I have not yet seen the movie and I really wanna see it now. For those who have seen it, does it really deserve to won 8 Oscar? I didn't watch the Oscar's last night and I really wanted to, but I fell asleep because it was on late here due to time differences. I just checked the winners online this morning and this what I see. Congrats to Heath Ledger also and all the other winners. happy So, is India in party mode now? lol.
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Hello, CJay. How are you? I just saw the opening of The Oscars and I love Hugh Jackman. I was amazed by this guy. He can sing and he can dance, too. happy Hugh Jackman is the one who plays the role as Wolverine in the movie X-Men. So handsome and Dennis agreed with me haha... With your discussion. I heard so many good reviews about this Slumdog Millionaire. I do not know about the movie coz we haven't seen it yet. But, Den and I are considering to see that film. Congratulations to our Indian brothers and sisters. [hornetlover]
I hope we can watch Wolverine together, lol. The day I given up PL, I also give away my points to some friends, (your one of them) so there is no reason for me to come back. I've heard that it is harder to get some points now. I guess it is better for us to spent our time here or in the other sites that its worth for our time. happy [CJay77]
hey cjay.....i have seen the movie and yes it deserved 8 oscars....i have the movie in my pc.....go and see it....it picturises the true evils of the slum society.....some of the scenes are really touching.... [twistdbrainz]
Hi twistdbrain! Congrats again, I will check this movie on the weekend and hopefully its there. I have been wanting to watch this, but I haven't get the chance yet and from what I heard it is very good and I'm sure it is, considering it won 8 Oscar. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
Dude!What a question?This movie does deserve all these credits.Its not a kind of movie where the Elite people normally works.This is something different,Can you Imagine 9 Children from the SLums of Mumbai have walked through the Red Carpet.Isn't it amazing!Hats of to Danny Boyle for giving chances to those Slum dwellers,which has changed their life from the Slums to the Red Carpet.Im so happy for our Music Maestro A.R Rehman,he is rocking everywhere.His Tamil lines(Yella Puzhalum Eeravanuka)which means(All Praises to The Almighty) indeed show his passion towards his native place.I watched the Oscars lively from the Television and I have seen SlumDog Millionaire 4 times as of now. [divinchris]
No, I'm not hurt with your comments, as I've said before, I haven't seen the movie and I'm just curious and knowing it won 8 Oscar it says a lot though. Thanks again and you have a nice day. happy [CJay77]
Absolutely Cjay! India is celebrating its 3 Oscars. A R Rahman, My favorite deserved this long time back with his better original scores but I guess, Oscar has its own categories and criteria. Congratulations to him, to Rusel K to Danny Boyle and his wonderful team. The posthumous Oscar for Heath ledger was captured in most poignant of moods when his parents ans sister walked up to the podium. Kate Winslet got it this time when everyone was betting on Meryl Streep, my favorite. I just finished watching the ceremony and in absolute joy. I have watched the film, twice. And I loved it even though I have loved many similar films in our country. Its no different except from some edges. I think it overdid some aspects and you would feel the same for you have also spent time in Mumbai. I would not go into the movie in detail but its certainly a matter of great pride for all. Congratulations to the team! Do watch and let me know. I will review it later after you have watched it, May be in mail. happy [mimpi1911]
Yes, I've watched Australia few days ago and James is watching it at the moment. I've asked him if he likes it so far and all he has to say is that it's pretty blurry! lol So did you like the drover, mimpz? wink [CJay77]
In the earlier discussions here last year, I already predicted that Slumdog Millionaire would rake multiple Oscar awards. The soundtrack itself is a killer. But I still would hold out congratulating our Indian brothers here. Contrary to misconceptions, it is not a Bollywood movie. It was British-produced, with the directors, director of photography, casting directors, sound engineers consisting of either Americans or British. The movie itself, as I have said in past discussions before (and I have no less than the New York Times on my side) isn't about India. It is first and foremost a love story. The slums of Mumbai is just a backdrop to this love story of a slumdog who fell in love with a fellow slumdog at an early age and keeps coming back to her no matter the circumstances. If you keep that in mind, you will understand the movie. It's not about becoming a millionaire. It's not about surviving Mumbai's unforgiving slums. It's about waiting for that girl you unconditionally love. Incidentally, I still believe Heath Ledger's Oscar was a pity award. If he's still alive today, I don't think he'd win it. [spoiledbrat802]
Hi TheDesertFox! I respect both of your opinion about Heath Ledger's win, but I can't really say anything about it, as I haven't seen it and I just get along from what I've heard. I will definitely watch Slumdog Millionaire soon. Thanks for the comment. happy [CJay77]
