it’s a great film,not only because of it‘s moving story, but also the way the director uses to express the actor‘s feeling and changes of India.

刘珏, 苏州, China

This movie was truely captivating! Now I know why it won movie of the year! I had no idea it would keep my attention from beginning to end. The child actors who played Jamal, Salim, and Latika were incredible, especially Jamal. A real feel-good movie!

Pam Perry, Mandeville, LA, USA

A truly outstanding movie, it keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, finishing with a perfect touch that satisfies. The entire movie is deeply moving and depicts the beauty and energy of India. It's truly feel-good: because it shows that one can overcome despite their past tragedies.

Caroline M, US,

One thing is, the story is a lot more complicated - just read "Q & A", the novel on which the film is based.
Second, this film manages to bring in the message most Bollywood films couldn't; practically ALL of them have a great fable, but the staging/filmlng is normally poor.

Elena, Duzce, Turkey

i found this movie a bit hard to follow at times and quite disturbing in some parts. however, it did hold my attention and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. even though the violence was hard for me to watch. i thought it was a great film

Nick, kittanning, United States

What a disappointment after all the hype. How can anyone call this a feel good movie, noisy, overbearing and far too much violence. Watching a child having his eyes burnt out is no form of enjoyable entertainment , how can this be feel good !!!!!.

Mal, Liverpool, Great Britain

I too felt like leaving after they burned the boys eyes out, but stuck through the whole film to the end. After just coming back from my 1st trip to India I can only hope that this film is used for a higher goal to create awareness of extreme poverty and hardship in 3rd world countries.

Tamsin, Cheltenham, UK

The most fantastic film i've seen in a long time, incredibly moving!

Louise, Portsmouth, UK

A fantastic film worthy of its Academy Awards. Interestingly, the plot contains echoes of the legend of Rama whose life, like Jamal's, is a journey through hardship. Rama's wife, a vision of perfection, is kidnapped and he fights battles to release her. He is often pictured with her and his brother.

Michael Pattison, Wuhan, China

Juno, you are still two-thirds away from WHOLE story--too early to judge it. Believe me, it's a beautiful movie. It's really a feel-good movie.

Josiah, Bulacan, Philippines

To feel really good, Juno, you have to feel really bad to start with.

ewen windham, Cambridge, UK

I walked out of this miserable film one-third through it. Why anybody would pay to see such poverty, misery and sexual child abuse, all kinds of child abuse, is totally beyond me. What is the world coming to? How could anybody say this is a "feel-good" movie? They are sad, sad people.

Juno, nyc, usa

This film picked every emotion out of me.... It truly is a fantastic film!

Tara, Manchester, UK

I think that this it is a realy enjoyable film, it shows emphasis to the reality of Mumbai, I say this as I have watched many "Bollywood" movies and I feel that they do not give an accurate amount of reality into such a history. I would definitely watch this film again.

Ray, Bristol, Uk

Helen, go to India and you'll understand the Bollywood ending much better. Courage and optimism in the face of extreme adversity is what it's about. And the will to laugh and smile despite such hardship. Westerners could learn A LOT from india's underclass.

Dom, London ,

I am surprised that despite living in Chennai, Sample refuses to accept the horrors and the reality that a "great nation" such as India host.

Salim, New Delhi, India

This film captures everything a great film should. It has drama, humour, excitement and sentiment all set in what is a realistic view of Bombay 10-15 years ago. Ok the storyline is a little far fetched in parts if you look too deeply into it, however this takes nothing away from this masterpiece.

Ant, Chester,

It was certainly a great movie, but a critic described it as "the feel-good movie of the year"? Really?

I don't understand is why Dev Patel got no love at the Oscars. He carries the movie, acting-wise and does a very good job, in my opinion. Oh, well. I'm sure there will be plenty of opportuniti

Steph, Durham, County Durham

Horrible Movie. Couldn't watch even half of the movie. India is a great nation. To degrade India to this extent is a shame. Danny Boyle should be ashamed of himself for letting down a country like India rich in traditions and value.

