Slumdog gaining awards steam

We never doubted for a minute that Danny Boyle could do heartfelt, but can he do Oscar worthy?

Maybe he already has.

Sure, he's known and revered for "Trainspotting" and "28 Days Later," but there's also the sensitive little gem, "Millions," on his resume. Now, add "Slumdog Millionaire" as a feel-good potential breakout hit that's gaining significant Golden Guy momentum.

Audiences and critics have been digging the movie as it makes its rounds on the festival circuit, and it just picked up the People's Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a good indicator that even bigger things are in store for this rags-to-riches tale of a dirt poor Indian kid who wins the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"

And no, it's not subtitled (much), and yes it does have a Bollywood song-and-dance number. Sold yet? If not, go here, and know that this review calling "Slumdog" Boyle's best movie yet was written before all the Oscar chatter started.