1001 Movies Club - Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

#1069. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Why It's In The Book: "Director Danny Boyle and co-director Loveleen Tandan fuse Bollywood with Hollywood in their brutal, heartbreaking, and wildly colourful movie, Slumdog Millionaire. Written by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty [1997]) and based on the Indian novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup, this exciting tale brings to the screen the universals if all human life: love, success, peace, and truth. Filmed in Mumbai, it tells of two brothers who defy the worst odds to emerge as survivors...The film's strong visuals and direction are truly cinematic. Slumdog Millionaire's Western narrative and Indian sould mesh to tell a story worthy of any recitation...The Bollywood dance finale should not be missed." -1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

Member Ratings

Adolytsi - 10/10
"Best Picture winner of 2008, Slumdog Millionaire is a joyous celebration of storytelling."
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Andrew - 10/10
"Whether or not you care for the story and its' overall believability, the chances are you'l feel the emotional impact the rest of the world has."
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Chip - 10/10
"It is only the second film in history to sweep the Best Picture, Best
Director, and Best Screenplay awards at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and
Oscars. The other film to do it? Schindler's List."
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Jaime Grijalba - 10/10
"it is the movie that after many years I can concede to the Academy Awards as the best nominated film"
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Klaus Ming - 10/10
"The care and detail for almost every shot s expressed in the dizzying beauty of the film’s cinematography."
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Alyson - 9/10
"Who would have ever imagined such a great film coming off the basis of a cheesy game show like 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' "
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Siochembio - 9/10
"I was anticipating not enjoying Slumdog Millionaire. I honestly don’t know why. I enjoyed the heck out of it as I watched it just now."
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Movie Guy Steve - 8/10
"Horatio Alger ain't dead in spirit."
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Nicolas Krizan - 7/10
"Love beyond belief – literally eons beyond all reasonable belief whatsoever, that is."
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Overall Rating: 9.3/10