Slumdog Millionaire

Setting the Scene

Watched at home on DVD, with the with the wife and the Max, over two consecutive nights.

See the Wikipedia entry for a great plot synopsis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slumdog

The Movie

I am generally a Danny Boyle fan; Trainspotting was amazing and A Life Less Ordinary a fantastic (though more obscure) film. Slumdog Millionaire does not disappoint. It is a good story and is laid out well using the game show as an effective storytelling device. Danny Boyle always seems to have the camera in the right place and he creates a sense of movement in every scene which makes the film a lot of fun to watch.

The acting was good throughout. The three child actors that played the youngest versions of the main characters were outstanding. Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan are wonderful as the game show host and police inspector who are suspicious of hero. Dev Patel is also very good in the lead role.

Verdict

7.5 out of 10

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