His past efforts also prove that he’s not afraid to take on any genre, with Sci-Fi and Horror nestling comfortably alongside more homespun dramatic releases. From the first glimpses of the trailer of Slumdog Millionaire, it’s a little unclear as to which genre box this will fit in. Like many modern trailers, this gives away little about the actual plot – remember the days when movies’ entire storylines, including the endings, would be carelessly shown in teasers? Thank goodness then for the inspirational tones of Sigur Rόs that kick in towards the trailer’s final minute. Backed with images of Jamal trying to find a mystery girl, it becomes clearer that this is going to have a strong, romantic back story and a no doubt uplifting ending. The last time a mainstream Boyle movie tackled romance, he came up with the divisive A Life Less Ordinary. A film I happen to love, it’s also one that many people didn’t take to, its twee, kooky leanings too much for some. There are enough shots in this trailer too to suggest some off-kilter scenes; a glimpse of two people crashing out of a building several stories up certainly raises intrigue.  

title: “Slumdog Millionaire Trailer Review” ShowToc: true date: “2025-07-20” author: “Kendra Hansel”

His past efforts also prove that he’s not afraid to take on any genre, with Sci-Fi and Horror nestling comfortably alongside more homespun dramatic releases. From the first glimpses of the trailer of Slumdog Millionaire, it’s a little unclear as to which genre box this will fit in. Like many modern trailers, this gives away little about the actual plot – remember the days when movies’ entire storylines, including the endings, would be carelessly shown in teasers? Thank goodness then for the inspirational tones of Sigur Rόs that kick in towards the trailer’s final minute. Backed with images of Jamal trying to find a mystery girl, it becomes clearer that this is going to have a strong, romantic back story and a no doubt uplifting ending. The last time a mainstream Boyle movie tackled romance, he came up with the divisive A Life Less Ordinary. A film I happen to love, it’s also one that many people didn’t take to, its twee, kooky leanings too much for some. There are enough shots in this trailer too to suggest some off-kilter scenes; a glimpse of two people crashing out of a building several stories up certainly raises intrigue.