Great Movie!

Rating: 9/10 (22 January 2020)

The drama filled true story brings ups and downs that make people have a strong feeling of happiness and sadness all in one film. The film was different but in a very remarkable way. In the film, five year old little boy named Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. In the movie the acting felt like it was the real people who actually went through this tragic event. They played their parts with strong emotions. While filming the movie they traveled to Kolkata, India as well to Australia. The cinematography was unique. The camera zoomed in on details like, Saroo tired and all dirty from traveling. The camera also showed important flashbacks from Saroo's past, it showed scenery that was like a foreshadowing for Saroo getting lost. The plot of the movie is quite interesting since it's a true story. The film used current events going on during the years of Saroo trying to find home. The movie introduced using Google Earth to try to find Saroo's home. The whole plot revolves around Saroo trying to find home, but twenty years later which makes everything a little bit difficult especially since Saroo does not remember a ton from the past. The setting and costumes and make-up was fantastic for the movie. Since they filmed in India and Australia it made it seem more realistic. Addition to how they made the costumes and make up really brought the viewer into the little kids perspective of traveling alone. Saroo as a child in the movie they had him wear dirty ripped clothes and make-up hand him look messy and dirty and tired. Which put all the pieces together and made the film even better. The music also helps shape the movie. The music helped different scenes of the movie. When there was a sad scene there would be darker and sadder music while during a happy scene they played more of a calm and relaxing song. In the end the movie overall showed many different elements that made this movie a well rounded film. Knowing this is a true story impacts everything and helps the film out even more. Because filming a movie like this must be tough but yet this film group successfully did it.