Hi, Congrats for all Indians. It is a proud moment for all of us today. Rehman became the first indian to get an oscar award for India. yes,it is a party moment for of all us. all the best for rehman and India. Keep rocking.. [sushu2003]
Hi sushu! Its indeed a proud moment and unforgettable day. Congrats again and enjoy the party. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
It really feels great and is a proud moment Cjay. I did watch a part of the ceremony and hope to catch up with the rest of it later today as they will be repeating the telecast. I'm yet to see the movie and would be doing so some time in the next few days. The enthusiasm now to watch the movie is definitely much more.Oh yes they are having a blast here, and everyone just seems to talking about the movie and along wih another short documentary by the name Smile Pinky, which won an oscar. [alokn99]
Is it really shocked. To be honest I don't know what it means, lol. Thanks to Slumdog Millionaire and to all my friends here (speech is been prepared for this few months ago, lol). Thanks, alokn. happy BTW, we just downloaded the movie and will going to watch it tonight. [CJay77]
hi friends...i have watched the movie long ago, before it was released in India, as it was prelaunched abroad than in India, so i downloaded the movie and watched it...the movie was really good and congratulations to the whole team of Slumdog Millionaire...happy myLotting!! [vk3110]
I will check the movie in the cinema on the weekend, as they showed movie here quite delayed and if its not there, I may have to ask my Husband to downloaded for me. Congrats again and thanks for the response, vk3110. happy [CJay77]
india is alwayz in a party mode.. nd yeah thanx to slumdog millionaire, giving us another reason to party now.. i watched the muvi thrice.. and still want to watch it again.. it obviously deserves all the 8 oscars.. waz hoping for more actually.. its an unbelievable muvi.. one of itz kind.. i have never seen such a touching movie so far.. the storyline, the music, the dialogues everythng waz gr8.. even the questionaire thng in da film waz very kewl.. der were 100's of slums in dat muvi.. nd all were workin as if they were professionalists.. a heart touching muvi.. i njoyed it.. hope dat u'll also njoy on watchn da muvi.. [slimshadysujith]
From what I've heard from those who already watched the movie, I'm sure that I will also enjoy watching it. Congrats again and to the team who made this film . Enjoy the party and thanks for the response, slimshadysujith. happy [CJay77]
Slumdog millionaire!!! What a film! Its superb and mindblowing film. This film had really made its producers millionaire. The actors have become world famous. Indian directors should come up with such kind of realistic films. [aryan786]
Hi aryan! Congrats again and I guess your right producers made millions from this movie and may be the whole team. I am excited to watch this movie and I really hope to see it soon. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
I have seen the movie and it really deserves for oscar.When i saw the movie a month ago and heard that it has been nominated for oscar, i thought it will definitely get awards.It has become real now.I think most of the indians like me are enjoying this day becoz it is the first movies that has won the oscars.I haven't watched the oscar early morning(India time)live but many indian channels are brodcasting this new again and again.Good move to indian cinima industry and market. [mymytri]
I'm sure that most of the Indian's are enjoying this day and its also a proud moment of them and the team who made the film . I've missed to see the ceremony and its sad because they don't do repeat here. Enjoy the party and thanks for the response, mymytri. happy [CJay77]
Hi to all.......... Congratulations to Slumdog Millionaire for winning eight oscars........ Congratulations to all the members of slumdog millionaire.......... Also, congratulations to other oscar winners too.......... HAVE A NICE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY MYLOTTING!!!!!!!!!!!! [gvaisakh]
Hi there! That is so nice of you congratulating everybody . Thank you, gvaisakh, and you have a nice day also. happy [CJay77]
Hi, I have seen Slumdog Millionaire. In my opinion it is an excellent film in every aspect and one can easily see it once or even twice.However i personally feel that 8 oscars is going a bit overboard for any film! when this is done many films loose out on recognition. I am no doubt very proud of the fact that this film that was made based on my country has won so much of recognition! A.R.Rehman is a genius, no doubt and the musical score from the film was good, but two Oscars? [kiran8]
Hi kiran8! Most of the people that have seen the movie, said the same thing that it is a very good film and I really wanted to watch it soon. I cannot say more about 8 Oscar is a bit overboard for any film, as I don't know much about their criteria and I'm sad to say that I also don't know much about A.R.Rahman apart from what I've heard that he is a very good musician. Thank you for your response, kiran8. happy [CJay77]
