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Lion

Lion

Score: 8.81 / 10

Release Date: December 21, 2016
Director: Garth Davis
Producer: Angie Fielder, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning
Studio: Entertainment One
Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Eamon Farren, Tannishtha Chatterjee
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 118 minutes

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Lion movie reviews

  • 9

    Lion

    Friday, December 16, 2016 10:57:24 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    An astounding delivery of what it means to be caring and what family means. A vivid portrayal of India and Australia. And the plight of children and poverty. It shows how family is close-knit and cares for one another even in extreme poverty and it shows the indomitable spirit that pushes us to search. It also shows the beauty of adopting parents who strive to make a difference in the world and in the lives of needy children. Altogether a gem of a movie. There are also striking scenes that show how Spirit is with us and communicates to us if we heed and pay attention. All actors are formidable including the lead Dev Patel. They also show the real people the characters are based on at the end of the movie. Some are very much alike , Nicole Kidman transforms herself remarkably and even the young Saroo looks like the actor child. A movie based on real events . At the end of the movie, it is poignantly stated how 800.000 children go missing per year in India. An epic movie worth very much going to see. Well made.

  • 9

    Lion

    Tuesday, December 13, 2016 7:36:56 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    I felt like breaking out in applause at the end, absolutely mesmerizing, grown men were crying it will pull at your heart strings, yet still leave you with such gratitude and love. I just wish it was was in wide release in all theaters. There's a lesson for everyone. Dev Patel and little Saroo are spectacular, Nicole Kidman wears your heart. An absolute MUST... if you don't get what you want from the this movie... watch it again.. you missed the message.

  • 9

    Lion

    Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:04:24 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Powerful

  • 7

    Lion

    Friday, November 25, 2016 2:32:08 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Saw it at TIFF, good movie, should win awards.

  • 9

    Lion

    Sunday, November 20, 2016 6:49:59 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    great Performance by all cast, very natural

  • 6

    Lion

    Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:07:06 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Good movie to watch