Millions

A great, warm spectacle. The small actors in the main roles do amazing, the adults almost fail to keep up with them, and the video clip direction bursting with color is driven forward by the excellent music... Perhaps only Danny Boyle can so convincingly film such a diverse mix of genres as is on display here. He mixes a delightfully funny "children's" comedy with family drama, visions of various saints and saintly women, a satirical vision of Britain moving to the Euro, and it’s even a quirky thriller in the second half. Everything, admittedly, ends with a moralizing conclusion... But you know what? I don't think Millions could have asked for a better finale. (08/10/2012)

Danny Boyle really knows how to hit the mark with whatever he takes on, and Millions is no exception. I happened to catch it on a quiet Saturday morning, and honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. The premise is simple—kids stumble upon a bag full of money—and while there’s a bit of Christian moralizing, I just let that slide and enjoyed the movie for what it is. The story unfolds with some truly fantastic scenes, and though it’s not perfect, it’s a solid film. Given that it’s a comedy led by kids and directed by Danny Boyle, you really can’t be disappointed. Just remember, you’re watching a fun movie, not a sermon, despite what some might say. (05/11/2011)