Slumdog Millionaire Reviews

  • Because of its unanimously positive reviews, some critics compared Slumdog Millionaire to Juno and Little Miss Sunshine as it ran the festival circuit in 2008. All three films were distributed by Fox Searchlight.The New York Observer: Will Slumdog Millionaire be 2008's Juno? (September 2, 2008)

    In his review for The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Brunette stated the film was "a little less good than the hype" surrounding it, but still found its "adaptable energy" and its portrayal of India's "socioeconomic realities" very "refreshing."The Hollywood Reporter: Slumdog Millionaire Review (September 10, 2008)

    The Wall Street Journal's Joe Morgenstern wrote in his review that "[t]here's never been anything like Slumdog Millionaire," calling it "groundbreaking in substance, damned near earth-shaking in style."The Wall Street Journal: At Rockies Fest, Indian Dazzler Is One of the Peaks (September 5, 2008)

    Todd McCarthy of Variety also praised the film. Despite its "occasional coincidences" and "questionable plot developments," he particularly liked the movie's "stunning" imagery. McCarthy considered Slumdog a "vital piece" of film that showcased a country that was "increasingly entering the world spotlight."Variety: Slumdog Millionaire Movie Review From The Toronto Film Festival (September 1, 2008)

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