The 3D in this movie is worth finding. It is not a bunch of cheap tricks. This is the kind of dark fairy tale kids love becuase it doesn't pull any romantic punches...it's real. If you want something easy and not too challenging, then this film is not for you. Watch TV cartoons instead.
This is a movie that came at the right time. We need to feel good about being human, going through loss after loss, and somehow going on. Slumdog is obviously from a novel as the way the story weaves in and out the hero's appearance on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" (Mumbai version) is wonderful storytelling. The performances are sincere and ring true to the culture and the characters.
I had a friend once tell me that if I ever did visit India, I would come back and kiss USA soil. There are some hard scenes to watch about life there, about children and their treatment. But the end is redeeming.
My 16-year-old just polled her high school for the favorite movie of the year. Slumdog Millionarie won in a landslide.
I didn't know anything about WALL-E. I went with my 16 year old daughter. She had seen it before. I was delighted! Pixar has managed to combine impressive digital animation with spirit and emotion. The movie transends any trite display or sappy moments. It speaks to all basic human needs with a dash of environmental hope. Don't hesitate. Go have a joyful 90 minutes you won't regret.