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Writer: Luke Davies
Starring: Dev Patel
Nicole Kidman
Rooney Mara
David Wenham
Sunny Pawar
Abhishek Bharate
Divian Ladwa
Priyanka Bose
Rating: *****
Release Date: Out Now
As award season rolls around, there is suddenly a treasure trove of phenomenal films that are released, that are sad, funny, moving and uplifting. Lion is a beautiful mix of moving and uplifting, and is handled in a positive and artistic manner. Rather than wallowing in the sadness that is indeed involved, director Garth Davis has tried to focus on the gorgeously happy story that flows through.
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Sunny Pawar |
Young Sunny Pawar, who portrays Saroo in the first third of the film, is a wonderfully talented little boy that is full of light and life. His personality is infectious and the way he handles the beginnings of this challenging story really needs to be commended. Escaping danger, losing your family and moving to a whole new world with strangers are massive events for a boy to deal with, and Pawar performs this with an innocence and naivety.
When Saroo grows up he is portrayed by the extremely talented Dev Patel. Patel is no stranger to an uplifting drama, with Slumdog Millionaire being the film that catapulted him into the worlds eye. Lion proves to be an absolute dream film for Patel to star in, as he gives one of the finest and most nuanced performances in cinema this past year. Subtle, heartfelt and pure, Patel gives Saroo the strength and vulnerability he needs to go on this epic search, whilst fighting his inner conscience.
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David Wenham, Dev Patel & Nicole Kidman |
Director Garth Davis, has used the true story of Saroo Brierley, and created a gorgeous cinematic masterpiece. The blend of worlds, India and Australia, and the script by Luke Davies help to set the tone for what the film is. Vast shots, and true close ups help to fit the puzzle pieces together and move the story along with grace. The final scenes, as Saroo is finally reunited with his mother, are beautifully shot and Davis lingers on their embrace for the perfect amount of time. Lion is a film that will have you feeling warm on the inside, and beaming on the outside. It truly is a perfectly emotional film, for all the right reasons.
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