Slumdog Millionaire

The colorful setting of India's 3rd World slums immediately sets Slumdog Millionaire above its grayed western studio competition. The heartwarming (almost to the point of being sappy) story of an obsessive love carried through a childhood of pain has a struck a chord with viewers all over the world. Much like the protagonist, the movie itself has received a lucky break in a seemingly luckless environment - amid fears of a failing economy this type of 'feel good flick' with arresting imagery is exactly the mode of escapism people are craving. This movie has everything: orphans, game shows, murder, movie stars, love, loss, feces - and, of course, what Indian movie would be complete lacking a synchronized dance scene? Without ruining the ending, we must say we were a little disappointed with the excessive attention paid to the love story thread while the other aspects of the movie, which were much stronger more realistic, could have easily been expanded upon further.

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Rating 4 out of 5
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Plot: 3
Imagery: 5
Originality: 4
Soundtrack: 4 Slumdog Millionaire
Overall: 4