Slumdog Millionaire

[Lea]

Why is that suprising? It's on general release

Isn't it on limited release though?

 

[belboid]

as it's just won umpteen awards, I'd have thought it was getting a very wide release now, even if it hadn't done before

 

[Kanda]

Isn't it on limited release though?

It had a limited release in November 2008 in the States. Thought it was on general release here. *runs off to check*

Checked with Chan 4 friend, was released to 324 cinemas last Friday. Took £1.7m over the weekend, 2nd highest grossing film for the weekend after Role Models.

 

[belboid]

bloody ITN news gave away the ending in its report in the Golden Globes last night. Stupid sods, it was the only bit that might not have gone the way I was sure it was going to (iyswim), and they go and tell everyone what happens!

 

[DJWrongspeed]

another fine toilet scene, glad to hear MIA's music in the soundtrack hope she get's better known. Agree, it's a winner of a film. Don't think plot giveaways are a problem. It was kinda obvious after half hour what was going to happen.

 

[Kanda]

really?

I thought the title GAVE IT AWAY!!!!

 

[belboid]

It was kinda obvious after half hour what was going to happen.

well it is if its described as a 'feelgood movie' and the news tells you what happens...

And are you always so literal Kanda?

 

[William of Walworth]

Isn't it on limited release though?

Marius couldn't find it in his part of Wales, the same day. I thought it was on limited release too.

 

[Kanda]

Released in 324 out of roughly 775 cinemas in the UK

 

[belboid]

christ, are there really only 775 cinemas left in the uk? How sad.

 

[Kanda]

christ, are there really only 775 cinemas left in the uk? How sad.

According to CH4 PR person I just spoke to.

E2A: Approx 1067 towns in England, that's not that bad a number

 

[teuchter]

Saw this this evening and thought it was very good. A terribly cheesy ending but they just about get away with it on account of the rest of the film being so good.

I enjoyed the bit where there was a caller from Kingussie in the call centre having been there nearly meeting Bono just a couple of weeks ago; this however will be entirely irrelevant to anyone else so please ignore this sentence.

 

[foo]

i saw Danny Baker being interviewed by whassisface (Culture Show) and i'm puzzled. i read a book last year which was exactly this story. i can't remember the sodding book, and no one seems to refer to it.

does anyone know what i'm on about?

 

[Kanda]

Book is called Q&A

It's named in the credits.

 

[sheothebudworths]

I think you probably mean Danny Boyle, foo


Unless you really did see Danny Baker interviewed, in which case it's not surprising that you're confused, dear.





((((((((((( foo )))))))))))))

 

[foo]

ah brilliant, thanks Kanda

thought i was going mad (madder)

 

[foo]

I think you probably mean Danny Boyle, foo


Unless you really did see Danny Baker interviewed, in which case it's not surprising that you're confused, dear.





((((((((((( foo )))))))))))))

oh god i've done it again. i always call him Danny Baker, and i do know the difference - honest!

trust you to fuckin notice sheo.

 

[metalguru]

Danny Baker is quite famous enough already - don't want him getting extra credit for something he didn't do.

 

[bigbry]

Saw this yesterday and have to say, it's the best film i've seen in years. It's very rare that i don't lose interest half way through a film, but that was just excellent the entire way through. I'd go and see it again tomorow, given half the chance.
I want to read the book now

I read the book when it first came out in paperback. My other half booght it for me to take on holiday. I struggled to get into it in the first chapter but stuck at it as I didn't want to tell 'she who must be obeyed' that it was n't any good. Glad I stuck at it 'cos after that I couldn't put it down. Absolutely brilliant read.

Hoping to go and see the film next week.

eta - the books called Q & A by Vikas Swarup .

 

[middle C]

it is a mighty good film.

 

[tastebud]

the soundtrack has been despatched to me - yay

 

[bigbry]

I read the book when it first came out in paperback. My other half booght it for me to take on holiday. I struggled to get into it in the first chapter but stuck at it as I didn't want to tell 'she who must be obeyed' that it was n't any good. Glad I stuck at it 'cos after that I couldn't put it down. Absolutely brilliant read.

Hoping to go and see the film next week.

eta - the books called Q & A by Vikas Swarup .

This thread got me to read the book again - would recommend it.

 

[dynamicbaddog]

I heard Q & A serialised on the radio a few years back, and really enjoyed it. Just come back from seeing the film today and I thought it was amazing - best film I've seen in a long time

 

[Part 2]

glad to hear MIA's music in the soundtrack hope she get's better known.

That MIA tune was on the radio non-stop all Summer last year and been nominated for a grammy. Fairly well known I'd say.

Saw the film today. It's everything people told me, a great 2 hours well spent.

 

[zoltan]

just got back form teh Ritzy

It is a magnificent film - its makes you realsie what utter shite most modern releases really are

 

[Ranbay]

loved it we watched it last night

 

[The Groke]

Blimey - Urban united in critical acclaim shocka!

Surely someone will be along in a moment to declare it shit? (Atomic Suplex? Jeff?)



I have had the thing on my hard drive for a week now, but have not got round to watching it yet.

Perhaps I should.

 

[Strumpet]

I really want to see this after all the reviews from friends n few family members n now here.

 

[Gromit]

I knew I'd enjoy this film the moment it was advertised. When it started to win awards I began to worry that it might be shit. Cause it's mainly pretencious twats on these panels.

It was brill though.

 

[Part 2]

I have had the thing on my hard drive for a week now, but have not got round to watching it yet.

Perhaps I should.

You should!

Cheers for the heads up, just got a screener for my son to watch