Review of Lion (2015) by Andy T — 17 Apr 2017

Awesome true story! Thrilling and emotional!

This review of Lion (2015) was written by Andy T on 17 Apr 2017.

Lion has generally received positive reviews.

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By David C (2,598) on 14 Feb 2018

It would be hard for any viewer to not warm to the true life tale that is the centre piece of Lion…

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By Kal S (13) on 03 Nov 2018

Cinematic story telling at its finest. Through the eyes of one boy, we see (and experience) the worst and best of humanity…

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By Sparky M (103) on 15 Apr 2018

A little cliche and predictable, but -seeing as it's a true story- I guess you can't really knock it for that…

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By Geoff A (86) on 03 May 2018

A very moving true story. And some of the cinematography is amazing. Very well acted - especially by the little boy at the beginning…

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By Craig F (523) on 16 Jul 2018

Among the feel goodiest of feel-good movies…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 25 Mar 2018

Great movie for my 500th RT reviewed: Moving and mysterious. Excellent attention to the details…

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By Sean Mulvihill (414) for FanboyNation.com (414) on 30 Oct 2018

I would've liked the movie a lot more if it remained focused on the struggle for Saroo to find his cultural identity as opposed to his extensive…

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By Doug T (53) on 02 Jun 2018

Moving, powerful and nuanced....a great movie…

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By Nicolas W (100) on 26 Sep 2018

The whole movie leads up to an ending that will move even the coldest of hearts. Dev really made me aware of him in this one…

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By Jaby Koay (32) for GET Jaby (54) on 26 Aug 2018

I felt like the directing was understated...just trying its best to tell a good story, and to communicate as effectively as possible…

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