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  Written November 21, 2008

  SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE IS A WINNER! GRADE: A-PLUS

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  I was honored to attend the advance press screening of this SUPERBLY directed by Danny Boyle 2-hour engaging movie-adaptation of Vikas Swarup's novel 'Q & A' - screen-written by Simon Beaufoy which resulted in a intricate well-connected script.
  Composer A.R. Rahman's EXCELLENT score perfectly complemented this HIGH-QUALITY movie.
  The visuals are STUNNING, cinematography - AWESOME, acting - ENGAGINGLY ABOVE-AVERAGE.
  
  This rags-to-riches by-way-of-chance-and-fate tale is told through a series of well-done well-edited flashbacks - juxtaposed the nitty-gritty depravity hopelessness squalor of the down-trodden unfortunates of Mumbai/Bombay's slum-dwellers against the fairy-tale dream/opportunity/luck of winning 20 million rupees(approx. USD400,000 based on current currency rates) - a tremendously staggering fortune especially in India.
  
  VERDICT:
  A MUST-SEE for the discerning movie-goer.
  Be prepared for a healthy dose of third-world reality - they are stark and troubling.

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  Written January 2, 2009

  Slumdog Millionaire

  by cafoxxyfox

  Highly recommend as a "must see" movie for all ages. Brilliant in its deliberate if not methodical story line, opening an almost impossible opportunity and reliving through morsels of window peaks into the past that seamlessly tied the entire story together, that by the time all the clues and history of the tale are revealed, you are so suspense ridden that you're on the edge of your seat cheering for the underdog to come on top. This amazing tale of torment, torture, survival and triumph is something that will move you to your inner most core. Given today's economic and domestic struggles, all of us at some level can relate our individual environments to the plight of this story. Plan to dinner, coffee, drinks or dessert after this movie to talk about the moments in the move that got you. Also, don't leave until the last credits are shown. You're in for a fabulous surprise - this is a crowd pleaser for sure! Oscar candidate for sure.

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  Written January 31, 2009

  Destiny

  by Daydream

  Slumdog Millionaire is a serendipitous love story between two kids (Jamal and Latika) from the slums with big hearts. Their "destiny" was spelled out for them the moment they met...
  After being accused of cheating on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" Jamal is interrogated and punished because no one believes a slumdog can know all the answers. The story develops into explanations to how he knows what he does, tying in their love story, survival after the loss of their mother, and the pained relationship between Jamal and his untrustworthy and power-hungry brother. This movie keeps your attention throughout and is worth seeing.

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  Written December 29, 2008

  Great,funny love story that makes you think

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  A hard look at life on the bottom rung of the ladder with an uplifting message and great romance. There were times when I thought it was just too much or slow, but in the end, it was all forgiven and I can't remember why or when it was too much or slow.
  
  Definitely worth the time, I'm still smiling as I think about the movie.

  • 14 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 6, 2009

  Go, but don't be shocked.

  by epcot5ea

  I would have said it is a "must go", but I have to admit i do not think this is for everyone. I went with an aquaitance who knew nothing about the movie and she was shocked and disturbed by the depicition the rampant poverty in India and the violence that seem to be around every corner of Jamal's life. The plot, as far as Jamal's quest to impress the girld, WAS a little too sweet but that is what made it charming and offered the stark contrast to the poverty that surrounded and dogged them. For most, I would say this is excellent and you should go, just be prepared to squirm in places.

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  Written January 30, 2009

  Slumdog Millionaire - Oscar Worthy!

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  I was lucky enough to win a free Fandango ticket (like free candy for me, so I choose movies carefully).
  
  I didn't want to see this film, at first. Then I saw all these nominations come up. I'm thinking this is no mere coincidence. A friend of mine, that is just as much as a movie fanatic as I am, decided that she wanted to see it. So, I buckled down and decided to give up my free ticket.
  
  Well, all I can say is that the choice was well worth it. Wrapped around a love story (as most blockbusters are), the storyline was quite ingenious. Part of my mind didn't want to believe the torture scenes, but I can see something like that happening... especially considering the background demographic of the main character.
  
  I also enjoyed seeing this movie take chances in "rawness" where other films shy away. The director showed great detail in the main characters and kept you involved in every step of discovery. Great film overall! I look forward to seeing more from this director

  • 26 out of 42 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 24, 2008

  Slumdog is great.

  by EuterpeHU

  This was a great movie - an entertaining and heartwarming story, about the struggles of poor, orphaned 'slumdogs' in India, set against the backdrop of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The acting and directing were fantastic, and hopefully we'll see more of Dev Patel in the future. This movie is violent at times, and children should not see it.

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  Written December 7, 2008

  A triumph of a movie

  by cade

  At times heart breaking and at other times laugh out loud funny this movie is phenomenally acted and the art direction is amazing. You will fall in love with Jamal, Salim and Latika. As you root for Jamal to progress on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" you root for all of India's forgotten children. The "plot" of this movie is expertly told in vivid flashbacks lived through each question asked. I was won over immediately and didn't let go until the credits ran. The audience of the movie, like the audience of the show, like the population of India is captivated and should be. This movie is a boys life of hardship, love, heartbreak, triumph, failure, sin and redemption lived out through 20 questions in front of the world. All roads lead to the million dollar question. This movie is truly a gem at a time when I didn't think they made gems of movies. A testament to the human spirit and a visual tour de force. You'll cheer for everything about this movie down to the last question.