Sample, Chennai, India

Was the stylised 'Bollywood' ending intended as a scathing and cynical attack on the hypocrisy of Indian society? because that was the distinct impression I got after experiencing a pretty harrowing and distressing insight into Indian poverty.
Certainly not a 'feelgood' film but worth watching.

Helen, Bath, U.K

well it was a facinating movie..i loved to watch it....the two childrens were mind blowing...they did a awsum job, if i were the director i would have certainaly attributed the sucess to those childs...specially the music given by the genius A.R REHMAN is marvellous..and it really deserves oscar.

israr, islamabad, pakistan

How anyone in their right mind could describe this film as feelgood escapes me. Are we supposed to just forget about the hideous child cruelty and the ravaging poverty depicted in the film? oh sorry, I forgot, it's OK, a slum kid won some money so that makes it OK after all. Pathetic storyline.

Liz, Brighton, UK

So glad it had a soft ending, there were so many parts that had a serious note, which reflect not just life in slums in India, but also S. America, Africa, etc etc. It had my heart pounding, just thinking about my 5-yr old son! Sod the cynics, it's popular culture that changes the world!

Liz Shaw, Prestwood, Bucks

This, to me, is the perfect film. It has everything you could wish for and I absolutely loved it. I don't know why they say half of it is in Hindi as that's not my recollection at all. The kids were especially fantastic. The whole thing was just a joy and I want to do the dance at the end !

Jackie, Farnham, UK

I have to say that this film didn't exhilarate me like I expected. I think it glamorizes poverty and suffering. It has its moments sure but overall it left more questions than answers.

Aodan Glynn, London, UK

An absolutely brilliant movie, I couldn't stop raving about it afterwards. I truly feel sorry for the people who disliked it, what could possibly inspire them in life?

Bob, Albury,

A tear jerker with tons of ingredients , a tough childhood to a brutal manhood, murder and mayhem, as well as quite tongue in cheek with vicious elder brother redeeming himself in the last clip. The closing sequence with a reverberating if soppy dance routine- loved it to bits.

joe, Sliema, Malta

Very average movie.

"Salaam Bombay!" was in another league.

Bob, London,

When a great movie is made, the director and his team take some artistic liberty in a realistic backdrop. I have lived in Bombay for years and depiction of Dharavi slum (world's largest filthiest) is simply what it is Afterall, the director tells a fictional story. It's not a documentary

swapan Chatterjee, vancouver, Canada

Everything about this movie is superb - the acting, editing cinematography, choreography and especially the soundtrack, which totally grabs you, and unusually, unlike in many films, works throughout all the scenes. & Salim's ringtone! From the theme of a 2004 Rahman.film. (free 2 download). See it!

Michael, London, UK

I had to leave the movie only a third through-The cruelty that the children had to endure was too terrible. I can't imagine feeling "good" after this movie. I am dreaming about the horrible reality of the boys' lives.

linda, ashby, ma, usa

6) The greatest flaw in the storyline is that programmes like 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' and 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' are NOT telecast live. As a result the entire structure of the film becomes unrealistic. For a film that boasts of being realistic such a flaw cannot be overlooked.

Sambit, Bombay, not Mumbai, India

What a fabulous film, dark but also romantic, funny... everything! Loved the light hearted Bollywood scene at the end which kind of makes you think 'it's just a story'. Made me cry, but I'm not sure why.

Fran, New Forest, UK

This is a rare film that jumps out from beyond the screen and blurs fiction and reality. It is massively energetic and exceptionally moving. Having recently spent four months travelling in India I was just blown away by how accurately it captured Mumbai's energy and tragedy. 21st century Dickens.

tony, Worcester, UK

I liked it and the music.

Melissa, Philadelphia, USA

I have yet to see the movie, but I know it must be a gr8 movie..for what my daughter who has been studying in the U.S and not visited Mumbai since the past 3 years told me, when I asked her for her comments on the movie...she said just this, " it was a trip back home ma" .All said in that one line.

