Slumdog Millionaire

chewingkebabs · 26th January 2009, 20:58

My Indian friends really liked the movie. They were raised in America, though, maybe there is a difference?

I enjoyed the movie well enough, but I don't think it has enough substance to deserve awards. You could say the same about Benjamin Button, though.

Tibs · 26th January 2009, 21:32

I though Slumdog was really good.

Lead actors accent changes every seen though..but the gorgeous Latika makes up for it.

The host of Millionaire made me laugh, especially when he got up and started dancing. Anil Kapoor > Chris Tarrant

VP · 26th January 2009, 22:54

It was basically a Bollywood movie with decent direction, without overboard melodrama and under 3 hours which meant it was enjoyable to watch.

I don't mind it winning an Oscar either. Can't think of a better movie this year and it certainly is better than some of the tripe that has won it recently.

marcosdeto · 27th January 2009, 01:16

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

if it wasn't directed by a western director then it wouldn't have won. FACT

and im not going to watch it.

then you'll miss a really good movie

havent seen any bolliwood movie, but if this is the kind of films indians are doing, i'll start watching them

if any of you is nice enough to recomend me some

M160RA · 27th January 2009, 03:38

I'm not really into over-the-top plotlines, and those of you who say it wasn't melodramatic must've watched a different film. But I thought the little kids acted really well, and the film made good use of the variegated backdrops that India offers. It's not a great film, but it was at least enjoyable to watch.

kishankhagram · 27th January 2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by marcosdeto

then you'll miss a really good movie

havent seen any bolliwood movie, but if this is the kind of films indians are doing, i'll start watching them

if any of you is nice enough to recomend me some

Not really the same, but a light hearted comedy, Dostana, i thought it was great.

But there are some must sees I.e Black (Best Film I have ever seen) and Lagaan.

crappycraperson · 27th January 2009, 16:01

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Originally Posted by kishankhagram

Not really the same, but a light hearted comedy, Dostana, i thought it was great.

kishankhagram · 27th January 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

Each to their own.

vijay · 27th January 2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by marcosdeto

then you'll miss a really good movie

havent seen any bolliwood movie, but if this is the kind of films indians are doing, i'll start watching them

if any of you is nice enough to recomend me some

I have watch Taare Zameen Par, and Water.

I will also recommend some classical movies in regional languages if you like movies of this calibre.

Dumbstar · 28th January 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Psmith

It was basically a Bollywood movie with decent direction, without overboard melodrama and under 3 hours which meant it was enjoyable to watch.

I don't mind it winning an Oscar either. Can't think of a better movie this year and it certainly is better than some of the tripe that has won it recently.

So the movie was basically an English curry. I'm glad you enjoyed it, please come again.

marcosdeto · 28th January 2009, 13:52

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Originally Posted by vijay

I have watch Taare Zameen Par, and Water.

I will also recommend some classical movies in regional languages if you like movies of this calibre.

of course, the only problem is to find subtitles in spanish or english

Don16 · 23rd February 2009, 16:27

Yeah it was good alright, but I wasn't blown away or anything. The two films I heard were meant to be absolutely life changing were this, and Benjamin Button. Both left me a bit underwhelmed to be honest. Also, did anyone think the dance scene at the end was a bit cringeworthy?

marcosdeto · 23rd February 2009, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Don16

Yeah it was good alright, but I wasn't blown away or anything. The two films I heard were meant to be absolutely life changing were this, and Benjamin Button. Both left me a bit underwhelmed to be honest. Also, did anyone think the dance scene at the end was a bit cringeworthy?

i took it as a small tribute to Boliwood movies

utdalltheway · 23rd February 2009, 16:47

I liked Lagaan (sp?) which is a bollywood flick set in the colonial days and centers around a poor community playing cricket against the English types.

check it out Marcos.

Devil_3565 · 23rd February 2009, 16:57

absolutely delighted for A R Rahman. Been a fan since i was 6 . the best bit is that this is not even his best work

Devil_3565 · 23rd February 2009, 17:03

Marcos are you lookin for movies which are high on energy and entertainment or quality content??

Virtuoso · 23rd February 2009, 17:06

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Originally Posted by utdalltheway

I liked Lagaan (sp?) which is a bollywood flick set in the colonial days and centers around a poor community playing cricket against the English types.

check it out Marcos.

'Lagaan' is an absolutely brilliant film!

Red Hand Devil · 23rd February 2009, 17:08

Decent film but no way worth 8 Oscars. Its devalued the Oscars for me to be honest!

