Mix-and-match from
the AroVideo archives!
Slumdog Millionaire
UK / India 2008, 120 minutes
Dir. Danny Boyle
In Hindi, English with English subtitles
Rating: [R]
Genres: Drama
Topics: Rites-of-passage.
Aroview: Exhilarating Oscar winner following the tumultuous life of a Mumbai streetkid who suspiciously triumphs on the Indian version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'.
Forced to reveal how he came to know the answers through a series of flashbacks, it's an effective framing device that successfully integrates a variety of Western and Bollywood sugars and spices, while charged with a vitality that can only come from an authentic location shoot. Despite an ending that's arguably "too good to be true", it held sentimental sway with a huge worldwide audience as well as with The Academy, taking home eight Oscars in a charmed twist of fate that curiously echoes the film's own parable. It is written, indeed.
Member Reviews
Average rating 
(Very Good). Showing 1-3 of 6 member reviews.
4 stars (Very Good) A touching tale that makes use of successful if unoriginal devices such as flashback story telling and cute child actors, Slumdog Millionaire was always going to win big in 2008. Visually compelling and emotionally heartfelt, this is well worth your time. ~Tom H
3 stars (Good Enough) Former slum street-child, Jamal, a contestant on a quiz show is one question away from the grand prize when he's detained & interrogated by police. Through flashbacks we're provided with how this 'slumdog' knows the answers. Bollywood meets Hollywood. ~GenXGirl
4 stars (Very Good) It rides on convention, but it rides high, with plenty of flair and emotion. ~Wizzums
Close Relatives
- Lion (2016)
- Namesake, The (2006)
- Pixote (1981)
- Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The (2011)
- Capharnaum (2018)
- Crow's Egg, The (2014)
more matches…
©2024 AroVideo | Using the Catalogue | Feedback Opens in a new window | Terms of use Opens in a new window | Privacy Policy Opens in a new window | AroVideo on Twitter AroVideo on Facebook
