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Review: Slumdog Millionaire
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by Manny Castro | December 12, 2008 at 12:31 pm
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The movie industry is in its awards season and I am sure that you've heard about this movie quite a bit if you've been keeping up with the race. You're probably wondering if it lives up to the hype. It does.
The movie is about Jamal Malik, an 18 year old from the slums of India. He finds out that the woman he has loved since childhood is a sexual slave to the leader of a gang his brother happens to be a member of. Jamal attempts to rescue her, but fails. Afraid that she may be dead he, through a loop hole, manages to become a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" which is her favorite TV show. She tells him that it is a way to enjoy happiness through others. So, he hopes that if she's alive she'll see him on the show and find a way to contact him. Also, luck happens to be in his side and he wins! How can an uneducated kid from the slums win? Everyone wonders. Including the police who arrest him in suspicion of cheating. Jamal defends himself by explaining how he knew the answer which involves the story of his life, his brother, and the woman he loves.
The movie may not seem that great at first. It isn't the most original movie, although some would disagree, but as the movie progresses you grow to love it. It's one of those movies that as you get to know the characters better and enjoy them you become more interested in the story and that leads to the climax which will leave you at the edge of your seat.
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at 13:18 on December 12th, 2008
Great review, Manny! I've been meaning to see this film. Hoping to catch it this weekend.
at 15:04 on December 12th, 2008
I haven't heard much about this movie, but I enjoyed your review!
at 15:16 on December 12th, 2008
Great review, Manny! Thanks for posting!
at 01:03 on January 6th, 2009
Being an Indian, more specifically a Mumbaikar living in England, I feel this movie shows all the negative bits about Mumbai and creates a poor image about the city.The concept used in the movie was interesting but it should have been used to show the problems in the Uk.There is no lack of poverty or social problems with all the bitter facts in this country as well.Being a teacher I have first hand experience to the outcomes of these problems.
it is very irresponsible of the Indians who are involved with the English film maker in creating this disastrous image of Mumbai.Now,all over the world people will be forced to think that even we are from slums however educated and hardworking we can be.This actually happens when we go for job interviews here,we know this from the negative response we get.
India was a rich country many many years ago, we all know the reason for this painful poverty.
Why do foriengners look for the pityful things about the city?
Why do they not portray good things about the city like the best schools,educated people,good livng conditions etc
It is an abuse to all the Mumbaikars and surely the people involved in the making of this movie are not clear about their social responsibilities.They just look for some spice and innovation by degrading others.I am surprised by how people enjoy other's misfortune.
It was appauling !!!!!!!
and upsetting !!!
at 08:06 on January 6th, 2009
so what if it is negative let us learnt to take criticism also.Mumbai is a negative city which is very mean to its relatives even.In Mumbai nobody has time for human relationship. every body is busy earning money.I havent seen the film but according to review sounds good.
at 08:00 on January 6th, 2009
nnc (the person who commented before me),
i am an NRI (non-resident indian) and i dont think the film was being negative about india. if anything, the movie is all about the human spirit and its survival. its a celebration of life. i enjoyed the film teremendously and would definately recommend it to family and friends.
kudos to the film makers and the most brilliant cast :)