“Occasionally, far too occasionally, a film comes along that once again reminds you of the power of the cinematic experience: how movement, composition, light, colour and music can be stunningly shaped to create the most exquisite drama.”  Simon Weaving - Screenwize

“Like all good fairy tales, this outsize celebration of perseverance and moral triumph contains within it a deeper idea -- in this case, the relative nature of what we think we know, and what's worth knowing at all.”  Ann Hornaday - Washington Post

Real life for the poor of India is a struggle, full of cruelty and pain, and, make no mistake, this film shows you the pain.  Yet it leaves you with a warm glow, as you are seduced by the rags to riches story of a young man who finds himself in the hotseat of an Indian, Millionaire television quiz.  Danny Boyle spends a large part of the film showing us the shocking reality of life at the bottom of society, but there is always hope and determination by a few to rise from the pit to the very top.  In the process he shows us the very worst and the very best of humanity and a society which is transforming itself at breakneck pace into a powerhouse of the modern world.

Yes we know it was a commercial hit, but it’s a great film and as such deserves a place in our program.

Eight Oscars including Best Film, Director and Cinematography

Seven BAFTA Awards including Best Film, Director, Cinematography

Best Film, Director, Screenplay and Score, Golden Globes

and many, many more