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Before director Danny Boyle was winning accolades for Slumdog Millionaire, he shot a little film about two English brothers who fall into an incredible amount of money. In the film Millions, brothers Damian and Anthony re-locate to a new area of town with their father Ronnie. All three are still reeling from the death of Ronnie’s wife and the new house gives them a chance to move past the grief.

Damian is an imaginative little boy, always conscious of others and always willing to help. So, when a duffel bag full of British pounds literally falls into his lap, he’s motivated to use the money to help as many people as possible. His brother Anthony, in contrast, wants to keep the money to himself and use it for his own benefit. But complicating their situation is the fact that England will switch over to the Euro in only 14 days, leaving their cash worthless.

Millions is told from Damian’s perspective, and the fanciful special effects and vibrant colors throughout reflect Damian’s imagination and his view of the world around him. Each scene becomes a visual treat, especially the opening sequence when the two brothers venture on to the empty lot of their soon-to-be-built house. They start to imagine what the house will look like and as they dream, the house builds itself around them.

The film has a distinctive charm that’s brought out both through the wonderful visual elements and the performances. Alex Etel’s portrayal of Damian is heartwarming, and although the character is naive and innocent, he teaches us a lot about humanitarianism. Overall, Millions is a delightful story with identifiable characters, a solid plot, and an emotional appeal that doesn’t become overly sweet.

7 out of 10 stars