really unbelievable , but it happened . finally india got oscar awards, its a gr8 feeling to every indian. i congratulate every member of SLUMDOG MILLIONARIE [lsubash520]
I'm sure it is a great feeling to every Indian's and to all slumdog Millionaire team . And I think A.R Rahman made history for the first Indian Oscar winner. Thanks for the response, Isubash. happy [CJay77]
Hi frnd, First of all congrats to slumdog millionaire movie won a 8 oscar awards and the best movie of the world.Every one has likes this movie.The movie about love,romance,fights,competition and a boy came from slum area and wins the one millionaire cash in competition.I have watched today morning. Have a nice day. [23uday]
Congrats again, and thank you for sharing about the movie, we are downloading it at the moment and will probably watch it later or tomorrow. Thanks, 23uday and you have a nice day also. happy [CJay77]
yes that great that 8 oscars for slumdog but i think that the movie was not so good may be the reason of getting oscar is that foriegners love to see the slunm people or poor india and this movie satisfied the a lot due to which it got oscars....... [himanshu1516]
I haven't seen the movie yet and from what I've heard it was a very good movie and I'm actually excited to watch it soon. I don't think they got 8 Oscar's because of the supposed entertainment value of slum people in India! Maybe the movie was really amazing and professional on so many levels and that's why it stood out! Thanks, himanshu. [CJay77]
Congratulations to you also. It deserves all this. Everyone got there reward for doing there work. I have seen this movies at least 5 times. I like it very much. I like music creativity A R Rehman also. All the kids have did a splendid job. [rakesh284]
Hi rakesh! It's indeed such a good rewards for Slumdog Millionaire team, for their hard work . We just downloaded the film and I'm going to watch it tomorrow. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
hi slumdog really deserves the award their garnering right now from a low budgeted a film it enters the oscar wt pride of their works. its really touching movie u see the kids surviving in this harsh world. lots of trials they withered. the brother wether his bad but his intention to his brother is good. im sadden because of the hardship they face while growing up. at the very young age they lost their mother and pitted their selves in surviving of the fittest. i talk to one indian passenger of mine and ask his opinion about that movie and he says its a a low budget movie but now its making its wave to oscar. he said that story is really happening in india. that movie really deserves to win an oscar. congratulations to all the people who work hard for making this movie. more awards to come and im really happy for your success. [arnon29]
Hello arnon! I have not yet seen the movie and I going to see it tomorrow and I hope to understand the movie well as I have lived in India for quite some time. As the other responses says, that the Slumdog Millionaire deserves to win those awards and for those kids who done the great job . Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
i haven't seen this movie yet. however i heard lot of comments from my friends that slumdog movie is awesome. the concept and the music of the movie is simply amazing. [kapil_123]
We just downloaded the movie and will going to watch it tonight. I've heard as well that it is a very good movie. I hope you too will enjoy watching it. Thanks, kapil. happy [CJay77]
i've been heard about it before, but i'm still curious because i heard alot of rumor that the player of this movie still live poor in india. i dont know whats going on the film was success but the star of this movie still live poor [crainex]
I have just seen the movie just now for the third time.It is really touching and the actors from the slum really acts very well.It is worhty of seeing it for twice or the third time.You will never be fed up with it.It reflects maybe the real side of the poor india and hope more and more people in the world can make effort to help those live in bad living condition.It also teach us a lesson that enjoy what you have now. [fangxum]
hi...i have not yet seen the movie but i saw the awards function ....that was really great day ....each time they announced slumdog millionaire as winner i was so excited and happy ...and finally i was waiting ofr A.R.Rehman to win and it happened w00t .... beacause he deserves it for captivating music..... [karubod]
Thank you for explaining the meaning of Jai-Ho happy. But what is the "sayo" in English? If you don't mind. Thanks. happy [CJay77]
It is very excellent film, although the story may be a artificial one, but I think every scenario occurs factually. [swordcarnation]
Hi! Welcome to mylot happy. We just downloaded the movie and will going to watch it tonight. Thanks, swordcarnation. happy [CJay77]
hi. i watched the oscar's but not the entire show i can't keep myself from clicking on the remote control and change channels during commercials. hugh jackman can sing!!! the slumdog millionaire really bagged 8 oscars wow! haven't seen the movie, now it's a must-see. [mamalev]
