Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Dec 30 '08
Pros: A fine story and performances
Cons: May be too stereotypical for some
Summary: A young man makes an improbable run on a quiz show that has been syndicated all over the world. He's on the Indian edition of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" and just one question away from winning the top prize of 20 million rupees. Before he was the ... read more
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Mar 17 '09
Pros: great story of destiny, super cute actress, great depiction of Indian culture
Cons: none
Summary: This weekend i watched Slumdog Millionaire and was surprised. The movie was great I expected less from it but I enjoyed it very much. The movie is cleverly thought out and is good at showing the different aspects of life in poverty and discrimination in ... read more
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Mar 07 '09
Pros: Compelling story
Wonderful ensemble
Fantastic camera work
Amazing scenery
Cons: Very real
Summary: Before going to the movie, I did not keep my hopes up too high because an Oscar winning movie hardly surpasses my expectations, but I kept an open mind. This movie grabbed my attention right off the bat. It begins with people with authority ... read more
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Feb 28 '09
Pros: A wonderful storyline!
Cons: None!
Summary: After hearing all the rants and raves about the movie, Slumdog Millionaire, I found a good reason to go out and see it for myself. I think all the nominations and awards that the movie received at The 2009 Academy Awards was the bottom line. After ... read more
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Feb 28 '09
Pros: Great acting, especially by the youngest actors, a very funny scene involving an outhouse
Cons: Some very disturbing scenes, namely the orphanage scene(s).
Summary: Ahoy, there be spoilers ahead!! Ok, I am finally getting around to seeing the Oscar-nominated movies, albeit after the Oscars have occurred for 2009. Anyway....this morning’s film was one of the aforementioned Oscar winner, "Slumdog ... read more
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Feb 26 '09
Pros: Unbelievable acting by unknowns; Captivating script/tale; Brilliant direction/cinematography
Cons: None
Summary: Roger Ebert once said “Every great film should seem new every time you see it.” I spent the last month watching Slumdog Millionaire. After the first viewing I was speechless. I meant to review the film on here, but just didn’t ... read more
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Feb 24 '09
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary: For the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to be able to attend AMC Theater's Special Oscar Saturday where they show all 5 of the best picutre nominated films. That would be over 12 hours of movie watching this year. Slumdog ... read more
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Feb 17 '09
Pros: Adorable and talented child actors, interesting story.
Cons: Lack of chemistry between grown-up actors, distracting flashbacks.
Summary: Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young Indian boy, and the adventures which take him from the slums of Mumbai to the soundstage of India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. As the game show questions ... read more
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Feb 14 '09
Pros: Unique, edge of your seat, moving.
Cons: Shaky start, subtitles go fast at time.
Summary: I am sitting stunned by the magnificence of the film Slumdog Millionaire. This film, shown at first at indie film festivals, had a limited release here in the US in 2008 and a wider release this past January. It has won many industry awards ... read more
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Feb 10 '09
Pros: Freida Pinto alone is worth he admission price
Cons: None. None whatsoever.
Summary: There is an underlying sweetness to Slumdog Millionaire which is belied by its overt brutality. This movie is a nasty, gritty and very realistic depiction of the slums, but in the end it proves to be an uplifting, heartwarming, and inspirational fairy ... read more
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Jan 25 '09
Pros: -Best movie I have seen this year
Cons: -None
Summary: As an American born Indian, I tend to shy away from Indian movies because they tend to be very muscial or have the common reoccurring love story/marriage theme going on. There is nothing wrong with this, I just don't care for it. I am also ... read more
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Jan 14 '09
Pros: Well told story, great acting, unbelievable filming.
Cons: Nothing
Summary: Though I don't spill out the full story line there may be a spoiler or two within this review. If you have intentions of seeing the film, kindly click away now but please , visit another time. I value your input.Few movies make me feel their ... read more
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Jan 11 '09
Pros: Story, Acting, Direction and Cinematography.
Cons: Some very strong scenes may not be for all viewers.
Summary: (B) Critics liked it (C) It's an excellent film or (D) it's a refreshing change of pace. You have 1,000 rupees. Answer this correctly and you will have 2,000 rupees. Your answer please!My son (age 13) and I went to the movies with one of my ... read more
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Jan 09 '09
Pros: A unique, touching, funny, dramatic, exciting and vibrant cinematic joy.
Cons: I was not so in love with lead actor Dev Patel as many others are.
Summary: Danny Boyle is a filmmaker who crafts strong works of cinema. What I mean by that is that his films don’t just feature good acting, or fun scripts, or terrific pacing…but they make you feel quite clearly that the experience ... read more
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Dec 31 '08
Pros: vibrant, compelling filmmaking
Cons: a few logistical flaws in the film's framing story
Summary: The "rags to riches" story is undoubtedly one of the oldest plot devices known to man. If we were to put together some sort of timeline, the origins of "rags to riches" could probably be traced back to just a few short weeks after the invention of cloth ... read more
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