Streetwise story of love and destiny should appeal to a good deal more than 'City of God' did.

Rating: 7/10 (3 April 2009)

A very enjoyable film. I saw this last night with my wife and we both enjoyed it. I'd managed to side-step most of the preceding hype for this one and all I was really expecting was a less violent 'City of God'. The idea for the main story being revealed through flashback while the central character is being interrogated is not a new one (The Usual Suspects) but is it done very well here. Dev Patel is somewhat laconic but very good nonetheless, as is the actor portraying his brother. The gameshow host and the main police Detective are also very good characters. The birds-eye-view shots of Mumbai, and the Bombay slums in particular, are really great and some of the editing is very propulsive and helps carry the story along. Great soundtrack, too. Not overly violent and i think that it could be enjoyed by a wide variety of ages which is definitely a plus and no doubt has had something to do with it's widespread appeal.
7/10