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- xero69, on 11/03/2009, -0/+46OK seriously who didn't see this coming a mile away?
- PlatnumPlatypus, on 11/03/2009, -0/+41I've actually worked in a slum in Jaipur, India and New Delhi. The average houses are the size of the average American/suburbian bathroom (and that fits a family) and there is no such thing as silence at night within those mud-clay walls. Between the screams, traffic, insects, and light from the city, there is nothing we Westerners would call rest.
You can't take 7 years olds to the ritziest hotel in L.A, wine and dine them, treat them like American superstars, then place them back into a slum and expect them to welcome their old lifestyles with pleasure.
How does the taste of Western Wealth influence the childrens attitudes? Let me ask you this: how would you feel if you were given filet-mignon for a week after eating horse ***** for your entire life, then suddenly be fed ***** after you've tasted the best society has to offer?
It's better to not have tasted the steak than to have savored it for even a second in this case. They have what, eleven more years until they're able to move away? I'd be pissed to. Disrespect can only be a product of discontent of the situation. Should they be taught manners? Of course. Should they be emphathized with? Completely. - adeelarshad82, on 11/03/2009, -1/+33slumdog millionaire kids? but they are so last year
- kylescousin, on 11/03/2009, -1/+23Very few child stars grew up without any drug/violence or mental problems.Look at Drew barrymore, the olsen twins, Jodie Sweetin, Lindsay Lohan, ... just to name a few... These indian kids won't be an exception... Their relatively "easy" journey to success will limit them from working hard to achieve anything.
- whoaohh, on 11/03/2009, -0/+19BACK TO THE SLUMS!
- misterteenwolf, on 11/03/2009, -0/+17my only exposure to these kids was in slumdog millionaire. it would be hilarious to see them acting like divas in real life. i love a good contrast in personalities
- Shuk, on 11/03/2009, -0/+15To be fair one of the kids' father died, no doubt there's going to be some psychological issues there, combined with the fame and media attention.
- TriplePlay2425, on 11/03/2009, -0/+13I dunno about Christian Bale, he has some issues. Maybe not drug abuse (but maybe) or anything like that, he might just kind of be a jerk, but that may be because of his youth.
And Daniel Radcliffe is still pretty young, and who knows what he does when people aren't watching. I'm not saying he is a bad kid or has bad habits, but I'm just saying that he's still got a lot of life left to mess up. - drGt1987, on 11/03/2009, -0/+9There is a very small number of people who weren't spoiled by the fame
- TheDiggAbides, on 11/03/2009, -2/+10Daniel Radcliffe? Christian Bale? Shirley Temple? There's plenty who were fine off
- DeaderThanElvis, on 11/03/2009, -0/+7Your comment, like Yahtzee once said, is a beacon of hope among the piss-stained swampland that is the comments section of this page.
- Zippo, on 11/03/2009, -0/+5To be fair, if you were a poor, uneducated parent in the slums, would you know how do deal with them?
- iwashere2, on 11/03/2009, -0/+5You may have had high expecations by the time it was nominated for best picture. I went in before the hype and I thought it was a terrific film.
- oreobarbie, on 11/03/2009, -0/+5This is only news because those kids aren't American. If they were American or British, nobody would care.
- bubbachuck, on 11/03/2009, -0/+4the kids shouldn't be the ones promoting the film...period. they're traveling all over the world for promotional activities. not what a kid should be doing.
- evergrim, on 11/03/2009, -0/+3I could imagine Daniel Radcliffe as a peeping tom.
- alfunso3, on 11/03/2009, -0/+3Surprise, surprise!
Fame without proper parenting. - Grova, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2So are they in an overcrowded class and the teacher hits them with books like in the movie? :)
- Barackalypse, on 11/03/2009, -4/+6They receive a 6000 rupee a month allowance in a Country where the average monthly wage is only 3124 rupees a month. I'm sure India is full of millions of children who would have been happy to do the movie just for the catered lunch and a chance of even going to the school these kids are skipping. See the sort of mentality that money given for little to no work breeds.
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Average-In ... - ohplease, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2Remember when Time used to write relevant articles?
- pygmy, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2This is the normal progression for Indias Nouveau Riche. Mumbai is full of them.
