A great story of an underdog!!!

Rating: 9/10 (30 January 2009)

SM is a genuinely rousing film about the plight of a young boy who lives in poverty and rises to become a millionaire on a game show. His use of street smarts as opposed to book smarts should a reminder to the many that are uneducated that hopes and dreams can come true. Dev Patel was excellent in his role along with all of the younger actors.
I found the film to be immensely enjoyable, with the performances of all involved to be quite three dimensional and believable. The soundtrack to the film by AR Rahman is amazing and he will surely win the Oscar.
I read the book prior to watching the film, and it has a lot more details and subplots which were left out of the movie. Although I enjoyed the book, the movie has an emotional punch which leaves you with a smile at the end.
A great recommend for those movie lovers who enjoy location filming as well. Danny Boyle did a phenomenal job surreptitiously filming in Mumbai and getting such an authentic film.
POST Oscars WIN COMMENTS- Wow it won...amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!