Review of Lion (2015) by Jesse C — 16 Apr 2017

So moving! Great acting. Incredible story.

This review of Lion (2015) was written by Jesse C on 16 Apr 2017.

Lion has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mike V (837) on 20 May 2018

Sensational movie... a touching tale beautifully told. Mind-blowing cinematography and brilliant performance by Dec Patel…

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By Pamela Powell (127) for Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) (128) on 21 Aug 2018

Extraordinary performances, particularly from young Pawar, Patel and Kidman, create a memorable and emotional story of family, identity and…

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By Onan C (14) on 25 Feb 2018

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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 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 Art S (1,002) on 15 May 2018

Based on a true story, a moving uplifting story that is meant to bring tears of joy to your eyes. Except mine…

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By Randy B (299) on 11 Mar 2018

The ending of this movies hit me like a sledge hammer. I was just sitting there, thinking yeah, this is a nice little movie…

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By Paulo C (204) on 24 Oct 2018

I watched this movie using boxxy software a few days ago & honestly it has the most emotional storyline imaginable…

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By Damian Levy (62) for Jamaica Gleaner (62) on 07 May 2018

Lion may be based on a true story, but even so, it should be praised for the matter-of-factness in which it tells its story…

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