Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Unfortunately, the rest is incidental disco-lite dross, with a couple of bland bumpers and a little East-meets-West fusion thrown in for good measure. The three M.I.A. tracks would’ve made a solid EP.
  2. Like the film, the soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaire is all curry-flavored ghetto fabulousness.
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. VikramM
    May 27, 2009
    10
    A perfect 10. The film and the soundtrack create a fabulous mixture of pulse throbing energy. Jai Ho in true Indian style epitomizes what A perfect 10. The film and the soundtrack create a fabulous mixture of pulse throbing energy. Jai Ho in true Indian style epitomizes what every person who visits India feels - triumph inspite of the odds. A R Rahman has long been considered the best music director in India - with this album the world takes notice of that fact. Jai Ho! Full Review »
  2. JuanP
    Mar 19, 2009
    0
    7.9 points for it?, its only ghetto and pseudo-dance music, I can't stand Jai Ho its so stupid song, like the rest of the album.
  3. PeterP
    Mar 19, 2009
    0
    That's terrible, Why it wins two Oscars?! I don't understand, maybe is a signal from the end of the world.