keep Blogging.
I have not seen Slum Dog Millionaire. I am not sure if I would. I don’t care what the music was. I don’t bother who acted, how! But if Arpita, and all others have assessed the way MY COUNTRY has been ill portrayed in this two hours of screening globally, I have one message for all you guys out there watching this movie...
HUM LOGO KO SAMJH SAKO TO SAMJHO DILBAR JANI, JITNA BHI TUM SAMJHOGE UTNI HOGI HAIRANI,
HAME PYAAR CHAHIYE, AUR KUCH PAISE BHI, "HUM AISE BHI HAI", "HUM HAIN WAISE BHI"
DIL DUKHA HAI LEKIN, TUTA TO NAHI HAI, UMMEED KA DAMAN CHOOTA TO NAHI HAI.
PHIR BHI DIL HAI HINDUSTANI...!
And to all you directors and producers who choose this way to make a few grands, a few thousand, a million or a billion grands ( I again say, I don’t bother), here's my message -
If adultery, drug abuse, failed relationships, terrorism, violence, is portrayed in "Not so Indian" Movies, we call it - Ah, thats their culture, and when Slums are portrayed in our movies, you call it - Come, see our filth !! Go Tell the world, we have that filth here, I am not ashamed, know why?.... We have enough others to tell them, wat else we have too.
TAS HAI NA MAS HAI JI.. ZIDD HAI TO ZIDD HAI JI...
You should be proud that the team of technicians, the story, the actors and the movie is India and is being recognized and is receiving critical acclaim.
One need not be defensive about our slums, the corruption and the underworld. Inspite of our regional politics, our communal mindsets and several regressive rituals and beliefs we are the largest growing democracy. We are an elephant that dances.
On the music - you must listen to it keeping in mind the movie. remember it is a background score. It comes in a package not stand alone, it is superb and original. Best of Rehman..not sure..!
Storyline is gripping and filmy.
Tastefully done :)
I completely agree with your views. Certain scenes in the movie are definitely touching and will make you think and again. In fact child molestation, religion related clashes, poor living standards of slum dwellers are all a reality in our country. However there are other much beautiful aspects of our country which finds no place in the movie. India is definitely not what has been shown in the movie, it is a magnificent country and like many other countries do have some problems of its own.
I will say the movie is uni-dimensional and covers only misery and poverty in our country. I feel the Western world derives some kind of sadistic pleasure in portraying us like this. May be this gives them a false feeling of superiority (especially to the Britishers). Most of the movies portraying India in a piteous and wretched condition are commercially successful abroad. There are two other India centric movies that have been nominated for Oscars this year in documentary category and both not surprisingly cover similar issues.
There is one positive to take from the movie which goes generally unnoticed. The resistance shown by kids is a true reflection of the spirit of our country. With almost nothing with them they are still so contended, jovial and ecstatic. Compare this with street dwellers you come across in life. Do they not have similar attitude in life?
Anil Kapoor’s role is completely fictitious and infuriating, I am sure no one in a similar position will make fun of some real life struggler. I remember there was once one farmer in KBC and the kind of respect Amitabh Bachan had shown for him was remarkable. In fact poor people in our country can be deprived of so many basic things in life but I have never seen any rich person making fun of them.
I am however against all the protest that is happening in our country against this movie. This will do nothing but give Western World another subject for their next movie. In my opinion the best way to deal with this situation is to boycott the movie, to ensure the movie finds no mentioning in any shows/programs. By not giving unnecessary popularity we will ensure that this movie is not a commercial success in India. I think this will be the most befitting reply to people who make a mockery of our Great Nation.
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