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Headlines. — Erik ( talk • contrib) 15:45, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
A few more headlines. Hope they help. Roomiebroom ( talk) 11:13, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Trying to meet your expectations as well. 67.103.188.122 ( talk) 14:42, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
Headlines. — Erik ( talk • contrib) 03:59, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
Slumdog actors show Mumbai's rags and riches. Details on child actors. Leave Sleaves 21:13, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
I suggest that the introductory summary of the film in the article's first paragraph is very inadequate:
"Set and filmed in India, Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who appears on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ( Kaun Banega Crorepati in the Hindi version) and exceeds people's expectations, thereby arousing the suspicions of the game show host and of law enforcement officials."
That is merely the context of the story and not the story itself. I have twice attempted to add the following sentence for further explanation:
"This causes him to review his apparently futile life of tragedy, betrayal, and abandonment, and to gain a sense of destiny in the intimate details of his experiences and in the companionship for which he has persevered."
However, this has been undone and labelled "vandalism" by "Crotchety Old Man" because it is "unverifiable." This seems outrageous to me as this is not my personal interpretation but the explicit claims of the movie itself and its creators. It is entirely verifiable.
I hope that, with support, either my suggested sentence, or a better one from another editor, may be added successfully to do justice to this great film. Isaiah40:28 ( talk) 14:10, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
and the host of the millionaire show such ruthless gangster bullies in this movie? Bingo Bob 07:45, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
Don't know if this should be included in the plot summary or not.. But why does the host give a false answer? How does the main character know that he's been fed a false answer? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.231.129.54 ( talk) 16:32, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
There's a scene where the police officer produces a coin, minted in 1968. He says the coin has been around for 24 years, which suggests the movie was set in 1992. (I may have those details slightly wrong, but they're close.) I know "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" did not exist in 1992, but what could explain this discrepancy? -- JackofOz ( talk) 23:50, 2 May 2009 (UTC) The director or writer not knowing enough about the world in which their film is set. 125.236.155.227 ( talk) 08:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
I remember watching the Oscars and being surprised at how when it won, it wasn't mentioned that it was the first foreign film to win Best Picture. It is a foreign film, right? -- 98.232.181.201 ( talk) 04:28, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
'After returning to their hotel room, Salim orders Jamal to leave so that he can have sex with Latika.'
No. Bad business if he did. He wanted to trade her. Actually no one knows the motivation and the Wiki author should not engage in speculation here. Especially when the storyline clearly shows he's wrong. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.136.55.229 ( talk) 01:05, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
There must be a better free-use poster image than the one being used. It would be nice to have one of the posters from the original release. The poster currently being used is from much later. Also, posters without critics statements (e.g. "Feel-good film of the year") are preferred. ask123 ( talk) 16:39, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
I removed this: "and Hinduism," becaus thearticle - the body of the article - never discusses any criiciss of Hinduism. (By the way, I watched the film and did not notice any criticisms of Hinduism). Also on a personal note, I am surprised no one faulted the film for its critical porrayal of India's police; they are porrayed a corrupt thugs. Did this actually not upset anyone in India? Slrubenstein | Talk 11:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)
Did the producers of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire have any qualms in allowing their show to be used in the movie? The host (Anil Kapoor's character) was a dishonest bully, and certainly represented the show in a negative light. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.248.189.9 ( talk) 17:01, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
Removed url http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/28/salman-rushdie-novels-film-adaptations
The Guardian site no longer has the Rushdie article "A Fine Pickle" as their rights expired. Ellsworth ( talk) 04:03, 1 December 2011 (UTC)
In the article, there is the following: "The film is seen by Parthasarathy (1999)". This does not makes sense because the idea is basically that a 1999 article discussed a 2008 film. How did this problem come about and how can it be resolved? Munci ( talk) 11:43, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
Why omit from the plot description that the movie implies that Salim coerces Latika into having sex with him? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 139.82.198.2 ( talk) 2015-10-22
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I noticed that on the Academy Award for Best Picture article the production companies are listed as Fox Searchlight and Warner Bros, but on this page Pathe is listed only as a distributor. On IMDB Fox Searchlight, Warner Bros and Pathe are listed as distributors and Pathe, Film4 and Celedor are listed as the production companies. Which one is correct? 74.231.46.68 ( talk) 13:37, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
When they escape from Maman and the boys are already on the train, Salim stretches out his hand to help Latika get on the train, and she grabs it. But then does Latika let go of Salim's hand or the other way around? I thought that she let go, but the article says she did. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.251.48.29 ( talk) 12:18, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
I have retained English as the only language in the infobox because, as per Template:Infobox film, "Only specify the language 'primarily' used in the film." Moreover, any Hindi spoken in the film has English subtitles, and a separate Hindi dubbed version of the film exists: Slumdog Crorepati. If anyone disagrees with me, explain here why. -- Kailash29792 (talk) 06:40, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
"Any Hindi spoken in the film has English subtitles". No, it doesn't. At least not in the version I have just finished watching on Fire TV. Indeed, as I don't speak or understand the language, I came here to find what happened in the picture
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Headlines. — Erik ( talk • contrib) 15:45, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
A few more headlines. Hope they help. Roomiebroom ( talk) 11:13, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Trying to meet your expectations as well. 67.103.188.122 ( talk) 14:42, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
Headlines. — Erik ( talk • contrib) 03:59, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
Slumdog actors show Mumbai's rags and riches. Details on child actors. Leave Sleaves 21:13, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
I suggest that the introductory summary of the film in the article's first paragraph is very inadequate:
"Set and filmed in India, Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who appears on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ( Kaun Banega Crorepati in the Hindi version) and exceeds people's expectations, thereby arousing the suspicions of the game show host and of law enforcement officials."
