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Millions (2005)
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Reviews Counted:151
Fresh:133
Rotten:18
Average Rating:7.4/10
Consensus: A charming children fable even adults can enjoy.
Rated: 12A [See Full Rating] for thematic elements, language, some peril and mild sensuality
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Genre: Childrens
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... 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]
Starring: James Nesbitt, Lewis McGibbon, Alex Etel, Jane Hogarth
Starring: James Nesbitt, Lewis McGibbon, Alex Etel, Jane Hogarth, Daisy Donovan, Christopher Fulford
Director: Danny Boyle
Director: Danny Boyle
Screenwriter: Danny Boyle
Producer: Damian Jones, Andrew Hauptman, Graham Broadbent
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Reviews for Millions
Take your kids to see Millions and soak up one of the most wonderful British family films in years.
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.
Boyle and Boyce bring a seriously askew sensibility to their work that never talks down to the kids.
A significant part of the film's appeal emanates from Alex Etel's amiable personality that glows through his performance of a boy attempting to live up to his greatest potential.
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
In sly, sweet and frequently funny terms, Danny Boyle pleads a compelling case for the fundamental goodness of mankind.
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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