I've read reviews that dismiss this movie because of the violence (necessary to the plot and to describe the protagonist's struggles). Other reviews are condescending because of its happy ending (Financial Times dismissed it out of hand). All of these are off the mark. This movie combines the struggles of any underdog movie ("Rocky" etc.) with a great plot. It's a great movie--and after all, sometimes the golden globe awards get it right! Congratulations to Slumdog.