Vj, Mumbai, India

Wow, what fantastic story. Great performances all throughout.
Something for everyone.
Hope the kids get a special mention at the awards.

Dennis, Birmingham, UK

truly the best in quiet awhile.audience bust in applause at end, and sat back down to watch the infectious credits, and clapped for the second time. have never seen that in the cinema.

richard hackett, philadelphia, usa

The best film for a long time. Surprisingly uplifting despite some truly horrific scenes. The music is excellent. Can't recommend this enough.

Angie, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Dave, I feel sorry for you mate. The inability to just apply a willing suspension of disbelief and enjoy a truly great movie is a serious handicap.

I was dubious about going, but it was one of the greatest cinematic experiences of my life, the soundtrack was ace and the feelgood factor 100%.

Kim, Carlisle,

The construction reminds me "Once upon a time in America", very well done. Great movie and great musics.

Carl, London, UK

Excellent movie. A must watch to see how kids are treated in the slums of India. A true but very sad reflection and divide between the rich and poor.

Alisha, London, UK

Went to see this film without having any idea about the plot or the setting and really enjoyed one of the best films I have seen in the last tweve months. A feel good factor triumphs in the predictable climax but overall a very good piece of cinema.

David Haughton, Doncaster, UK

A combination of a 21st century Les Miserables and Bollywood. Like Hugo's great novel the film (and presumably the book on which it's based) shows great sympathy for those at the bottom of the social pile. True insight into the exploitation and debasement of children living in slum conditions.

Phil , Birmingham, United Kingdom

Great film.. with an underbelly of prized emotions.
A must watch for the entire world. A special mention of the underplayed love story between Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto, tugs at your heart and so does AR Rahman's scintillating music.
Go for it!

Krish Mukerji, Mumbai, India

Saw it abroad 2 months ago + again today. Found it seriously disappointing: mostly two-dimensional characters, no shading; bullet-speed editing in many places to manufacture so-called tension + excitement; even suspending disbelief, a really preposterous storyline; but a great score + cinematography

Dave, London, UK

Yes, definitely a wonderful film after a long time....
Must watch... specially all the aspect of the film making has come together to make this a special product -Direction - Script - Camera - .Costumes ... wow.... all are superb... But How can we miss BRILLIANT music by A R Rehman.?????

Anand B, Mumbai, India

An excellent movie but with a serious message - nothing really "feel good" about it. A very deep and fast moving film that exposes the underbelly of Mumbai! A triumph of love against all adversity.

G Singh, Shepshed, UK

A Wonderful Film. Thoughtful,entertaining and captivating Superb performances. Brilliantly shot.
I was never bored for a minute.......very unlike me.
A welcome relief from the usual American garbage eg 'The Wrestler'.

Eva, Surrey, England

Will watch it but it seems to have changed the novel quite a bit. Here he and the Muslim boy are brothers - in the book (Q and A) he had no religion, he was 'Ram Mohamed Thomas', thus merging the 3 great religions. Oh, and he'd won the quiz already by the time he was arrested.

Rom Samms, Knowle, UK

Danny must be congratulated for making such a touching international movie right under the noses of the Bollywoodwallas.In addition,it was the musical genius of A.R.Rahman that supported the film throughout, with his magical background score.I predict at least 3 Golden Globes and Oscars.

Mohan Chopra, London, United Kingdom

Excellent,excellent, movie will arouse all your emotions an absolute must see. Everyone I told to see it loved it.

Danny Ward, Atlanta , USA

One of the best movies of year 2009. I just loved it to bits

Meh, London,

This movie moved me, from darkness to light. It was well worth the price of the ticket!

Dan Hines, Yorktown VA, USA

It is good movie with the reality of slums. I have seen movies on slum life and they normally have unhappy ending. I was happy to see a jovial ending.

Jags, Delhi, India

amazing must see movie...

Ritz, birmingham,

A good movie. Bit of a 'soft' ending, however.

John, London,