Slumdog Millionaire

Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” is a gritty, vibrant portrait of Jamal Malik, a teen contestant on the Indian version of a popular quiz show who faces accusations of cheating. Through a series of flashbacks, the film unravels Jamal’s tumultuous upbringing in the slums of Mumbai, revealing how each life-changing event inadvertently prepared him to answer the show’s questions. With a mix of raw energy and emotional depth, Boyle captures the stark contrasts of Mumbai’s underbelly and the resilience of its youth.