Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- Does Slumdog Millionaire make you think about poverty in a different way? What are you grateful for after watching the movie? Is Jamal a compelling hero? Is he easy to root for? Why or why not?
- Is Salim a sympathetic character? Why or why not?
- Is Latika a strong and empowered character? Why or why not?
- How might Slumdog Millionaire be considered a "fairy tale" of sorts?
- What sparks Salim's decision at the end of the movie to sacrifice himself?
- What do you think of the ending, and the "Jai Ho" credits sequence? Was it a fitting finale? Or did it leave something to be desired?
- Jamal emphasizes and re-emphasizes that it is his destiny to reunite with Latika, but is his success in this pursuit really an act of fate? Or are there other factors in play?
- If Slumdog Millionaire had a sequel, what story might it tell?
- Is it at all problematic that this movie about India was written, directed, and produced by Westerners from Great Britain? Why or why not?
- Does the story give us faith in humanity? Why or why not?