M.i.t.B. Home Slumdog Millionaire 5/5 stars
This is a romantic/fantasy/adventure tale of wonder and excitement. If you want to see an uplifting film that doesn't preach, where flawed characters overcome all odds, this is the ticket. Unless your soul is dead, you will find at least some element of this film that appeals to you
The title character, the slumdog, Jamal, is a poor kid from the slums, who becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who wants to be a Millionaire" He does not enter to win riches, but rather to send a message of love to Latika, his childhood sweetheart. Latika is a fan of the show and he knows that she always watches it. Since she is being held as a doxy/slave to a gangster leader, it is the only way he can communicate with her.
  The script is great, the shots are well constructed, the story flows, the music is inspiring, The ending was rewarding, I can't think of any sour notes that were hit. This movie earns the coveted Dunker score of 5/5 stars. Although this movie takes place in India, it is NOT a bollywood movie. There is a bollywood dance number at the end credits, but that was just like icing on the cake.