Wonder Pigeon · 23rd February 2009, 17:44

The Oscars have been a load of rubbish for the longest time though RHD.

Crash? CRASH? Feck right off.

marcosdeto · 23rd February 2009, 17:50

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Originally Posted by utdalltheway

I liked Lagaan (sp?) which is a bollywood flick set in the colonial days and centers around a poor community playing cricket against the English types.

check it out Marcos.

thanks mate, i will, are you sure that's the correct title? i'll check if i can download it with spanish or english subs

cheers

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Originally Posted by Devil_3565

Marcos are you lookin for movies which are high on energy and entertainment or quality content??

i just want to spend a good time, i don't mind if its because is a piece of art or high on energy and entertainment

any recomendations?

VidaRed · 23rd February 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Decent film but no way worth 8 Oscars. Its devalued the Oscars for me to be honest!

it shouldn't have even gotten nominated in the first place. and the movie flopped in india

Rooney1987 · 23rd February 2009, 18:14

I thought it was a great film glad it won all the Oscars.

Devil_3565 · 23rd February 2009, 18:36

Lagaan is a must see.. try Rang de Basanti,Monsoon Wedding(its in english but made by an indian and set in india),Sarkaar(Inspired by the godfather),Lage raho Munnabhai,Guru .

These are a few i've liked over the years .
If u want an all out bollywood romantic fare watch Saathiya

marcosdeto · 23rd February 2009, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Devil_3565

Lagaan is a must see.. try Rang de Basanti,Monsoon Wedding(its in english but made by an indian and set in india),Sarkaar(Inspired by the godfather),Lage raho Munnabhai,Guru .

These are a few i've liked over the years .
If u want an all out bollywood romantic fare watch Saathiya

i saw monsoon wedding and, from the same director, the name sake

loved both

Devil_3565 · 23rd February 2009, 21:29

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Originally Posted by marcosdeto

i saw monsoon wedding and, from the same director, the name sake

loved both

do check out MIra Nair's Salaam Bombay as well.

marcosdeto · 23rd February 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Devil_3565

do check out MIra Nair's Salaam Bombay as well.

downloading! thanks

Devil_3565 · 24th February 2009, 09:21

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Originally Posted by marcosdeto

downloading! thanks

liked it?

marcosdeto · 24th February 2009, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Devil_3565

liked it?

didn't see it yet, yesterday i put it to download and went to the movies to see frost vs nixon -good one- and returned home around 11 pm so i went to sleep

maybe i'll watch it tonight after the CL games -they are showing Inter Manchester United directly and after that Atletico de Madrid vs porto

so from 5 to 10 i have a lot of footie to watch

come to think of it i'd probably watch it on thursday because today i'd be too tired of watching tv and tomorrow we have another CL afternoon

utdalltheway · 23rd March 2009, 13:19

bump!

finally saw Slumdog on Sat night. very good film. harrowing but gripping at the same time. found myself being drawn in from the very start and it holds you there right to the very end.

Marcos, did you watch Lagaan yet?

Xander45 · 23rd March 2009, 13:25

Very good film, wouldn't say harrowing but still good.

Although, who gets tortured for cheating on a gameshow? That was a bit strange, all the flashbacks were very well done and all the actors, especially the kids, were fantastic.

The only thing was i couldn't stop chuckling everytime the host said "welcome to who wants to be a millinair"

utdalltheway · 23rd March 2009, 13:31

that host was so funny.

Devil_3565 · 23rd March 2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by utdalltheway

that host was so funny.

unintentionally of course. to make matters worse there is rumors doing the rounds that he going to feature in 24 Day 8.

utdalltheway · 23rd March 2009, 14:41

I've seen that host before. can't remember where though.

wasn't down the corner shop, before anyone says that.

that's racist!

Hectic · 23rd March 2009, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Red Hand Devil

Decent film but no way worth 8 Oscars.

Agree with this. Good film, but 8 Oscars.......

izzydiggler · 8th February 2012, 21:54

Late to the party but....

I had no interest in it for so long - a) Because the clip I'd seen was of the Bollywood-esque dancing and I had no interest in that, and b) I had thought it looked like the usual 'Oscar-bait' adversity tale.

Got it in a Danny Boyle box-set and watched it tonight. Was much better than I had ever thought it would be. Still quite overrated in terms of the awards it got though but well worth a watch.

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26th January 2009, 20:58	#41 (permalink)
chewingkebabs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 2012don, WTF is don? Posts: 2,079	My Indian friends really liked the movie. They were raised in America, though, maybe there is a difference? I enjoyed the movie well enough, but I don't think it has enough substance to deserve awards. You could say the same about Benjamin Button, though.

