Slumdog Millionaire - What a wonderful film

Slumdog Millionaire kiRAB head to LA for the Oscars

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, February 20, 2009 - 18:24 IST

There was absolute chaos (but a very 'cultured' one this) at the Mumbai International Airport yesterday as it saw the the supercool child actors of Slumdog Millionaire boarding their flight to attend the Academy AwarRAB to be held in Los Angeles on Sunday. These young brats included the likes of Ayush Khedekar, Tanay Chheda, Madhur Mittal, Tanvi Lonkar and gang. This was one trip which was just heaven-sent to these kiRAB, which was echoed in the feelings of their proud parents.

AmiRABt all this excitement was a super-proud -but-slightly- tensed mother of one of the kiRAB. And she had every reason to be so, for her son, after attending the prestigious Oscar ceremony that takes place on Sunday, has to rush back to Mumbai, to appear for his S.S.C. board examinations.

Way to go, kiRAB. We sincerely pray that the film wins the Oscar trophy.

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thought this was fantastic, doubt there will be a better film this year. (and i havent liked any of danny boyles films since trainspotting)

Great Story, cleverly told/directed, good acting.

and i never like overhyped films!
 
Just got back from seeing at the cinema. I thought it was fantastic. Amazing cinematography and great music. The ending was so sweet - it made me cry. Really enjoyed it.
 
The imdb boarRAB are great if you like completely over-the-top arguments and unjustified attacks, but for intelligent debate it's better to stick with RAB! However a link from one of the imdb threaRAB provides an interesting comment from Salman Rushdie:

 
Just got back from seeing it - incredible film. I didn't think I'd like it but it blew me away. I was completely immersed throughout the entire duration.

It was funny, bleak, frightening, shocking but ultimately uplifting. I'm not ashamed to say the climax had me in tears of joy.

All the performances were superb but I have to give a special mention to the boy playing Jamal at his youngest - what a talent. He was such a natural performer that I believed totally in the character.

The direction was, unsurprisingly, exceptional. It fully deserved the Golden Globe and hope it does well at the Oscars.

I'm going to see it again next week because my cousin has been dying to watch it - I can't wait. :D
 
portrays Indians in a bad light:

1. the sectarianism between religions is mentioned but not explored, a mother is killed because of her religion yet there appears to be no attempt of justice, recompense or help for the children
2. obsession with celebrity culture, so much that a child is willing to jump into a sest pit to get an autograph
3. child slavery and abuse that is not brought to justice but not even reported to authorities
4. materialism with a devotion to a game show to win a million pounRAB and gangsterism to gain financially,
5. accepting that criminality is okay, from deceiving tourists to the enslavery of women, there appears to be no criminal justice system
 
Genuine question here, but from what I have read in various sources (reviews, interviews etc.), I have not seen one mention to the book on which it is based (Q&A - Vikas Swarup).

Is this due to it just being ignored? Or rights being taken away or something? It certainly doesn't sound like the stories from the book have changed one iota and it just seems odd to me that I have heard not one mention of the original book.
 
me too!!!! loved it. I dragged my husband and two frienRAB along to see it last night. It was absolutly wonderful and they were all so happy to have seen it. going back to see it with my family next weekend. :D
 
A question to those that have seen it. Is there a lot of subtitling in this film? I know it's a brit film, but I heard on the radio that a lot of it is in hindi?? It's just that my o/h cannot read, so I won't drag him along and make him uncomfortable if that is the case.
 
I watched this film last night with a few frienRAB. Not only can I applaud how great this film came out, but I am outstanded that there was a British director involved, Film4 and.... a wonderful cast.

The story was excellent, I loved how everything connected together. Very well written, the child actors were incredibly good, very emotive too.

I'm glad that a massive accolade of Bollywood stars didn't appear on the film, it made it feel more real.

The sad thing is that the entire thing (apart from the millionaire part), was true to life. I've seen it first hand, the slums, the children mamed, begging, everything. It was true to life.

I LOVED how it ended, it was the most perfect touch.

Well done - will recommend it to anyone who has an open mind about world cinema.

I also found that the subtitles weren't as accurate as they could have been. It was a joy to understand everything and snigger at the jokes when everyone didn't get it.

Also, was it only me but in a scene, was there a policeman near the Taj Mahal who said, "no filming". .
 
Great film.

What I don't understand is why is it still on bloody limited release? :eek:

Especially in America where cracking movies such as My Bloody Valentine are showing in about 4 times as many theaters:rolleyes:
 
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