As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of ``Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,'' flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.
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Like a puppy dog that's ready to sit on your lap and lick your face clean, "Slumdog Millionaire" is a movie that's come prepared to win you over. And, from what I've gathered, people are ready and willing to let it do just that. Not too long ago, I showed up at work one day to find a group of people standing outside the office (in 40-degree weather!) to get free passes for a recent preview screening of the movie. In all likelihood, this movie will be the sleeper hit of the holiday season. (Full review)