26th January 2009, 21:32	#42 (permalink)
Tibs First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gtr. Manchester Posts: 9,548	I though Slumdog was really good. Lead actors accent changes every seen though..but the gorgeous Latika makes up for it. The host of Millionaire made me laugh, especially when he got up and started dancing. Anil Kapoor > Chris Tarrant

26th January 2009, 22:54	#43 (permalink)
VP First Team Sub Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 9,335	It was basically a Bollywood movie with decent direction, without overboard melodrama and under 3 hours which meant it was enjoyable to watch. I don't mind it winning an Oscar either. Can't think of a better movie this year and it certainly is better than some of the tripe that has won it recently.

27th January 2009, 03:38	#45 (permalink)
M160RA First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,046	I'm not really into over-the-top plotlines, and those of you who say it wasn't melodramatic must've watched a different film. But I thought the little kids acted really well, and the film made good use of the variegated backdrops that India offers. It's not a great film, but it was at least enjoyable to watch.

23rd February 2009, 16:27	#52 (permalink)
Don16 Annoying cnut Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Let's swim to the moon Posts: 4,839	Yeah it was good alright, but I wasn't blown away or anything. The two films I heard were meant to be absolutely life changing were this, and Benjamin Button. Both left me a bit underwhelmed to be honest. Also, did anyone think the dance scene at the end was a bit cringeworthy?

23rd February 2009, 16:47	#54 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	I liked Lagaan (sp?) which is a bollywood flick set in the colonial days and centers around a poor community playing cricket against the English types. check it out Marcos.

23rd February 2009, 16:57	#55 (permalink)
Devil_3565 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: God's own Country Posts: 1,670	absolutely delighted for A R Rahman. Been a fan since i was 6 . the best bit is that this is not even his best work

23rd February 2009, 17:03	#56 (permalink)
Devil_3565 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: God's own Country Posts: 1,670	Marcos are you lookin for movies which are high on energy and entertainment or quality content??

23rd February 2009, 17:08	#58 (permalink)
Red Hand Devil Dear RHD.. I need your advice. My girlfriend recently.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "i said a hip hop the hippie the hippie to the hip hip hop, a you dont stop the rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.........." Posts: 13,768	Decent film but no way worth 8 Oscars. Its devalued the Oscars for me to be honest!

23rd February 2009, 17:44	#59 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon 'Shelbourne FC Supporter' Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forza Shelbourne Posts: 17,202	The Oscars have been a load of rubbish for the longest time though RHD. Crash? CRASH? Feck right off.

23rd February 2009, 18:14	#62 (permalink)
Rooney1987 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bradford Posts: 4,456	I thought it was a great film glad it won all the Oscars.

23rd February 2009, 18:36	#63 (permalink)
Devil_3565 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: God's own Country Posts: 1,670	Lagaan is a must see.. try Rang de Basanti,Monsoon Wedding(its in english but made by an indian and set in india),Sarkaar(Inspired by the godfather),Lage raho Munnabhai,Guru . These are a few i've liked over the years . If u want an all out bollywood romantic fare watch Saathiya

23rd March 2009, 13:19	#69 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	bump! finally saw Slumdog on Sat night. very good film. harrowing but gripping at the same time. found myself being drawn in from the very start and it holds you there right to the very end. Marcos, did you watch Lagaan yet?

23rd March 2009, 13:25	#70 (permalink)
Xander45 Know-It-All Champion May 2009 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fratton Park, play up Pompey! Posts: 18,106	Very good film, wouldn't say harrowing but still good. Although, who gets tortured for cheating on a gameshow? That was a bit strange, all the flashbacks were very well done and all the actors, especially the kids, were fantastic. The only thing was i couldn't stop chuckling everytime the host said "welcome to who wants to be a millinair"

23rd March 2009, 13:31	#71 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	that host was so funny.

23rd March 2009, 14:41	#73 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	I've seen that host before. can't remember where though. wasn't down the corner shop, before anyone says that. that's racist!

8th February 2012, 21:54	#75 (permalink)
izzydiggler Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Outside Balague's bedroom door wearing a Michael Myers mask Posts: 1,503	Late to the party but.... I had no interest in it for so long - a) Because the clip I'd seen was of the Bollywood-esque dancing and I had no interest in that, and b) I had thought it looked like the usual 'Oscar-bait' adversity tale. Got it in a Danny Boyle box-set and watched it tonight. Was much better than I had ever thought it would be. Still quite overrated in terms of the awards it got though but well worth a watch.