- mikemehak, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2whoa.... not my problem
- vodka357, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2Looks like the film makers went above and beyond setting up a trust and all so they couldn't piss all their money away. This was a one shot deal, even the families had to know that. Unless Slumdog 2 is in post production I would say their movie careers are about over. I don't see any George Clooney's or Julia Robert's coming out of that bunch.
- iwashere2, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2The film has made hundreds of millions of dollars and yet the childrens allowance is less than $200 a month. Even if it is alot of money in India..that is still quite stingy on the film makers part..especially since they still have them working doing promotional events for the film.
- PlatnumPlatypus, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2I hear that Radcliffe kids exposes himself to the public for money. How terrible.
- diggaligg, on 11/03/2009, -0/+2as someone who likely enjoys a substantialy higher standard of living than Indian slum dwellers, I don't think you're in a position to pass judgement.
- diggaligg, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1"ha ha, we no longer have to live in ***** hole"
- chishi09, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1tsk tsk... the next lindsay lohan O_o
- PlatnumPlatypus, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1It's because I'm a platypus. Covered in PLATINUM.
- gvoakes, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1River Phoenix, too
- alfunso3, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1Didn't think of that. You are right.
Maybe the parents need to have some counseling. - BerateBirthers, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1The trust is to make sure the parents don't go all Gary Coleman and take all their money.
Worst family dynamic has to got to be where the kid is the family breadwinner. - CodeNameJeff, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1They are just like us, who hasn't heard of a kid growing up and acting out a bit?
- SuperMoses, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1They should have been paid properly in the first place rather than setting up some "trust". That way maybe they could afford personal mentors while they travel.
- BerateBirthers, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1It's probably like most children's trust. They get the bulk when they turn 18. Otherwise, the parents would probably just take it all at this point.
- dontlookleft, on 11/03/2009, -2/+3Can we get over this overrated movie and its lackluster actors already?
I sat in a theater for 13 hours watching every movie up for Best Picture...I never saw this one winning. What did I miss that was so amazing? - sodade, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1"sadder still to watch it die than never to have known it"
- mandarin, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1Make one hit movie and you get a trust fund. Why didnt I grow up like this?????
- ranon78, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1The problem is not with the kids per se, but with the parents. They see a rich foreigner paying money and want to milk him for all he was worth. Danny is trying do the right thing here, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to accept the demands by the parents, house, car etc.
In the midst of all this, the welfare of the children suffers. It is a correct decision to ensure that the students should attend school. - sodade, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1Oh god. I can see the new reality series now.
- bubbachuck, on 11/05/2009, -0/+1you're right. i'm not judging the kids. i'm judging the choices that the kids' managers are making are not in the best interests of the kids. i'm guess you could call me traditional: kids should be getting an education and preparing themselves for the world, not relying on one movie to carry the rest of their lives.
- kashk5, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1That's correct. $200 a month doesn't sound like much but it's actually more than most Indians make in a month. $200 comes out to about 9,500 rupees. Average Indian earns between 3,000 to 5,000 rupees a month. Plus, the kids get a lump sum when they turn 18 (with the stipulation that they be in school the whole time). Scroll down to the last paragraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/434 ... - SuperMoses, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1@kashk5: Please tell me when this alleged squandering happened, or are you just pulling it out of your ass?
@BerateBirthers: Instead they're slaves to their trust. They now risk losing it and only receive $120 per month. I would have to think a worse dynamic is tasting the life of fortune but still going back to the shanty towns you came from despite your enormous contribution to an extremely profitable movie. Just wait until those kids are old enough to see how badly they got screwed. - diggopolous, on 11/03/2009, -1/+2Why even bother going to school little slumdogs? ? Just use a little of your trust fund money and buy a degree from a diploma mill and go abroad on the H1B visa program, They'll even throw someone else out of a job to make room for you.
- JuanBSU, on 11/03/2009, -1/+2You're still upset that the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience didn't get nominated, aren't you?
- dontlookleft, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1I barely knew the film had existed. There were no high hopes of any kind. It was just unsatisfactory in my opinion. There are many other movies that were much better.
- Trick07, on 11/03/2009, -0/+1I know I am and screw you for taunting Jonas fans over their loss.
- kashk5, on 11/03/2009, -1/+1Actually, the trust was setup after the parents had already squandered the money that they had gotten the way you proposed.
- DJWilsonX, on 11/03/2009, -2/+2non-gangsta douchebag kids
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