Very enjoyable

Rating: 6/10 (17 January 2009)

Danny Boyle has a bit of a hit and miss record directing films. This is very much Boyle on form.
Slumdog follows the fortunes of Jamal who is a slum dweller from Mumbai. At it's heart it's a love story between Jamal and Latika told as we watch Jamal's appearance on "Who Want's to be a millionaire". Although it tells the story of a tough world it's a feel good movie that lifts the heart. Boyle obviously referenced some of his old movies and the films toilet scene brings back memories a similar scene from Trainspotting.
It seems like this movie is going to pick up a number of awards and you can't really object to this as it's very nicely played and has a good script.