Gripping True Story

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2017)

(Flash Review)
Imagine being lost, at age FIVE, in a different country that spoke a different language! This is about the true story of Saroo and his quest to return home. I won't say how he gets lost but that first act of the film is highly engrossing and emotional and the little boy actor is convincing, charismatic and adorable. The gritty cinematography helps drive the emotions of being lost and searching. This is a clever little boy as later on the film focuses on him as a young adult and how his intelligence has carried him far with an education and girlfriend. The final act focuses on his obsession to find where is from and of course to locate his family. All the acting and emotions are raw and honest with much told through expressions, body language and shot framing. The pacing was good for a film covering large spans of time. Overall, this is a tremendously told story.