Quick Movie Reviews
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3.5/4
Allison - wrote on 01/10/2009
I read some other recent reviews (EDIT: not on Film Crave) where they said it was overrated. Basically, I like it, and no one can take that away from me. I'm human and I feel emotions. So be it. I can't make any apologies. The actors were great and the direction by Danny Boyle was excellent.
Rating of
4/4
CJP - wrote on 01/02/2009
Action: 3/3 + Comedy: 1/2 + Good vs Evil: 1/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 1/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 1/1 = 9/10 or 90%. Danny Boyle follows up the brillaint "Sunshine" with the brillaint story, based on the book "Q & A", of a poor boy who is about to win "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" for one of the following reasons: A) He cheated B) He's Lucky C) He's a genius D) It is written. It is rare fun when the wrenching story of a rise from the ghetto allows the audience to participate in the Q & A and have fun! A complete, well rounded, human drama that, in my opinion, is superior to it's fellow dramas of Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Milk. Well done Mr. Boyle!
Rating of
4/4
mm4jmoeller - wrote on 12/11/2008
I'll try to make this as simple as I can: SEE THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you don't like it then I will meet you in person and you can slap me in the face. Thats how confident I am that you or anyone will absolutely love this movie
Rating of
4/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 12/11/2008
A modern fairy tale, Slumdog Millionaire is an unexpected surprise that keeps you engaged all the way to the end, even though the opening shot reveals the ending. The film centers around Jamal Malik, who appears on India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and finds that all the answers to the questions he's given are based on events in his life. The title slumdog refers to his orphan status, as Jamal was orphaned at a young age and led a rough life. At the heart of this film, however, is Jamal's love for Latika, a fellow orphan who moves in and out of Jamal's life. Definitely one of the best of the year. If you have the chance to see it, take it. It is a GREAT film.
