A movie un like no others!

Rating: 8/10 (2 May 2018)

Lion was a movie un like no others. It contained elements of authenticity and originality, it strayed away from that basic storyline of a rom-com or thriller that almost every movie sticks to. Contributing to this creativity, the fact that it was based of a true story; portraying a small Indian boys journey over the course of 25 years added a touch of vulnerability that incredibly appealed to the viewers empathetic side.
Although the movie illustrating a journey of 25 years it didn't seem to lack excitement or suspense - due to the directors use of an engaging soundtrack and the cinematography complementing the overall essence of the concept of the film.
However I have to agree the first third of the film where it is placed within India and scripted in Hinid gave the reader a real sense of the background story engaging them. Yet later on when we see the conversion of "20 years later" it looses that touch of authenticity, which in some cases may detach the viewers. There are also some aspects within the second half of the film that may seem unnecessary and neither add nor take away from it, so I believe they could of left those out and more focusse on Saroos' (main character) culture, highlighting it's importance.
Although maybe losing some viewers in the middle I believe the ending summed up the film perfectly and reached into EVERYONE'S emotional side, portraying Sarros' first time seeing his mum after 25 years. Providing an incredible, unbelievable and emotional end to an amazing, hard to believe story.