Well,the consensus of IMDb obviously thinks the opposite.
And the oscar judges;important people of film-making progresses (People that has much more knowledge about the business than %99 of the people on IMDb) also thinks the opposite.
But instead of wondering why you didn't like this masterpiece;you cry around telling people this is overrated.Now you guys can go back to your sad virtual lives on IMDb.
If the consensus of IMDb obviously thinks the opposite And the oscar judges;important people of film-making progresses (People that has much more knowledge about the business than %99 of the people on IMDb) also thinks the opposite. Why bother posting this? Maybe instead of trying to start arguments with strangers on the Internet to distract you from your pathetic existence.
"I look at my red hands and my mean face and I wonder 'bout that man that's gone so wrong."
This was a very good movie in my opinion, but it's certainly not the best movie I've ever seen. People don't realize on the whole that there are many films that feature India that aren't vibrant and exciting in the same way as "Slumdog", but they are deeper, complex cultural commentaries. "Monsoon Wedding", for example, blew me away, and I consider it a notch above "Slumdog"; it's more subtle, less idealistic/crowd-pleasing. Some people don't do subtle, they go the the theatre to see a movie, something dramatic and cinematic. It just depends on the viewer.
shareThe word overrated is easily the most overused and, overrated word in history. Oh, and anyone who doesn't like Slumdog can (In my best Shawn Spencer imitation) Ssuuckkkk Iiiiittt!
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The word overrated is easily the most overused and, overrated word in history. Oh, and anyone who doesn't like Slumdog can (In my best Shawn Spencer imitation) Ssuuckkkk Iiiiittt!
Very long, critical review....did you really watch this movie? Salim was his brother.
'The stupid movie is so improbable AND biased created by a english indian comedian "Danny boyle"' ...
... except that it was based on the book 'Q&A' by Vikas Swarup, who was born in Allahabad, India.
Oh - just marvellous! What a gem this post is! Especially:
The stupid movie is so improbable AND biased created by a english indian comedian "Danny boyle",
I've just recently watched this fascinating movie and I can actually understand what the praise is all about.
It ranks easily as one of the best movies I have ever watched. Truly captivating thing.
Some people, however, will never forgive the fact that this movie dared to win so many Oscars- what, a movie set in Indian, with Indian actors and a "Bollywood" feel dared to become succesfull in the world of shallow blockbusters such as "The Hunger Games"?? Are we supposed to accept that so calmly??
I myself don't like to use the term "overrated" often 'cause I, too, believe it is overused. That being said, Slumdog Millionaire is very overrated. It's boring. There's no substance. Some kid wins Who Wants to be a Millionaire because each question happens to derive from a life experience he's had? Implausible, melodramatic film with no likeable characters whatsoever. How The Wrestler didn't win over this (or even get nominated!) is beyond me. That story has heart, emotion, character development, and is, well, entertaining! Artistic films are all well and good, and as a former film student I love them, but you also have to entertain your audience. Slumdog was so boring. Put it up there with Life of Pi, The Hurt Locker, and Milk as the most recent overrated films.
sharePeople use the word overused as if it is a fact, something that's been proven.
What people don't realise is that it isn't fact but simple opinions. You thinking it's overrated doesn't make it overrated.
And yes the term overrated is overused. And overrated.
the term overrated is overused
Some people, however, will never forgive the fact that this movie dared to win so many Oscars- what, a movie set in Indian, with Indian actors and a "Bollywood" feel dared to become succesfull in the world of shallow blockbusters such as "The Hunger Games"?? Are we supposed to accept that so calmly??
You sound like the crybaby actually bro.
Ever not liked a movie that critics rate highly?
Are you kidding me?? It couldn't possibly be overrated IF PEOPLE DIDN'T ACTUALLY PRAISE IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Do you know what overrated means?
Also, changing your opinion due to general opinion is super silly. This gotta be the dumbest thread on IMDB.
I don't think it was overrated, but I didn't like it. Didn't hate it, didn't like it. Good movie. 6/10
6/10 = Didn't love it, didn't hate it, but wouldn't watch again.
7/10 = Liked it, might watch again.
I think the 8/10 consensus is fair and I see how it was very well-received.