Hello! Welcome to mylot happy. I missed to watch Oscar on that night, but lucky that my Husband surfing the channel last night and we accidentally find another repeat Oscar show. I think Hugh Jackman start his career on the musical theater and he can sing and dance. I am going to watch Slumdog Millionaire tonight and I hope that you will also enjoy watching it like the others. Thanks, mamalev. happy [CJay77]
Yesterday ,I heared that slumdog millionare had won 8 Oscar prizes.So many mylotters in this discussion give this movie high remarks.and now ,I can't wait for downloading it. [krustina]
Hi! Welcome to mylot happy. It is true that Slumdog Millionaire won 8 Oscar's . We also downloaded the movie yesterday and will going to watch it tonight. Thanks, krustina. happy [CJay77]
its said tht its a good movie but nonetheless its not an indian movie...had it been an indian movie it would have been in the foreign movies category...the other thing i dont understand if the academy awards is for america then why they do not include british films in the foreign category.. [pratik87]
I always thought that it was an Indian movie, but I think, I'm wrong. I guess what important now is, it represent India and A.R Rehman got two Oscar for his great music. Thanks, pratik and welcome to mylot. happy [CJay77]
It is a pitty that i just watch this movie last night, but i have no idea about how many award it got before i read what you wrote in this discussion, actually i watched it because some of my friends who had watched it recommanded it, it deserves to have a watch, at least the romantic story it wants to describe is impressive. [xianshuixyz]
Hello! Welcome to mylot happy. I am going to watch the movie tonight. And most responses says that it is a good movie. Thanks, xianshuixyz. [CJay77]
Hi CJay, Like you I also didn't watch the Oscar's last night but learned from the newspaper about the awards. Of course India is in a celebrating mood with the awards. I would like to congratulate those who got awards. We are really proud on them. Hope they will get more wards in future too. happy [Sreekala]
Hi Sreekala! I hope you did have fun with the party happy . I actually saw some bits from the awards last night, (different channel showed it). I also hope that they will get more awards in the near future. Thanks, dear. happy [CJay77]
I watched the OScars in the might it was a very fine cermony i must say n also the Slumdog millionare bagiing 8 Oscars was awesome i saw it all and was very please for india as it got some recognition atlast. Slumdog is a very realistic film n i think it is the time for Indian Directors to come forward with some realistic films. All the child actors in the film were awesome n so was the music king Rahman he is really on a roll [lethalboy]
Hello! Welcome to mylot happy. I"m lucky to see some awards moment the Oscar show last night, it was repeat from a different channel. I've heard that the child actors in the film did a very good job . Thanks, lethalboy. happy [CJay77]
Congrats to Slumdog Millionaire! happy I've watched the Oscar's repeats now and have to say that I'm very impressed with Rehman! He accepted an Oscar, performed his song and then accepted another one! lol. He came across as a very humble and down to earth man too, which is great. I am yet to watch this movie, but I've downloaded it and am planning to see it tonight. I am sure that India and her countrymen must be very proud. And so they should be! [James72]
Hello mahal ko! I too enjoyed watching Oscar's repeats last night and happy to see Rahman, performance. I am also going to watch the movie and tonight. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
It was beautifully filmed. All movies that I have seen filmed in India have been the most artistic. It was a great love story, it captures so many emotions in the viewer. I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and of course I cried at the end. I kept trying to make my kids sleep so I could finish watching it! I downloaded it in 20 minutes yesterday and my husband is going to watch it when he gets the chance, I will watch it with him. [oraclemv]
I am excited to see the movie tonight and from what you've said, it will give me a mixed feeling, lol. Wow, you only downloaded it in 20 minutes, that is so fast, I think we downloaded it for 2-3 hours. Have great time watching it with your hubby. Thanks, oraclemv. happy [CJay77]
I have never even heard of that movie. LOL Wow 8 Oscars that is a lot of wins. I did not view the Oscars either. That just did not interest me. They never vote for who or what I am interested in anyway. :) [villageanne]
I have seen the trailer of the movie few times and I am going to watch the movie tonight. I do like watching Oscar's, but I fell asleep and misses it, lol. I do understand some people doesn't have interest on watching some awards. Thanks, villageanne. happy [CJay77]
A movie made by a white man. Atrocious, despeciable and deranged. Not surprised because Danny is a Brit. [Screech]
Hi Screech! I wasn't aware before that the movie is made by British, but I do now. I have seen that movie and I think it's great, the Child actor's are good and so as story, at least in my opinion. Thanks for the response. [CJay77]
I did see this movie and I really did enjoy it, however I had no interest in seeing this movie until it cleaned up at the oscars. I had to see it then to see what the big deal was? I was very pleased with this film. It is a Love Story but a very different love story and It is well told! Having said that, I guess it is Oscar worthy tho there are several other films that were nominated I personally preferred to this one. [Firefly99]