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  Written February 28, 2009

  Very realisistic

  by vindog55

  Having been to the slums in mumbai and spending time there i must say that this movie is absolutely amazing
  The torture in this movie is necesary to get the point across
  you can walk down the streets of mumbai and you will see children with their eyes taken out like that singing on the corners begging for money
  this movie is a movie that changes people who watch it
  it gives you a different view of poverty then what people usually think
  
  awesome
  deserved every award it got

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  Written February 15, 2009

  Slumdog Millionaire is a must see!

  by John_Sr

  We had no idea what to expect. We knew there was talk of Academy awards, and we had seen some positive reviews.
  
  As it turned out, it is a fine movie, a familiar story in a very unfamiliar setting, well told, beautifully filmed, and directed with skill and finesse.
  
  The movie opens in the slums of Mumbai (Bombay), and the scenes of crushing poverty are just appalling, especially as they involve street children, and the way they are used by cynical and corrupt adults. But time passes and the children, against all odds, survive and mature, until one of them is competing in a television game show, and Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. The former street urchin has no way of knowing the answers to the questions, except as it develops, the answers seem to arise out of incidents from his life on the streets.
  
  We won't give away the ending, just to say that it gives some reason to believe there is hope for all of us, no matter what obstacles we must overcome.

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  Written March 7, 2009

  Danny Boyle unleashes an emotional attack!

  by JohnConnor2012

  Watched this movie at the AMC a week before the oscars and was rocked. I am from India. After years of disappointing fare from Hollywood and Bollywood alike, this is the first movie in many years, where I got my money's worth. First of all this movie is not your average fairy tale, very gritty, realistic, hard-hitting, while great fun with roaring music and will have you hanging on the edge of your seat. The story telling format is superb. Danny's loving potrayal of Mumbai is authentic, and has captured the mood and colors of the place really well. The kids are the real spirit and life of the movie (not sure why its rated R, this is not Saw 1,2,3,4 by any means).
  Danny manages to put you through an entire spectrum of emotions and makes you a part of the story as it reaches the climax. The genius of A.R.Rahman's background score is in full view.
  The show was jam packed and some folks danced to the 'Jai Ho' song at the end credits. You will leave on a real high note and see it again!

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  Written December 12, 2008

  Intense, spectacular...crushing yet touching

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  This movie is a feast for the eyes, from the familiar lighting of the set of Who Wants to be a Millionaire to the crummy spectacles of the Mumbai slums to the elegance of the Taj Mahal...and a few locations featured in recent terrorist attacks. The characters of both worlds can be very cruel. Political thugs, slum thugs and police thugs abound in this film, all shown in flashbacks relating how the lead guy who grew up in the slums happens to know the answers to the Millionaire questions. When you're not cringing, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat, wondering what amazing event was hard won to produce the answer for the quiz show. A few places, I had to hold my hand over my elderly mother's eyes with a "ooo...don't watch this." But the cruel events melt into an overall sweet experience. A very unusual movie, which was sold out in the two adjoining art movie houses. We had to come back the next night to see it. Don't miss it.

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  Written December 21, 2008

  Just an amazing film, Danny Boyle did a splendid job.

  by PakiHitMan Movie Goer

  This is probably one of the best movies I have ever seen based on the fact that the way Danny Boyle unravels the secret to why this "slumdog" knows all the answers to various questions asked on India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is absolutely true in a city like Mumbai, India. The actors were superb and the underlying problems holding India back are also apparent throughout the movie. It was like nothing else I have ever seen and it is well worth watching twice (which is something my friends and I plan on doing tomorrow). Trust me guys this movie has everything you would want from a movie - although some ideas are not appropriate for viewing by children there is no nudity or sexual content that will embarass family members viewing the movie together. Just awesome and well worth whatever you have to pay for it.
  ~Waj

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  Written February 11, 2009

  Amazing tale...

  by tgjdlc

  I have now seen this movie three times. I have to say that, of all the movies I've seen (Milk, Frost/Nixon, Benjamin Button, The Wrestler, The Reader...) this is easily the best movies I've seen- and that's saying a lot. The story was original and refreshing. The music was phenomenal. The acting was superb. There isn't enough that I can say to do this film justice.
  
  Just go and see for yourself.
  
  Oh, and don't be put off by the dancing at the end... you must know that this is an Indian film and it is only an homage to Bollywood.

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  Written December 22, 2008

  Great Movie

  by drizzo2009

  I highly recommend this movie, however I found some scenes in the earlier part of the movie difficult to watch (torture and extreme child abuse). If this is something you can't handle (even with your eyes closed) I would skip it. But it is an awesome story and cinematically exceptional.

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