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Millions (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 148 Fresh: 130  Rotten:18 Average Rating: 7.4/10
 
Consensus: A charming children fable even adults can enjoy.
 

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Rated: 12A

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Theatrical Release: 27-05-2005

Synopsis: It is rare that a family film is both visually sophisticated and emotionally nuanced. MILLIONS, the fantastical tale of two British brothers and the large sack of cash literally dropped onto them from the sky, is just that--a multi-layered, majestic feast for both the eyes and the mind. Young... It is rare that a family film is both visually sophisticated and emotionally nuanced. MILLIONS, the fantastical tale of two British brothers and the large sack of cash literally dropped onto them from the sky, is just that--a multi-layered, majestic feast for both the eyes and the mind. Young brothers Anthony and Damian Cunninham, whose initial response to their unexpected fortune is a Robin Hood-esque spree of charity, have only one week to spend their 265,000 British pounds before their nation switches over to the Euro. Though the premise may seem trite or predictable, unexpected details--including Damian's ability to see visions of saints and the recent death of the boys' beloved mother--add complexity to the story. As the 7- and 9-year-old Cunningham brothers, lead actors Alex Etel and Lewis McGibbon prove to be those exceptional child actors who are appealing without being precious and their understated, mature performances add gravity to a largely whimsical film. Danny Boyle, the director best known for stylishly violent films TRAINSPOTTING and 28 DAYS LATER, might seem an odd man to helm this comparatively innocent movie. However, Boyle's visual and narrative gifts turn out to be perfectly suited to this modern day fable, adding much-needed flavor to a genre that is all too often ignored by cinematic talents. [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: James Nesbitt, Lewis McGibbon, Alex Etel, Jane Hogarth, Daisy Donovan

Director: Danny Boyle
Screenwriter: Danny Boyle
Producer: Damian Jones, Andrew Hauptman, Graham Broadbent

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 3, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Widescreen - 2.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Surround - Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish, French - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Danny Boyle - Director, Frank Cattrell Boyce - Writer
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Fox Searchlight Trailers
  • 3. Product Trailer - Soundtrack

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05/27/05
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Take your kids to see Millions and soak up one of the most wonderful British family films in years.

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05/22/05
Joe Utichi
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A subversive fable from one of the UK's most engaging filmmakers, Millions sees director Danny Boyle transform a kiddie movie into a painfully accurate portrait of British consumerism.

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05/21/05
Jamie Russell
BBC
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10/30/04
Matthew Turner
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Boyle and Boyce bring a seriously askew sensibility to their work that never talks down to the kids.

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09/26/04
Rich Cline
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05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
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This wonderfully original must-see film is a small miracle itself.

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01/24/06
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
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Touching and fearless.

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11/18/05
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)
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Corrupted by a hideous paternalism.

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11/01/05
Walter Chaw
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09/26/05
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Danny Boyle’s heart is in the right place and there are some fun moments, but it can’t quite overcome its inherent flaws as a slightly over manipulated work

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08/30/05
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In sly, sweet and frequently funny terms, Danny Boyle pleads a compelling case for the fundamental goodness of mankind.

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08/16/05
Jonathan R. Perry
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08/13/05
Sydney Morning Herald
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Director Boyle continues to genre hop but Millions, a quirky comedy punctuated by unnecessary digressions, nicely fits the "childhood fantasy" bill.

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07/21/05
David N. Butterworth
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Um filme que faz bem à alma e ao coração.

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07/08/05
Pablo Villaca
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A cute film, heartwarming to a fault, and a sure crowd pleaser.

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06/18/05
Jim Chastain
Norman Transcript
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Very engaging and charming and it is told with wonderful style and imagination.

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06/12/05
Robert Roten
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I hesitate to say that this is a family film. That phrase too often conjures up, at least for adults, cutesy-poo animated features aimed squarely at the younger set.

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05/23/05
Linda Cook
KWQC-TV (Iowa)
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