Slumdog Millionaire

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Kevin P A unique twist on the rags to riches storyline with a great storytelling device as we learn about how Slumdog Underdog Jamal is able answer every game show question through different pieces of his tragic youth trying to survive in the severely neglected slums of Mumbai. Yet despite all of this poverty and abuse, the movie still feels like a modern fairytale with all the insane things that happened to young Jamal, only to be destined to win the special contest so he can become a millionaire and reunite with his one true love from childhood. Dev Patel kills it as the lead and the rest of the cast is great too. Some might complain about the negative stereotypes about India (Jamal suffers every textbook Indian tragedy, almost every character is corrupt on some level, and the toilet walk scene felt a bit much). But luckily the movie still feels like this all comes from an emotionally genuine place, trying to raise awareness about the pain, childhood trauma, and all the unpleasant domino effects that come from neglected communities exploited by the modern globalized economy, with all the unpleasant means people will use to survive out of desperation to stay afloat. All expressed visually with some insanely claustrophobic cinematography during the flashbacks of Jamal's childhood. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Paul S This movie was absolutely incredible. It felt shockingly real, and there were so many moments that were absolutely gut-wrenching to watch, but it made the movie that much better. I definitely recommend it for drama fans! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Aedan R Excellent movie. The editing of this movie is brilliant and the way the love story progresses is genius. Great creativity, acting, directing and emotion in this film. My mum was always requesting we watch it and since I did, I can’t stop looking back to it. I would definitely recommend this! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Bread C This movie is another one of my favorites, and had an amazing story, and great aesthetics and filming. I don't know how they could make this movie so amazing, because it truly is a masterpiece. Again, the top 5 movies of all time easily. I have already watched this movie around half a dozen times, and am watching it again tonight. I remember my dad showing it to me and my older sister, and me loving it. I watched it for the first time about three years ago, and it's still a great movie. Great job, keep on making amazing movies like this. God bless. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Jennifer M This movie is in my top 5 list. I've watched it no less than 8 times (so far). Decided to watch it again tonight and realized I should have written a review a long time ago. I love EVERYTHING about this movie - the actors selected, the excellent acting, the way it was filmed/produced, the imagery of Mumbai and the culture (absolutely loved the pan-out views), taking us through the different stages of life with the characters, how the storyline is unveiled bit by bit with his answers, then all comes together seamlessly at the end, closing out with the Bollywood dance - just Everything. The characters and their performance is so strong and convincing that it pulls you in and takes you through every emotion with them - you will be sad, happy, laugh, cry, become angry and enraged, and will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen next. An all around excellent production! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Micah H Absolutely beautiful. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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