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Slumdog Millionaire (2008) -- The octogenarian odd couple of film criticism, the Reel Geezers, review Slumdog Millionaire.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) -- The story of how impoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik became a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?" -- an endeavor made in  an effort to prove his love for his friend Latika, who is an ardent fan of the show.
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Overview

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Directors:
Danny Boyle
Loveleen Tandan (co-director: India)
Writers:
Simon Beaufoy (screenplay)
Vikas Swarup (novel)
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Release Date:
23 January 2009 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Love and money... You have mixed them both. more
Plot:
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers. full summary | full synopsis
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Won 8 Oscars. Another 93 wins & 45 nominations more
User Comments:
Good movie, Highly overrated more (860 total)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language.
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120 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The song "Aaj Ki Raat", which is playing at the scene near the end with Latika and the gangster that Salim works for where there are other girls dancing is from Don (2006/I) that stars superstar Shahrukh Khan. It is a remake of Don (1978), starring Amitabh Bachchan. Coincidentally, Amitabh was the original host of "Kaun Banega Crorepati?" (2000) (the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (1998)), and Shahrukh is the current host. more
Goofs:
Continuity: While in the police station Jamal drinks down a glass of Chai and sets it on the table in front of him. In the following shot the glass is full again. more
Quotes:
Shruti Seth: Baali, keep up! The chaiwalah knows more than you. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Millionaire Slumdog (2009) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Ringa Ringa more

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How did the filmmakers secure the rights to 'Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?'
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205 out of 326 people found the following comment useful.
Good movie, Highly overrated, 25 February 2009
7/10
Author: yogeshnachnani from India

I FULLY AGREE that it is a good movie, no doubt about it, but it is highly overrated. If u people like this, there are 100s of other Indian Movies that are made much better than this(Both old and NEW). As for Rahman's music, it is GREAT (again no doubt). But this is definitely not his best. Pls go hear "dil se" and u'll know what i am talking about! Compare this movie to previous Oscar winners like American beauty, and well, u'll know wat i mean.

Verdict : To everyone who has still not seen the film, It's definitely a one time watch. Good music,Good story and Good (kind hearted if i may add) cast and crew. But i request you to watch it with an open mind. And by the way, Mumbai is not just a "slum area". :-)

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