Feel Good Film

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 2017)

I have been dying to watch this film ever since it came out and didn't watch it until now on Prime Instant Video. I need to start out by saying that this film is quite emotional, but then again I cried during Dragons 2 and Fantastic Beasts, so you can't exactly trust my judgment. Anyways, I bawled during this film and I would definitely recommend it if you need some good old fashioned happy crying. Hence the title, it is certainly a feel good film.
My next big point about Lion is how artistic it is. Much like Manchester by the Sea, it can say more in silence than it can with words. I'm usually not a big fan of foreign films either, but though this one wasn't foreign, practically the entire first half is in Hindi, and I enjoyed it. Though it was in a language I do not understand I still found the emotions and expressions much more universal.
Finally, I need to comment on Sunny Pawar. Now Lion's cast is made up of some incredibly talented actors, especially Dev Patel, but they are all adults. It is difficult to find a child actor who is as capable as this kid. I mean where was he when the live action Jungle Book came out?! I was thoroughly impressed with his talent, as he is better than half of the adult actors I have seen.
So I am giving this film a 7 because it is not quite complicated or unique enough to really deserve anything above a seven, but it still does what it does with its own style and is beautifully done. Peace.