Newcomer Dev Patel stars as Jamal Malik, an 18-year old boy growing up in the slums of Mumbai. This slumdog is about to participate in the experience of a lifetime though, as a contestant on India’s “who wants to be a millionaire,” with the chance to win 20 million rupees. The journey to victory is not easy though. As Jamal continues to answer the show’s questions correctly, he is suspected of cheating and is taken in to the police for a rough questioning session. Now, he must prove that his ability to answer the questions comes purely from his personal experiences from growing up in the slums. The film emphasizes pressing on and fighting for what you want. It also stresses the importance of being honest and authentic in life, no matter what you are faced with. This movie opened my eyes to a completely different culture, where nothing is ever certain, and the fight for survival is much more difficult. I enjoyed it immensely, and was astounded at how well the different parts of the story came together to create one beautiful piece of work. The soundtrack was an experience in itself as well, infused with upbeat electronica and traditional bollywood vocals. I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in other cultures, or just looking for a comedy, action, and romance film all rolled into one. I give it five stars out of five. Running time: 120 minutes. Rated r for some violence, disturbing images and language.