Did Slumdog deserve best picture??

Clarissa

Clarissa

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Anyone see it? I saw Benjamin Button and loved it. Was hoping it would win. I never watch the Oscars but did this year. I never saw Slumdog but when they showed clips during the Oscars, it looked like a home video to me. Just being honest.
Was it even in English? What are your thoughts?

Clarissa :)
 
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Yes, it's in English. I can't say whether or not it deserved the Best Picture Oscar, as I didn't see its four competitors. I will say that I thought "Slumdog Millionaire" was a good movie, not a great one. Very original concept, beautiful cinemetography (sp?), great music, and the actors were all very good. However, I had a few problems with the plot and I guessed the final "Millionaire" question within the 1st 15 min. of the film. But it was a good movie and I think Danny Boyle did a fine job directing it.
 
Clarissa said:
Was it even in English? Just being honest.
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I'm sure much of it was in English (English is spoken in India, along with the native langs). There are probably parts that are subtitled too. I didn't see it, but I plan to. Why does the language issue matter to you? I don't see it as being relevant to the quality of a film.

Amy
 
This is why I don't watch the Oscars. Every movie that wins is something I've never heard of. I hate that.

I'm glad Heath Ledger won for Best Supporting Actor, though!
 
I didn't say being in English was an issue. Man, that is why I never post anymore. You can't say ANYTHING on these boards anymore. Good grief. I was just asking a question since I heard it was an Indian movie. SOOOOOORRRRRY.
 
"This is why I don't watch the Oscars. Every movie that wins is something I've never heard of. I hate that."


And I'm just the opposite; they're usually the only ones I want to see!:D (except that awful Titanic years ago....I still can't believe that thing won for best movie.)
 
Clarissa said:
I didn't say being in English was an issue. Man, that is why I never post anymore. You can't say ANYTHING on these boards anymore. Good grief. I was just asking a question since I heard it was an Indian movie. SOOOOOORRRRRY.
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I just asked why the language of the movie mattered to you, since you brought it up in the first place. If it really doesn't matter and I misunderstood you, you can just say so. Why be so defensive and sarcastic?

Amy
 
why be sorry

Clarissa said:
I didn't say being in English was an issue. Man, that is why I never post anymore. You can't say ANYTHING on these boards anymore. Good grief. I was just asking a question since I heard it was an Indian movie. SOOOOOORRRRRY.
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Post what you want and ignore.

I won't watch a movie with subtitles in another language..I am american and speak english. If i was french i would probably watch french movies and understand it.. I am not..Well i am part french, but never learned the language..
Didn't see it, but i heard it was ok. I did hear Benjamin Button was really good.
Usually if they are rated that high i hate them..
When the critics say 10 i usually stay away..

Now give me a WOLVERINE and i am a watchin...

In other words. EVERYONE is entitled to their own opinion.
 
pixiesis said:
I just asked why the language of the movie mattered to you, since you brought it up in the first place. If it really doesn't matter and I misunderstood you, you can just say so. Why be so defensive and sarcastic?

Amy
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Probably because I am nine months pregnant and frustrated. Also, because I mean no harm but have always been an easy target my whole life. It is more my issue than anyone else's. I just didn't mean anything negative about the language. My DH mentioned that he thought it was all subtitled or something and I wanted to know.
 
"I won't watch a movie with subtitles in another language"

Actually, the subtitles would be in English, so you'd have no trouble reading them.
 
No need to apologize. I have been put on near bedrest (but not literally) and haven't worked out in awhile per dr's orders. no endorphins left in me. I am a personal trainer and can't work out or work with clients. So, yes, I am pretty down in the dumps. I can cry at the drop of a hat.
 
Clarissa said:
Probably because I am nine months pregnant and frustrated. Also, because I mean no harm but have always been an easy target my whole life. It is more my issue than anyone else's. I just didn't mean anything negative about the language. My DH mentioned that he thought it was all subtitled or something and I wanted to know.
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Understood. I didn't know you were so far along! Good luck--you're in the home stretch.

Amy
 
Fitnessfreakk366 said:
This is why I don't watch the Oscars. Every movie that wins is something I've never heard of. I hate that.

I'm glad Heath Ledger won for Best Supporting Actor, though!
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I try and stay away from the "critically acclaimed" Oscar front-runners because I find most of them a snooze-fest. Give me some "Happy Gilmore" any day:eek:!

Carrie
 
Haven't seen any of the Oscars yet--probably won't until they're released on DVD. But I heard Slumdog is a blast so I'll def. be renting it.

I thought the Titanic was pretty good. Certainly worlds better than an obese drag queen eating dog poo. :rolleyes:
 
LauraMax said:
I thought the Titanic was pretty good. Certainly worlds better than an obese drag queen eating dog poo. :rolleyes:
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LOL Laura! Us fans of John Waters will never be able to win over the others. And Titanic was SUCH a cheesefest to me. Though it did have some good actors in it.

Amy
 
I saw it and it is a sweet uplifting movie. As a previous poster said the cinematography is amazing. The first part is sub-titled. The director wanted to do the whole movie in English but the children who played the young characters were struggling with it too much. I'm not surprised it won, although I don't really thing it's a great movie, it is a perfect recession era film. Kind of like Seabiscuit was a perfect horse for his times. It's about the underdog making it to the top.
 
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