Whoever does'nt like this movie are bloody prudish!!They have shown nothing new. It already EXISTS!!People criticizing the movie does not have problem with scolding children beggars on local trains or harassing their domestic help if she asks for an advance, but when its depicted in an international film we become touchy!!The movie is frigging AWESOME and not to be missed at any chance. Lets get one thing straight. I give a damm who directed or produced a movie or how many awards it has won. Its the movie and story that connects with you and this movie does at high level! The soul and heart of the movie is very very Indian. It does not show Mumbai in bad light throughout the movie.It shows that inspite of living in these conditions ppl r happy, they have hope. In the latter half it shows all the development in Mumbai and the protagonist pointing that "THERE USED TO BE OUR SLUMS CAN U BELIEVE IT". It shoes ppl cheering for an underdog rather than being jealous. It shows tht there are opportunities and its upon you how u make it.
The cinematography is awesome. It serenades Mumbai. It shows you how the city is, close to reality. No movie has shown Mumbai the way this shows with all bad and good light. Of all the actors the youngest lot are the real stars especially youngest Jamal. U ll cry, laugh with him and will remember him even after movie is over. Music is top notch without doubt.
Sure there are glitches but the positive points are far larger than negatives.
And lets get one thing straight. India has manyyy flaws. Its a quasi democracy with Raj Thackerays harassing ppl and we looking like a puppet. These r ppl who r real terrorist and shame on us and be glad tht Danny didnt show him!!!! Rather than crying foul we should look at positive things tht this movie can bring jobs for our technicians. All ppl saying tht had it been made by Indian director it would not have won awards worldwide which is true bcos it wud not have received recognition even in India!!! Lets get one fact clear: real gems in Indian industry are not appreciated but BIG MORONS like Akki and SRK are who cant act!! How many have actually seen Satyajit Ray's movies. How many have actually seen real gems like Black friday or Tahaan or Dharm?? We give imp to big stars mindless flicks like Rab ne and cc2c but not deserving one, so we should not cry foul!!!
Kudos to Danny for being so true to subject!! Its a modern day fable. Dont miss it at any cost. U wont regret!!!
