Oscar or no Oscar...

Even if Slumdog Millionaire had not won at the Oscars, it would still remain a memorable film, a well-told fairy tale story of destiny. Danny Boyle is seen directing Freida Pinto in this still.

The late Heath Ledger's role of Joker in The Dark Knight shall haunt us for ever.

A R Rahman's background score for Slumdog Millionaire is probably not his best when you listen to it, but it gels well with the movie . We wish him many more years in his musical journey.

Sean Penn gets under the skin of Harvey Milk (the first openly gay person to be elected to a government office in the US) and holds our attention like few actors do.

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Movie Review: Slumdog Millionaire: Riveting, Gripping Storytelling

The tale...no; just the gist of it…

A young illiterate man who sells tea at a call centre in Mumbai is a participant in the popular TV game show - Who wants to be a millionaire? He is one answer short of winning 2 million rupees, when the police pick him up on charges of cheating.

How did a man who grew up in the slums know the answers? The incredible story of Jamaal is depicted with cynical humour, great assurance and control by director Danny Boyle and co-director Loveleen Tandan.

The tale of cruelty, lust, greed, love, human decay and fate unravels like an exciting jigsaw puzzle in the background of filth and dust-ridden Mumbai. Endearing performances by the cast, a creatively rich and rocking background score by A R Rahman, all add up to make a fantastic movie. 

Cinematic Liberty?

There is no credible explanation as to why Jamaal and Salim speak such good English; can be attributed to the international production.Oscar or no Oscar, Slumdog Millionaire is an unforgettable experience on the 70mm screen.

Dev Patel is Jamaal

Frieda Pinto plays Latika, Jamaal's lost love

"How did you do it?" asks the Police Inspector, played by Irrfan Khan

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spotlight on Slumdog Millionaire

The most awaited movie of the year, yet to be released in India - Slumdog Millionaire has already won a lot of awards. Most significantly, AR Rahman won the Golden Globe for best score. Here is the link to the official website.
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/slumdogmillionaire/