Review of Lion (2015) by Dawid M — 16 Feb 2017

Thoroughly calculated tearjerker which - out of 6 Oscar nominations - deserves only the one for cinematography.

This review of Lion (2015) was written by Dawid M on 16 Feb 2017.

Lion has generally received positive reviews.

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

I really liked it. Fascinating story and many remarkable plot points and lines of dialogue. Also, Dev Patel is only getting more attractive with age…

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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 Martyn H (14) 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 Craig F (523) on 16 Jul 2018

Among the feel goodiest of feel-good movies…

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By Robert K (393) on 25 Jul 2018

Garth Davis swooped in to seize 2016 with a movie that brought all the feels…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 09 Jun 2018

This movie is so well done! An amazing journey! Such a great film. And the Director and the cast were superb! Bravo! Lion! Bravo! Great story…

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By Alexa Dalby (160) for Dog and Wolf (160) on 18 Nov 2018

The final resolution doesn't disappoint. Director Garth Davis...handles the emotions in a way that is satisfying and unsentimental…

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By Joe L (766) on 13 Oct 2018

I watched this because my parents were watching it…

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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 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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