SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Review
Every once in a while a movie comes along that has just about everything and seems to hit all the right notes. After viewing SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, I can easily say that this is that type of movie.
This is a story about a young man, named Jamal, who lands himself on the Indian version of the hit TV show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”. The big question is if the man is up for answering all the questions, since he has spent most of his life in the slums, hence the name Slumdog Millionaire. The director (Danny Boyle) has made a masterpiece in story-telling. Going from the present to the past, he beautiful guides us through Jamal’s experiences. What helps even more is that the cast of mostly unknowns (at least to us in the US) provide performances that are genuine and effective
This is a movie is perfectly made and includes a little bit of everything for us movie lovers - laughs, suspense, and drama. Probably the most romantic movie you’ll see in years.
This Sunday the movie will be up for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture of the Year and Best Director (Boyle). I can say with no doubts or hesitation that this movie deserves to win big this weekend.
Highly recommended.
Popcorn Ninja
Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor
Director: Danny Boyle
Rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language.
Runtime: 120 mins
on February 21st, 2009 at 1:29 am
Slumdog is one of the my favorite movie. Really what a fantastic movie it is.
on February 21st, 2009 at 11:54 am
I must say I really enjoyed this movie. For me is a special movie because of the emotions that it managed to transmit. I’d say it deserves an Oscar.
on February 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 am
It is rare for movies to relay the message it wants so genuinely. This movie is one of the rare kinds.
on February 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Yes, I will have to agree. this is a great movie. Lets see if it can win the oscar to the best movie of the year, tonight (in a few hours). I’m soo excited!!
on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
Interesting movie….
I like the movie very much, very inspiring.
The movie give me a lot of lessons. One of the best movie. Really recommended to watch.
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on February 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
It’s amazing how nice this movie turned out. It has basically everything you may want from a movie: drama, action, comedy, romance, everything! One of the best movies made i’d say.
on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Its really a wonderful movie, how a young stuck in trouble and good theme, Yesterday this movie won eight awards in Oscar.
on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:48 pm
What fantastic movie! I think it is real story of India but this movie showing only one side india’s figure it’s other side it is great country in the world but there people are very attractive. It have so much language and scientist.
on February 24th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Extremely wonderful movie . Eight prizes in Oscar are the proofs of a wonderful movie. Fantastic movie. 18 year boy done a very good job. A.R.Rehman’s music is really very wonderful.
on February 24th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Yes.,
You Can watch it.
it has a happy ending.
Ends in a dance number , actually .
I watched the movie and i thought it was amazing.
on February 24th, 2009 at 5:21 am
I loved Slumdog Millionaire. It almost made me cry at some points. The characters were genuine and the meddage it relayed was so true… I think this was the best movie of the year.
on February 24th, 2009 at 6:57 am
I never even heard of it, will have to watch it.
on February 24th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
It was a great movie and it won a bunch of oscars!
on February 24th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version. He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers…
on February 25th, 2009 at 2:09 am
The movie got oscar awards. It is a good movie, a must-see.
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on February 25th, 2009 at 2:16 am
8 awards from an prestigious award-giving body! a must-see film to start the 1st quarter of 2009..
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on February 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Yes, I totally agree with you. Slumdog is very interesting. There is a certain honesty in the movie.
Among the nominees for Oscar, theirs is nothing like “The Reader” (which is by the way a great movie too) or “doubt”. However, they deserve to win too.
on February 25th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
The movie was amazing. I loved how they brought it all together with the flashbacks.
on February 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Mumbai has been through hell recently. But Slumdog Millionaire, whose everyman hero is a Muslim, is a wonderful tribute to it and to its people. It is, in fact, a maximum film.
on February 27th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I thought this was one of the best films of recent times. It deserves all teh recognition it receives
on February 27th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Yes, I have only heard good reviews about this movie…. I finally have a weekend off and will definately go and check it out. Nice to see the type of people who made this movie have so much success at the oscars.
on February 28th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Slumdog Millionaire is co-produced by Celador Films, owners of the rights to the original TV show, and so it functions as a feature-length product placement for the programme, whose apotheosis here came when would-be cheat Major Charles Ingram tried to scam the quiz
on February 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
I got to go to local shop and buy this movie.
Saw trailer,read lot of reviews but your one is the best!
Straight to the point!
