Ever notice that every blockbuster movie has the same fundamental pieces? A hero, a journey, some conflicts to muck it all up, a reward, and the hero returning home and everybody applauding his or...

Mumbai, India: Circa 1992-2006The setting of Slumdog Millionaire is unmistakable; India is practically its own character in this story. The frenetic pace and the vibrant colors are all distinctly I...

Many times when a movie is adapted from a novel, a lot of the original structure gets left out. Dangerous Liaisons (and the '90s kitschy classic Cruel Intentions) omitted the epistolary awesomeness...

Drama; RomanceSlumdog Millionaire is most easily classified as a drama. (This movie sure ain't a fun-filled romp about richie riches playing polo and eating shrimp cocktail, after all.) The narrati...

Hoo-boy. These two little words have caused a big old stir in the worlds of cinema and human rights… as well as raising questions about plain politeness.The title Slumdog Millionaire, catchy as i...

Slumdog Millionaire's iconic finale is nothing if not memorable. Sure it comes a little bit out of nowhere; one minute Jamal and Latika are sharing a tender moment in an empty train station—a muc...

PG-13The film was actually rated R by the MPAA upon release, but we think that's being a wee bit harsh. Don't get us wrong: this movie is not what you want to watch with your five-year-old niece. B...