I just saw the movie and I too enjoyed it and I would like to watch it again. I think the Child actor's are great and so as the story. I haven't seen the Oscar's and I'm not sure which and how many movies are nominated. Thanks, Firefly99. happy [CJay77]
Thank God Philippine time is more advanced to the U.S time, actually the Feb.22 9:00pm time in the U.S is Feb23 9:00am in the Philippines, so I got to watch the oscar during day time. I was also curious about slumdog millinaire. So finally last night I watched it with my friends and we are very impressed with its wonderful story and screenplay, it was amazing actually and really deserved an Oscars. It was more beautiful than Benjamin Button. [jlamela]
Hello! You are lucky to watch the Oscar's during day time, the show start at 11-12 at night here in Egypt and I normally go to bed at 10. I have watched the movie and I too enjoyed it and I agree with you, it is a wonderful story. I haven't seen Bejamin Button and I'm sure what are the other movies that are nominated in the same category of Slumdog Millionaire. Thanks, jlamela. happy [CJay77]
I have read the reviews of this movie. I have not seen it so far. However, I firmly believe that it has something special and outstanding, that is why it has been awarded so many Oscar awards. I believe the selection process is quite a tricky and tough one and a movie is not selected for an award, till it goes through many rounds of rigorous analysis. [dpk262006]
I have seen the movie and in my opinion it is an excellent movie. I like the story and the Child actor's are great. I'm not sure if I have seen some movie that are in the same category of Slumdog Millionaire and I'm also not sure what the criteria in Oscar's. Thanks, dpk. happy [CJay77]
Hello my dear CJay77 Ji, It was a great feelings of all Indians at home, barring few, who said, it was not an Indian Movie (None other than jaya bachan), probably she could not reach to red-carpet. It only shows her charcter. I am really delighted and India is elevevated to new heights. May god bless you and have a great time. [maygodblessu44]
Hello my dear CJay77 Ji, [maygodblessu44]
It is really a good movie,i never seen the oscar awards but this movie won in BAFTA awards too. The staff are really done great! I can't wait to for the release of DVD to watch it. Happy posting. [rainmark]
I agree with you, the team done a great job in this film . And I think the movie is excellent. I haven't seen Oscar's and the BAFTA and I'm not sure if they already showed BAFTA here in Egypt. Thanks, rainmark. happy [CJay77]
I didn't watch that film but i so proud about that film because it won eight oscar award! basically the film based the Indian city of Mumbai! my favorite tamil music director won two oscar awards for his best performance! thanks! [stargroup29]
You should watch the movie, it is a very good. I'm sure most of Indian's are very proud of this film for winning 8 Oscar's. Thanks, stargroup. happy [CJay77]
happyHello cjay. I have seen the movie Slumdog Millionaire and for me it's a great movie. It shows what people do to survive in this life and to get what they dream of. Like in our country, we see a lot of poor people (young and old) trying so hard to earn money for a living and survive. Some of them gets lucky and some just fails. You should watch it and you'll see. It happens in our country. [djoyce71]
Hello djoyce! I have seen the movie and I think its excellent and the Child actor's are great . I understand what you meant about poor people in our country or in other places, and yes some gets lucky and I think it's also because they have a dream and they motivate themselves to reached it. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
i didnot watch the oscars but i did watch the movie.they really deserved the oscars(i would suggest many other movies too.,but as the saying goes,BEGGARS CANT WISHsad(I MEAN,I AM NOT THE ONE HANDING OUT THE OSCARS) [riyasam]
Glad to hear, you were feeling better, happy. I remember Salim chooses to be in the bad side, but in the end the love that he has for his brother and the good side of him remains. [CJay77]
hi cjay, I haven't watch this film too.I am also curious about this film and i am trying to find a copy.Anyways Congratulations to the winners. [dong1970]
Hi dong! I have watched the movie and really enjoyed and I'm sure you will too. Thanks for the response. happy [CJay77]
What is it about? What Genre of movie is it? (Horror, Comedy, Action, Thriller, etc) Who's in it? [Sherrypeck19825]
Hi! The movie was romantic love story and I'm not sure who are the actors, but there were Bollywood actors. I've heard the movie is produced by a British and directed by Danny Boyle. Thanks for the response, sherry. happy [CJay77]
hi CJay, :D i have not seen it too :D Because i seldom watch movies now a days. But i will try to watch it though if i have the time. Congratulations too to the winner even if they don't know me :D [mlegendr]
I have seen the movie now and really enjoyed it, the child actors are great, . When you get the time watch it, it's very good movie and you will like it. Thanks. happy [CJay77]