Cya guys,going to buy this movie.
on March 1st, 2009 at 4:58 am
I think Slumdog is one of the best movie of indian cinema. It create an history by winning 8 Oscars. Actually the theme of film is very good & the performance of young boy makes the film great! Thanks to indian cinema for providing such fantastic movie.
on March 1st, 2009 at 7:26 am
I didn’t like it. The only movie that won an Oscar and i liked was Wall-E. And yes, i’m a grown-up
on March 1st, 2009 at 8:44 am
this movie rocked. totally agree with you, slumdog millionaire hits all the spots, ten out of ten!
on March 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 am
Slumdog is really nice movie. And it really deserve for the best movie of the year nomination.
on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 am
Very sensitive move! Yes, I have heard better responses about this movie. On this holiday I will definitely go and check it out. Nice to see the star cast and the story that made this movie have 8 awards at the Oscar.
on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:26 am
It was really a great TV shows anchored by Anil Kapoor which people get attracted to this even. I too watched the movie and the award was really deserved to it.
on March 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
frieda pinto’s role is negligible.The real heroes are the child actors.
on March 3rd, 2009 at 4:08 am
Haven’t yet watched the movie, reviews are great..! will watch it soon.
on March 3rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I agree, this is a most-epic movie, filled with a bit of every genre. Thanks for reviewing!
on March 3rd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I’m still one of the few who haven’t watch it. I just thought that the movie would be on the depressing tone (with the drab trailer, title slumdog, and all that) so I passed it by. But everybody seems to love it, so yea, i’m taking the time this weekend. Thanks for the reviews here!
on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Really it’s a inspiring movie, That motivate to think where is will there is way. It show dedication. All shots of this movie are praiseworthy. really it is my heartily will to see it twice.
on March 4th, 2009 at 1:52 am
I liked this movie too much. I have seen this movie four fold. No doubt it is based on very fantastic theme and…….
on March 5th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Well friend you will have to seen this movie to clear your doubt about title slumdog. It is not as you think, it is really too much fantastic movie. I have seen it but my soul force me to see it again and tomorrow i am going to see it again.
on March 5th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Yes this is a great film, it infact won a lot of awards that were well deserved
on March 5th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
i have yet to see Slumdog Millionaire…I cant wait for it to come out on video though cause everywhere i go i see people talking about it…Itll defiantly be a movie i look out for in stores…Seems like it has an interesting plot to it..
on March 6th, 2009 at 3:16 am
Slum dog it really so interested and excited move and now it is my favorite movie. I have seen it 6 time in 3 day.
on March 6th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Really very inspirating movie…
on March 9th, 2009 at 1:51 am
i never heard such type theme and music in my life,i praise its spirit..
on March 9th, 2009 at 3:43 am
The Englishmen are very great because in the movie slum dog millionaire is the story of very poor people and consequences this movie got 8 Oscar prizes.
on March 9th, 2009 at 3:53 am
yeah really it is my heart touching movie so i seen it 4times.
on March 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
O’ Really waht a fantastic movie !
The theme is really based on wonderful thoughts.
Its elightworthy movie no doubt. Thanks a lot.
on March 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Really a lot of awards that were well deserved….but still we are satisfied.
on March 13th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Really No doubt it is based on very fantastic theme in mumbai and a message to whole world…….
on March 13th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I get lots of inspirations from this movie…
on March 15th, 2009 at 4:52 am
We have one of the best movie here, filled with a bit of every genre. Really recommended to watch.
on March 16th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Brilliant film! I wasn’t sure whether to believe the hype or not when I went to see Slumdog, but it truly is absolutely excellent.
on March 16th, 2009 at 4:45 am
I watched that movie twice , second time together with my whole family ,
That is just prefect fairy tale story.
For those who want to travel to explore India, first need to know take a look at the true life style.
on March 17th, 2009 at 1:51 am
Really waht a inspirating movie !
on March 17th, 2009 at 9:10 am
If any one miss it kindly watch it, wonderful movie with great awesome screenplay and amazing action by the actors.
@marlborogirl
I agree its true life style
-Sri
on March 18th, 2009 at 12:22 am
this is the great movie ever been made in India. mr. a.r. rehman has done a great job in it. he made this movie so much fabulous by his work. all the songs are very nice specially JAI HO. i like this song personally very much
on March 18th, 2009 at 1:49 am
If any movie win 8 Oscar then naturally it will be super. By the why i have seen this movie about 4 time it is brilliant movie and it for every age people
on March 18th, 2009 at 5:29 am
deffinetly a movie i want to see. I have only heard good about it
on March 20th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Watched the movie last week. Truly an inspiring movie, with an awesome track JAI HO.
