Comments on: Slumdog Millionaire

By: Matthew S.

Matthew S. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:04:08 +0000

It’s one thing to have an opinion, but to outright light up the flame of dissent without even seeing it is something else. I’ve seen some bad movies in my time, and when I have a friend who has seen a movie and completely disagrees with me, I love a good discussion.
But if one of my friends starts knocking a movie, especially when I know they haven’t seen it for XYZ reason, it reminds me of someone who won’t eat something they’ve never tried before, because they don’t like it. “Well, how will you know unless you ry?” Yes, while I understand that many people get offended by nudity, especially children, I’m with Locke that it’s offensive to go off when proper context isn’t even being considered.
[Begin mild sarcasm]So if that’s offensive, then every child’s diaper, shampoo, and wipe commercial should be banned by the FCC for exploitation and nudity of minors…[End]

By: Locke Peterseim

Locke Peterseim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:47:46 +0000

Jacquie, I find it offensive that you would sound off on an issue in a film you have not seen.
The boy’s bare-butt nudity in this film is about the same as the old Coppertone sun-lotion ads with the dog pulling down the kid’s trunks.
Also, a note to you and others–if you use profanity in your comments (the big ones, the F-, S-, and C-words) they go automatically UNSEEN to the SPAM folder, where they will no doubt get lost mixed in with all the Viagra spam. We editors never even get a chance to see them unless we think to check the spam folder periodically as I was today.

By: jacquie

jacquie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:48:55 +0000

i find it offensive that you think child nudity is completly acceptable because the child is humiliated. i havent even seen this sh@t excuse for a movie. f#&king directors can ask over aged people to take there clothes off for a camera, not underage boys. saying its “non-sexual” is pathetic. it still violates the child and, whether you would like to think so or not, gives paedophiles material

By: Ray Watson

Ray Watson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:25:23 +0000

I thought this movie was less then good. Too much build up. I cannot recommend it.

By: selena

selena — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:19 +0000

this is the best movie i have ever watched!!!!!!!!

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:01:50 +0000

I thought this movie was terrific as well. Definitely sad due to the living conditions and treatment of women/children, but the film has spurred interest in the culture, which is not a bad thing.
The story was romantic, which I didn’t expect, and the ending with the dance scene was uplifting.

By: Barack Obama

Barack Obama — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:47:37 +0000

Great movie. Now, I know why it got best picture.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:27:08 +0000

I don’t think John was serious. His spelling was so bad that I think the post might have been satirical. In my opinion, all signs point to troll.

By: Locke Peterseim

Locke Peterseim — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:29:11 +0000

Right, Shannon — that was the only scene (with Salim and the peppers) that I could even imagine he might possibly, in a LONG stretch, be MAYBE referring to. And of course that is, like we both said, just a humorous bit of prank stuff where you see a little boy’s bare butt. Nothing sexual about it in the least.
John, if you come back to read this, could you please elaborate on what you are referring to? What specific scenes did you either find offensive or did you hear about somewhere?

By: Tracey

Tracey — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:05:48 +0000

Learn how to read and write before posting comments. You sound really stupid and uneducated.