Compelling and thought provoking

Rating: Null/10 (18 July 2017)

Absolutely loved everything about Lion! Exceptional insight on certain subject matter, execution in cinematorgraphy, and outstanding performing cast.The landscape panorama and intimate camera-work contribute to the film's execution of character perspective and never let the film seem dragging. Going 40 minutes with either dialogue in another language or none at all, this film really transcends cultural and language barriers and communicates that actions really speak louder than words. In those 40 minutes, we, as an audience, see the world from the perspective of a lost 5 year old boy 1500 miles from home trying to get back to his family with no idea how to communicate with them. In addition, newcomer Sunny Pawar puts on an outstandingly genuine performance with his innocent demeanor that compels the audience to not take their eyes off him for a second. Transitioning from the first act to the second, Dev Patel also puts on an amazing performance as a man who struggles to reconnect with his own past and deal with his own identity crisis. Overall, the film succeeds in raising the question of the aspect of identity and provoking the audience to reflect and embrace it as something essential to our lives. It is extremely humbling and powerful to witness such a cinematic masterpiece and experience its emotional roller coaster. I recommend for everyone to watch it.