10 Movies That Will Make You Re-Evaluate Your Life

3. Slumdog Millionaire

"When someone asks me a question, I tell them the answer."

Based on an inspirational true story, Slumdog Millionaire tells of a young man's incredible optimism and will to overcome adversity. Centered around Jamal Malik, the movie leads us through his life journey that would eventually cause him to become a winner on India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". While many films based on real events have the tendency to come across as overly sentimental or predictable, Slumdog Millionaire manages to convey its incredible message without compromise. Jamal's relentless perseverance to overcome any obstacle thrown in his path should inspire all of us to achieve our goals in life, no matter our circumstances.

Not only does this film encourage us to aspire to great things, it shows us the importance of learning from our past experiences instead of letting them control us. Everything in our life is constantly changing who we are, and attempting to bury our past behind us isn't always the healthiest attitude or the most productive use of our time. Instead, we should be mindful of the events that brought us to where we are today; not every negative experience has a negative outcome, regardless of how long it takes us to reach that realization. Slumdog Millionaire is a film that exemplifies the way we should view our misfortunes and disadvantages, and one that helps us remember that our ability to overcome obstacles is often delegated by our own outlook towards life.