| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Boston Globe
Ty Burr |
"I'll keep this simple: Cancel whatever you're doing tonight and go see Slumdog Millionaire instead. " more... |
A |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"This is a breathless, exciting story, heartbreaking and exhilarating at the same time..." more... |
A |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips |
"...a ruthlessly effective paean to destiny, leaving nothing to chance." more... |
B |
E! Online
Skylaire Alfvegren |
"...spacious meld of old, old-school Hollywood and traditional Indian saga..." more... |
B+ |
filmcritic.com
Chris Cabin |
"Since when has sheer energy been reason enough for critical praise?" more... |
C- |
Hollywood Reporter
Peter Brunette |
"...a solidly entertaining and energizing film..." more... |
B |
New York Post
Lou Lumenick |
"...just may be the most entertaining movie I've ever labeled a masterpiece in these pages." more... |
A |
New York Times
Manohla Dargis |
"...makes for a better viewing experience than it does for a reflective one." more... |
B- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"...draws the viewer in, immersing him in a fast-moving, engaging narrative featuring a protagonist who is so likeable it's almost unfair." more... |
A- |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"What I feel for this movie isn't just admiration, it's mad love." more... |
A- |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"Doesn't hit its stride until the last 30 minutes, and by then, it's just a little too late." more... |
C+ |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"...exhilarating and sweeping..." more... |
A |
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