Average, yes, but novel as well.

Rating: 5/10 (21 March 2009)

First off, I think that Slumdog Millionaire has received much more attention than it deserves. I think its a product of a disillusioned public contriving the understanding that something "Independent" is better than a wide release. This movie was quiet release and was set as far away from Hollywood as could be--India. Maybe it has become so popular because of this misunderstanding.
Regardless, I enjoyed watching it, but just as I enjoy eating candy. This movie was an indulgence--a childish and predictable story being supported by mediocre actors. Sounds like most other movies? Definitely. Of course I laughed on occasion and sympathized with the characters, but I did that with Marley and Me too, which I feel is the same caliber of film as Slumdog. Of course, though, Marley and Me has been deemed one of the worst movies last year. I don't really understand how many people discern which movies to like and which movies not to like. I did, however, particularly appreciate the novelty of Slumdog Millionaire. I liked seeing India on the big screen. I was educated as well as somewhat entertained, which is all I can ask from any movie. This movie, though, out of all movies, did not do that so fantastically that it should win 10 Oscars. Maybe I'm missing something.