Lion (2016) (original) (raw)
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. (less)
Director: Garth Davis
Writers: Luke Davies, Saroo Brierley
Starring: Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Abhishek Bharate, Divian Ladwa
Producer: Emile Sherman
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|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Picture | 2016 | |
| Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Dev Patel | 2016 |
| Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nicole Kidman | 2016 |
| Academy Awards | Best Original Score | Dustin O'Halloran | 2016 |
| Academy Awards | Best Original Score | Volker Bertelmann | 2016 |
| Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | Greig Fraser | 2016 |
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Review by Brian Orndorf, January 26, 2017
7 / 10
While director Garth Davis tries to resist it for as long as he can, there�s little chance for dry eyes when exiting a showing of �Lion.� It�s artful feel-good storytelling, bringing the true tale of Saroo Brierley to the screen, dramatizing a personal experience that�s equal parts horrifying and heartfelt. Davis makes a pretty picture, and his eye for casting is impressive, with the ensemble contributing deeply felt performances that support the lengthy emotional journey that guides the viewing experience. �Lion� isn�t revolutionary filmmaking, but as comfort food cinema goes, it carries requ ...read more...
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