Review: Slumdog Millionaire blu-ray

The makers of Slumdog Millionaire must have known their film was terrific, but surely could not have anticipated the level of success the movie has had.

Lauded by critics and the public alike, Slumdog Millionaire is based on an Indian novel called “Q and A” and follows the story of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an orphan who is on the verge of winning Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

The audience is taken on a wild ride through Jamal’s childhood and early teen years, both of which he shares with his brother and love interest.

A number of unsavoury characters come his way, and one of the most impressive elements of the storyline is how Jamal manages to maintain his innocence and integrity in the face of the evil that often surrounds him.

The cinematography of Slumdog Millionaire is surely one of its main drawcards, and a fantastic range of scenes – centred on Mumbai and later the Taj Mahal – grace the screen.

Even though the actor’s are not internationally recognised, they all will be after Slumdog Millionaire. A strong cast of child actors really lead the way.

There is a touch of Charles Dickens to Slumdog Millionaire and it is surely a film that will be remembered for years to come.

The Slumdog Millionaire bluray will be available in 2009.