Thread: Slumdog Millionaire

I see Slumdog Millionaire picked many awards at the Oscars. I happen to watch the film yesterday and thought it was very good. The cinematography was great, the music fantastic, and the child actors very talented!

There has been some uproar due the film's mainly negative portrayal of India (e.g. slums, religious conflicts, crime, corruption). Also, some took offense to the term "Slumdog."

Personally, I thought the film was tastefully done, and did not come across as being judgmental. It is not the first film out there to concentrate on negatives (rather than positives) and it won't be the last.

Have you seen Slumdog Millionaire? If so, what did you think of the film and were you offended by its portrayal of India?

I saw it yesterday also. I thought it was excellent and feel that anything that brings those negatives in front of the masses is positive.

Yes great job to those guys! I have not seen the movie yet but will get it out tomorrow.

Great exposure for India.

Regards

Ed

Originally Posted by OzDomainer

I have not seen the movie yet but will get it out tomorrow.

Ed

havent watched the movie,..had parked slumdogmillionaire.in at sedo
watched trailer ,..!!!...
(taking offers)...
lol and btw happy shivratri..

Originally Posted by kaustavk666

.had parked slumdogmillionaire.in at sedo

Hi Kaustavk666. There are obvious legal rights attached to this domain. The domain is a liability rather than an asset.

i thought the term was cool,regd it before any awards,..sigh...,pity ..

I see India's Congress party also loves the music from Slumdog Millionaire. Apparently, they paid $200,000 to buy the rights to Jai Ho. The Congress party is planning to use the song as part of its campaign in India's upcoming general election.