Comments on: Mike Reviews: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

By: Mike Lyon

Mike Lyon — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:31:55 +0000

It survives with 3 stars primarily because of the great location photography and soundtrack. And awful though I found it, I can’t bear to put it in the same category as “Doomsday”.

By: Michael J. Anderson

Michael J. Anderson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:35:14 +0000

My only complaint with your dead-on review is that you found it in your heart to give SLUMDOG three stars. Even on a scale of 10, don’t you think that might be a little high?

I also concur with your BEN BUTTON take. Undervalued indeed. 2008 was such a clear-cut year…

By: Mike Lyon

Mike Lyon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:53:39 +0000

Mackey: I actually highly recommend Benjamin Button! I finally saw it and I think I can safely say that it’s one of the most underrated movies of 2008!

Ally: I know many level-headed people who think this movie is fantastic. I also see that it has rather predictably already taken a spot in IMDB’s top 50 (further reason to never ever ever trust anything you read on IMDB). Save your money and see Benjamin Button ^_^

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:51:44 +0000

I have not seen this movie and DON”T WANT TO, even though all my friends say it’s awesome. I was beginning to think there’s something wrong with me, but maybe I’m missing some sensitivity chip, but it looks like condescending feel good shit.

Still, I need to shut up about it because I haven’t actually seen it and I’m alienating people.

By: Mackey

Mackey — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:44:56 +0000

Beyond being a metaphor for the rest of the movie, the kid jumping into the giant vat of shit seemed to sum up all of the Best Picture nods this year. Okay – a little harsh, but I can’t remember a year when I cared less about the Academy Awards.