Also the first movie from India to win OSCAR. Before that “Lagaan” went close, that was also an awesome movie.
on March 22nd, 2009 at 6:26 am
Well i’ve seen this movie last night however I dont think it’s so great as advertised. I mean, it’s a good movie, dont get me wrong, however I think that there are better ones who deserved more wins at the oscars
on March 22nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Ugh…still haven’t seen it.
Definitely need to, I’ve heard its PHENOMENAL!
on March 23rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I’v seen this movie twice but it isn’t the best movie i ever saw. On some moments the movie is a little boring. But the music is very beautiful!!!
on March 24th, 2009 at 12:18 am
It’s a really well done movie. I think everybody should see it. It deserved all the awards it got.
on March 24th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Really a fantastic movie ! i never seen such type ins pirating movie before….
on March 25th, 2009 at 8:36 am
A great movie! The movie’s cinematography is excellent. I love the movie for its authenticity. The Mumbai slums and Indian conditions are shown brilliantly. The actors were also brilliant, specially the child actors. There is good work by bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan.
on March 26th, 2009 at 6:04 am
I didn’t get to catch this at the cinema so I am eagerly awaiting the DVD / BluRay. Everyone I’ve spoken to who’s seen it has said that it’s not just a great story but has the most beautiful cinematography.
Can’t wait to watch it.
on March 26th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
definitely mind blowing,i never seen such type movie before….
on March 30th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Slumdog is the one of the greatest movies ever been in india. everyone has proud on mr.a.r.rehman
on March 30th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I have watched this movie and it’s really great.Very inspiring too.
on March 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
very fantastic movie ! i never seen such a lovely and atractive movie before….
on April 1st, 2009 at 7:24 am
Just saw slumdob mill and loved it. However, I thought the ending was strange with the music video (it was like the end of hitch). This did not mesh with the theme of the movie.
on April 5th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
what was interesting about this film was that whilst i dont normally like tacky endings and sugary romance, this film was meant to be a fable. that is the romance and sugary-ness was built in to the style - top notch watch!
on April 8th, 2009 at 2:13 am
I think it should be grater movie because it have win the Oscar and i have heard it music that really so fantastic.
on April 8th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I loved this movie, I give it 10/10. And I don’t have a problem with the dancing video at the end of the movie, it was all perfect!!
on April 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Quite enjoyed the film but left the cinema feeling rather depressed.
Didn’t even realise there was dancing at the end! Must have left a bit early.
on April 12th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I haven’t watched the movie “Slumdog” but after reading this article, I think i would grab a DVD copy of this movie and watch it immediately. The synopsis is interesting and the word “romantic” really urges me to watch it!
on April 13th, 2009 at 2:09 am
That movie had catch my interest, I will definitely grab a copy of that.
on April 14th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I agree. This was a great movie.
boy meets girl… boy loses girl… boy finds girl… boy loses girl… boy finds girl… boy loses girl… girl finds boy…. boy keeps girl
on April 15th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
I’ve never heard of that movie. It sounds interesting, so I’m planning to rent and watch that movie. Actually I’m busy with my business here in the
Philippines and watching movie is one of my relaxation habit.
on April 16th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Superb movie. I like it very much Seen the movie 4 times. Great A.R raghman music rocking.
on April 16th, 2009 at 7:00 am
This was a great movie. I didn’t plan on watching it, but I was glad that I did.
on April 17th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I am thinking of seeing Slumdog Millionaire tomorrow. Has anyone seen it and if so, was it good. A quick yes or no answer is fine. You don’t have to provide a review just tell me if you liked it.
on April 17th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this movie, but I loved it. It was really good, and I actually did enjoy the ending.
on April 17th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Wow! a great movie everyone knows that it won a bunch of Oscars
on April 18th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I loved this movie. There is the rise of modern India’s economy which is known worldwide, but this shows the harsher side of the reality of life in India for the people.
on April 18th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I liked it… My wife had trouble getting through the early stages where the kids were being brutalized, but all-in-all, I thought it was quite good. I think my only reservation about the movie was that there had been so much hype before I actually saw it, that it could never totally live up to what I was expecting.
on April 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am
They showed amitabh Bacchan as a big big celebrity in the movie and used his name…
and the BIG B actually criticized the movie after its success!!
on April 20th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Really very inspiriting was is one..
on April 21st, 2009 at 10:57 pm
The English version is very good. Expressing the life way outs, difficulties and all significant ideas.
on April 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I really liked it
on April 25th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
well i like this movie too.
the best part being when takes his chance instead of going in with anilkaporr.
one of rare classics.
on April 26th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Hi
I agree that this was a brilliant film, and I really enjoyed it. I did not really agree with the way it was billed in the UK as a “feel good” movie. My definition for such a film excludes one that features a scene where a child is deliberately blinded!
