Millions (2004)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Danny Boyle

Writer:

Frank Cottrell Boyce (written by)

Release Date:

8 April 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Family

Tagline:

Can anyone be truly good?

Plot:

Ethics, being human and the soul all come to the forefront on this masterly-written, directed and acted, fun, very rare film when a 7-year old finds a bag of Pounds with a few days to spend before the currency is switched to Euros and learns what we are really made of.

Plot Keywords:

Euro | Money | Train | Saint | Robbery

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations

Cast

Alex Etel	...	Damian
Lewis McGibbon	...	Anthony
James Nesbitt	...	Ronnie
Daisy Donovan	...	Dorothy
Christopher Fulford	...	The Man
Pearce Quigley	...	Community Policeman
Jane Hogarth	...	Mum
Alun Armstrong	...	St Peter
Enzo Cilenti	...	St Francis
Nasser Memarzia	...	St Joseph
Kathryn Pogson	...	St Clare
Harry Kirkham	...	St Nicholas
Cornelius Macarthy	...	Gonzaga
Kolade Agboke	...	Ambrosio
Leslie Phillips	...	Leslie Phillips

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements, language, some peril and mild sensuality. (edited for re-rating)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Sweden:7 | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 | Canada:PG | Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | USA:TV-14 (TV rating) | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 (PCA #40907) | USA:PG (edited version) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:PG | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

East Lancs Steam Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

Pathé Pictures International

Trivia:

Instead of making cast and crew T-shirts, production donated the money to Water Aid, to build a well in Africa (like the family did in the film).

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: Though the film is set around the Christmas holiday, several shots show verdant foliage only likely to be seen in summer. Director Danny Boyle explains the season difference at 30:44 in the DVD commentary and says he was told it looks more like Umbria (sometimes called the green heart of Italy) than Manchester.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Damian Cunningham: [voiceover] The French have said au revoir to the franc, the Germans have said auf wiedersehen to the mark, and the Portuguese have said... whatever to their thing.

Movie Connections:

Features "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (1998)

Soundtrack:

Silent Night, Holy Night

A misunderstood picture

From reading the comments, I wouldn't judge this movie by the trailer. It really doesn't reflect what the movie is about. Just the way Fox cut it.

The ideas of the Euro and Money in general are really just used as creative tools. The real plot is quite brilliant, telling a great story of a very pure heart, a young boy and his brother. These two kids did an amazing job, one of which has had no previous experience.

I was fortunate enough to attend a special screening where Mr. Boyle showed up (San Fran). Thanks! I wish more directors did this :) I found it quite entertaining, funny, light and complex. A great way to relax after a long day of flying.

I commend Danny for trying something different, on the opposite spectrum compared to 28 Days and Shallow Grave.

A great movie for 2005!