Slumdog Millionaire

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

and im not going to watch it.
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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'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.
 
marcosdeto said:
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
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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.
 
marcosdeto said:
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
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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.
 
Psmith said:
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.
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So the movie was basically an English curry. I'm glad you enjoyed it, please come again. :rolleyes:
 
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?
 
Don16 said:
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?
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i took it as a small tribute to Boliwood movies
 
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.
 
utdalltheway said:
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.
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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

Devil_3565 said:
Marcos are you lookin for movies which are high on energy and entertainment or quality content??
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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?
 
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
 
Devil_3565 said:
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
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i saw monsoon wedding and, from the same director, the name sake

loved both
 
Devil_3565 said:
liked it?
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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
 
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?
 
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"
 
I've seen that host before. can't remember where though.

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

that's racist!
 
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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