Review of Lion (2016) by Pdw123 — 03 Jan 2018
Watching this finally on DVD in 2018, this seemed way overhyped and way too sentimental, maudlin. The adoptive parents seem a little too perfect, and the college buds too trendy, unreal. It definitely does not have the grit and authenticity that made "Slumdog Millionaire" so famous and it will never be as good as that film.
That said, the fact that it IS a true story is amazing, the reason for my non zero vote at least. But, come on Nicole Kidman, her character plays out like something on the Lifetime channel. Even her performance with Cruise--and I abhor Cruise--and pot smoking offered us more depth, alas the great Kubrick the taskmaster in his final film. But, Nicole just seems to be marking time and money here. This is not an artistic nor an AA worthy film.
This review of Lion (2016) was written by Pdw123 on 03 Jan 2018.
Lion has generally received very positive reviews.
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