Slumdog Millionaire - Oscar Winner, What's it about?

I haven't seen Slumdog millionaire yet, but because it won the Oscar's I certainly am. Anyway I started my research straight away. So what's it about?



It's about this kid who's about to win "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." One question away he gets dragged off on suspicion of cheating. This is where his story begins. He then tells of his adventures in Mumbai (where he grew up) and the apparent answers to the almost impossible questions just take form. In the end, it's just about life and love. It's cliche to think it's about a girl yet again. But it also reminds us how simple really life can be and how complicated we can make it.

That's the plot I guess, but if the Academy Awards think it's a great movie then I've got to go see it for myself.

Will he win a million dollars? Will he see the girl again?

And the Oscar Went to...

And here are the noted winners of the 81st Academy Awards

Slumdog millionaire won the following:

• Best Picture
• Best Directing
• Best Music
• Best Film Editing
• Best Sound Mixing
• Best Cinematography
• Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Now I'm going to have to watch this movie, because it has won so many awards - it's got me interested.


Best actor: Sean Penn in Milk
Best actress: Kate Winslet in The Reader

It's been said Kate Winslet has been nominated so many times it's about time she won. I wouldn't put it past her I guess. She's a pretty good actress

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button received accolades for Best Make-up, Best Visual Efffects and Best Art Direction. Many of my office mates say it's a beautiful movie. A masterful depiction of life, even without having to endure the beauty that is Brad Pitt

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger

I knew they'd give the best supporting actor award to Heath Ledger. It's a given once you die. But in fairness to him, he was awesome in The Dark Knight, much better than Batman I have to say

Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz

First they say for a Spanish actress, she's hot so I don't mind