Based on Vikas Swarup’s novel Q and A, Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of an orphan (Jamal) from the slums of Mumbai, a petty thief, imposter and survivor. At twenty he finds himself on a TV quiz show – he answers every question correctly and becomes a national hero. But is he a cheat? The reasons he knows the answer to each question are spliced into the film as a series of flashbacks from his life.

Danny Boyle’s filmography including Shallow Grave (1995), Trainspotting (1996), A Life Less Ordinary (1997),The Beach (2000) contains moments of brilliance, but would anyone have predicted critical recognition in the order of 8 Oscars and 92 other awards for Slumdog Grossing 362 million so far, the film represents an astonishing box office success, critically acclaimed in the Western World and the subject of discussion among people in India and the Indian diaspora.

The film uses dazzling cinematography, breathless editing, driving music and headlong momentum to explode with narrative force, stirring in a romance at the same time. Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times.

Director Danny Boyle takes the bare bones of Vikas Swarup’s novel and turns the film into an electric, visceral, kinetic feast. Shubhra Gupta, Express India.

It’s got punch and narrative pizzazz a strong, clear, instantly graspable storyline its definitely got that quirky-underdog twinkle and the silverware glint of awards cant be far away. Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.