I am an Indian, and this one came as a surprise to me too!

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2009)

Yes it did! Slumdog Millionaire - a title that made me think about three things - slums, dogs and a millionaire. And this movie related all three of them and made it into a masterpiece. It is not a Godfather, Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction. But it is REAL - as real as it can get. The 'in your face' reality of Indian slums (or any slum for that matter) and its hard to digest.
How does it relate the three? - A guy from a slum - with a life comparable to a dog, aspires to become a millionaire, and the story is told artistically, with such perfection, honesty and beauty, that you don't feel like talking, moving etc. while its on the screen. The life of Indian slums answers all questions of LIFE, because life is lived (with all experiences) by people who struggle, for money, food, love, clothes etc. You will definitely enjoy this joy ride.
8/10