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Nov 24, 2016 · Truly intelligent crowd-pleasers that avoid blatant manipulation are a rarity, but director Garth Davis (TV’s “Top of the Lake”) and screenwriter Luke Davies mostly keep any sentimental overload at bay until the very end—and, by that time, it is exactly what the audience needs and the film deserves.
Lion 's undeniably uplifting story and talented cast make it a moving journey that transcends the typical cliches of its genre. Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands...
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- Garth Davis
- PG-13
- Dev Patel
Nov 24, 2016 · The first part of “Lion,” Garth Davis’s unabashedly tear-jerking movie about a remarkable real-world incident, has some of the scary, wondrous feeling of a fairy tale.
- Garth Davis
- A.O. Scott
- 118 min
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Nov 23, 2016 · Culture. Movies. Reviews. Lion is an inspirational true story even a film snob could love. Saroo Brierley’s story is almost unbelievable, and the movie does it justice. By Alissa...
If film-art is the pursuit of visual pleasure, powerful storytelling and high emotional impact, then Lion (2016) is the year's high-water mark for Australian productions. Based on the novel A Long Way Home (2014), this film adaptation is a richly textured essay on the primal human need for belonging that will resonate with anyone who has ever ...
Lion is at once a heartbreaker, a journey for the soul and the senses, and ultimately the life-affirming experience you need it to be. Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Aug 31, 2019
Sep 10, 2016 · By David Rooney. September 10, 2016 10:59pm. A tremendously moving performance from Dev Patel is the resilient soul of Lion, the incredible true story of Saroo Brierley and his tenacious quest...