I was lucky enough to win a free Fandango ticket (like free candy for me, so I choose movies carefully). I didn't want to see this film, at first. Then I saw all these nominations come up. I'm thinking this is no mere coincidence. A friend of mine, that is just as much as a movie fanatic as I am, decided that she wanted to see it. So, I buckled down and decided to give up my free ticket. Well, all I can say is that the choice was well worth it. Wrapped around a love story (as most blockbusters are), the storyline was quite ingenious. Part of my mind didn't want to believe the torture scenes, but I can see something like that happening... especially considering the background demographic of the main character. I also enjoyed seeing this movie take chances in "rawness" where other films shy away. The director showed great detail in the main characters and kept you involved in every step of discovery. Great film overall! I look forward to seeing more from this director

Slumdog Millionaire is a serendipitous love story between two kids (Jamal and Latika) from the slums with big hearts. Their "destiny" was spelled out for them the moment they met... After being accused of cheating on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" Jamal is interrogated and punished because no one believes a slumdog can know all the answers. The story develops into explanations to how he knows what he does, tying in their love story, survival after the loss of their mother, and the pained relationship between Jamal and his untrustworthy and power-hungry brother. This movie keeps your attention throughout and is worth seeing.

Watched this movie at the AMC a week before the oscars and was rocked. I am from India. After years of disappointing fare from Hollywood and Bollywood alike, this is the first movie in many years, where I got my money's worth. First of all this movie is not your average fairy tale, very gritty, realistic, hard-hitting, while great fun with roaring music and will have you hanging on the edge of your seat. The story telling format is superb. Danny's loving potrayal of Mumbai is authentic, and has captured the mood and colors of the place really well. The kids are the real spirit and life of the movie (not sure why its rated R, this is not Saw 1,2,3,4 by any means). Danny manages to put you through an entire spectrum of emotions and makes you a part of the story as it reaches the climax. The genius of A.R.Rahman's background score is in full view. The show was jam packed and some folks danced to the 'Jai Ho' song at the end credits. You will leave on a real high note and see it again!

Having been to the slums in mumbai and spending time there i must say that this movie is absolutely amazing The torture in this movie is necesary to get the point across you can walk down the streets of mumbai and you will see children with their eyes taken out like that singing on the corners begging for money this movie is a movie that changes people who watch it it gives you a different view of poverty then what people usually think awesome deserved every award it got

I would have said it is a "must go", but I have to admit i do not think this is for everyone. I went with an aquaitance who knew nothing about the movie and she was shocked and disturbed by the depicition the rampant poverty in India and the violence that seem to be around every corner of Jamal's life. The plot, as far as Jamal's quest to impress the girld, WAS a little too sweet but that is what made it charming and offered the stark contrast to the poverty that surrounded and dogged them. For most, I would say this is excellent and you should go, just be prepared to squirm in places.