Review of Lion (2016) by A.o. Scott for The New York Times — 24 Nov 2016
As a purely emotional experience it succeeds without feeling too manipulative or maudlin. I mean, it is manipulative and maudlin, but in a way that seems fair and transparent. Still, it isn’t quite satisfying.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of Lion (2016) was written by A.o. Scott and published by The New York Times on 24 Nov 2016.
Lion has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