That is merely the context of the story and not the story itself. I have twice attempted to add the following sentence for further explanation:
"This causes him to review his apparently futile life of tragedy, betrayal, and abandonment, and to gain a sense of destiny in the intimate details of his experiences and in the companionship for which he has persevered."
However, this has been undone and labelled "vandalism" by "Crotchety Old Man" because it is "unverifiable." This seems outrageous to me as this is not my personal interpretation but the explicit claims of the movie itself and its creators. It is entirely verifiable.
I hope that, with support, either my suggested sentence, or a better one from another editor, may be added successfully to do justice to this great film. Isaiah40:28 ( talk) 14:10, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
and the host of the millionaire show such ruthless gangster bullies in this movie? Bingo Bob 07:45, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
Don't know if this should be included in the plot summary or not.. But why does the host give a false answer? How does the main character know that he's been fed a false answer? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.231.129.54 ( talk) 16:32, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
There's a scene where the police officer produces a coin, minted in 1968. He says the coin has been around for 24 years, which suggests the movie was set in 1992. (I may have those details slightly wrong, but they're close.) I know "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" did not exist in 1992, but what could explain this discrepancy? -- JackofOz ( talk) 23:50, 2 May 2009 (UTC) The director or writer not knowing enough about the world in which their film is set. 125.236.155.227 ( talk) 08:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
I remember watching the Oscars and being surprised at how when it won, it wasn't mentioned that it was the first foreign film to win Best Picture. It is a foreign film, right? -- 98.232.181.201 ( talk) 04:28, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
'After returning to their hotel room, Salim orders Jamal to leave so that he can have sex with Latika.'
No. Bad business if he did. He wanted to trade her. Actually no one knows the motivation and the Wiki author should not engage in speculation here. Especially when the storyline clearly shows he's wrong. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.136.55.229 ( talk) 01:05, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
There must be a better free-use poster image than the one being used. It would be nice to have one of the posters from the original release. The poster currently being used is from much later. Also, posters without critics statements (e.g. "Feel-good film of the year") are preferred. ask123 ( talk) 16:39, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
I removed this: "and Hinduism," becaus thearticle - the body of the article - never discusses any criiciss of Hinduism. (By the way, I watched the film and did not notice any criticisms of Hinduism). Also on a personal note, I am surprised no one faulted the film for its critical porrayal of India's police; they are porrayed a corrupt thugs. Did this actually not upset anyone in India? Slrubenstein | Talk 11:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)
Did the producers of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire have any qualms in allowing their show to be used in the movie? The host (Anil Kapoor's character) was a dishonest bully, and certainly represented the show in a negative light. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.248.189.9 ( talk) 17:01, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
Removed url http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/28/salman-rushdie-novels-film-adaptations
The Guardian site no longer has the Rushdie article "A Fine Pickle" as their rights expired. Ellsworth ( talk) 04:03, 1 December 2011 (UTC)
In the article, there is the following: "The film is seen by Parthasarathy (1999)". This does not makes sense because the idea is basically that a 1999 article discussed a 2008 film. How did this problem come about and how can it be resolved? Munci ( talk) 11:43, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
Why omit from the plot description that the movie implies that Salim coerces Latika into having sex with him? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 139.82.198.2 ( talk) 2015-10-22
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I noticed that on the Academy Award for Best Picture article the production companies are listed as Fox Searchlight and Warner Bros, but on this page Pathe is listed only as a distributor. On IMDB Fox Searchlight, Warner Bros and Pathe are listed as distributors and Pathe, Film4 and Celedor are listed as the production companies. Which one is correct? 74.231.46.68 ( talk) 13:37, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
When they escape from Maman and the boys are already on the train, Salim stretches out his hand to help Latika get on the train, and she grabs it. But then does Latika let go of Salim's hand or the other way around? I thought that she let go, but the article says she did. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.251.48.29 ( talk) 12:18, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
I have retained English as the only language in the infobox because, as per Template:Infobox film, "Only specify the language 'primarily' used in the film." Moreover, any Hindi spoken in the film has English subtitles, and a separate Hindi dubbed version of the film exists: Slumdog Crorepati. If anyone disagrees with me, explain here why. -- Kailash29792 (talk) 06:40, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
"Any Hindi spoken in the film has English subtitles". No, it doesn't. At least not in the version I have just finished watching on Fire TV. Indeed, as I don't speak or understand the language, I came here to find what happened in the picture
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