Neil
on April 27th, 2009 at 4:13 am
I loved it! This movie actualy got me kinda interested in Bollywood. I hope they make more of those soon!
on April 29th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
My personal taste in movies, and critical acclaim rarely intersect. Slumdog was one of the few that both the critics and I appreciated.
on April 29th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Incredible movie!
on April 30th, 2009 at 9:12 am
My personal taste in movies, and critical acclaim rarely intersect
on May 5th, 2009 at 5:11 am
That’s great movie. I really enjoy that movie. Thanks for sharing.
on May 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I can’t believe I haven’t gotten around to seeing this movie yet. everyone says they like it
what I wonder if this movie is the start of bollywood making it’s way into the mainstream American culture.
it already has a foot hold due to people either from or the children of people form India living in America and the fact that for a while bollywood flicks where an in thing with the hipsters.
on May 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I’ve also heard that this movie is great but I didn’t had the chance to watch it yet. I’ll try to download it from the internet if that would be possible.
on May 17th, 2009 at 10:50 am
This is a good movie, no doubt about it. But I don’t think it deserves an Oscar when compared to the Godfather, Braveheart, Forrest Gump or The Last Emperor.
on May 17th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
What a interesting movie. This movie has really made history in the film industry. This movie has got 8 Oscar award it really a great thing for our country. Thanks to share it.
on May 21st, 2009 at 12:29 am
I think the theme the movie is really very good and music is also very impressive. The way of presentation is really very effective. well done. Thanks to share it.
on May 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Wow ! I have seen this flick 4 times and i am very impress from it. The children works in the flick is really very impressive and interesting. Well direction. Nice movie. well done.
on May 30th, 2009 at 7:34 am
i still have no idea how this film won so many awards. yes it was a good movie but it wasnt a great one.
on June 3rd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
I recently watched this with my girlfriend. I was expecting some sappy love story, but it was actually pretty good. It is just sad that the stars of the movie are still poor while other people profit from their work.
on June 6th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Well, good movie, no doubt about it, however i dont know if it deserved so many awards. There are other much much better who didn’t received as many rewards as this one.
With respect,
Jerry
on June 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
i liked the film, especially the child actors. however, i think that the accolades that this film received were politically motivated.
on June 16th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Yes this movie was pretty spectacular. It was fresh in every way, a fresh cast of unknowns and a fresh plot. I think that some people are right though, when they say that people will go into the movie with very high expectations, and these high expectations might ruin it a little bit, because nothing can be perfect.
Till then,
Jean
on June 18th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Slumdog was a really good movie. Danny Boyle is a great director who has done some pretty amazing films in the past. This film doesn’t disappoint, that’s for sure. Its tasteful in almost all respects. It provides a realist look at some spots in India, its provides action, love and suspense! Great film.
-Randy
on June 19th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Yeah, I love the movie too! Very good musical scoring… and the dance scene on the end of the movie is very “Bollywood.”
Patel and Pinto will make a cute couple.
on July 7th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Slumdog is certainly a good film, but I feel it is quite overrated. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it, and it’s certainly visually striking, but I can’t quite believe that it won all those Oscars.
on July 7th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Looks like I’m the one and only person in the world who did not saw this movie. Where do I come from??? LOL
on July 8th, 2009 at 12:07 am
I’ve seen the movie and it didn’t appeared to me very interesting. The action is tacking place only in one place, which I think that it is boring.
on July 9th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
bollywood already produced twice movie than hollywood now started to winning oscard. i hope soon they will take over global flim market , if they release english version of all recently released movies.
on August 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Thanks for the posting.will watch the movie
on October 6th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Very good movie. I do feel bad for the child stars who end up still living in poverty. It doesn’t seem right.
on October 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
After all the hype that followed the release of Slum Dog Millionaire I fear my expectations where to high as when I saw it in the theatre in Dubai I felt slightly let down - I think I would rather have spent the time paying a visit to some Dubai escorts instead of sitting in that theatre.
on October 13th, 2009 at 4:00 am
which I think that it is boring. think I would rather have spent the time paying a visit to some Dubai escorts instead of sitting in that theatre.
on October 31st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Most films never live up to the hype surrounding them, and this was no exception - but it was still a very good film.