A masterpiece (Slumdog Millionaire (DVD))

Member Name: robert_cooke

Product:	Slumdog Millionaire (DVD)
Date:	14/05/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Romance and comedy combined into one

Disadvantages: Some scenes are a little graphic and could upset some views

Slumdog Millionaire is one the best films I've seen in a long while. I enjoyed this film immensely and recommend it to anyone with an open mind.

The plot is simple, but effective. Slumdog portrays an illiterate slum kid from Mumbai, who goes on the local TV version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. As the questions becoming harder, Jamal Malik (the outstanding Dev Patel) must dig deeper into his memory, recalling real life events that shaped him into the person he is today, but which can more importantly lead him to the million dollar question.

As the film recounts parts of Jamals childhood, you have a chance to see glimpses of the poverty in which he lived and the struggles he faced through his younger years. It really is an eye opener!!!

Integral to the plot is the love triangle that exists between Jamal, his wild older brother (Madhur Mittal), now a thief and killer, and his adored Latika (Freida Pinto), who performance is a work of art.

The clever combination of romance, humour and heartbreak make Slumdog Millionaire a must see!!!

Summary: One of the films of the year !!