Review of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) by Roderick M — 31 Aug 2012

You should be forced to watch this movie! As good as the first Rocky when it comes to underdog films. It didn't win all those Oscars for sucking!

This review of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) was written by Roderick M on 31 Aug 2012.

Slumdog Millionaire has generally received very positive reviews.

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