Review of Lion (2015) by Annabel F — 09 Feb 2017

Beautifully shot, well acted, incredible story. The young saroo is amazing!

This review of Lion (2015) was written by Annabel F on 09 Feb 2017.

Lion has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mahmoud R (9) on 09 Mar 2018

A great miraculous story, world class acting and an unforgettable emotional experience that will DEFINITELY leave you with tears…

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 02 Nov 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 William W (979) on 19 Sep 2018

Lion tells the endearing true story of a boy named Saroo and his turbulent journey of self-exploration…

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By William Bibbiani (788) for What the Flick?! (134) on 05 Jun 2018

Adoption is used a plot point in a lot of movies, but it is rarely explored this well...Here it's about also exploring why the people who raised…

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By Rendy Jones (321) for Rendy Reviews (320) on 29 Aug 2018

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By Sparky M (103) on 15 Apr 2018

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By Craig F (523) on 16 Jul 2018

Among the feel goodiest of feel-good movies…

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I watched this because my parents were watching it…

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