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Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Movie of the decade. RIP oscars jury. Loved every part of the movie and Dev Patel acting was outstanding. Best emotional movie ever.

This is such a thought provoking story, I just wish that the second half and ending had been crafted as expertly as the first half of the film.Sunny Pawar is an adorable and precocious creature and simply shines in this role.The filmmakers introduced the family and young Saroo in such a captivating way. You are transfixed on the native family and their circumstances, his train journey and his antics for surviving the streets of Calcutta. You wonder about the other street urchins and their fates.And then once he lands in Tasmania with his adopted family, the richness of his story just sort of falls apart and goes stale. The second half of the film lacked all of the majesty and mesmerizing details that were poured into the first half. The Australian father was completely forgettable. His adopted brother felt like an interruption rather and you never really felt a genuine bond which supposedly they did share in real life. His australian life felt like it all took place in a single living room - gone are the expansive countrysides of India, any of the social surroundings feel contrived and limited.The breakup scene with Rooney Mara was utterly confusing and unrealistic.Nonetheless the story is fascinating and you should watch the movie til the end.

Based on a true story, Lion is the kind of film that will make you cry. A poor 5 year old kid called Saroo from MP, India gets lost and finds himself in survival mode in Kolkata. He is eventually adopted by a kind Australian couple. 25 years later he returns to find his family via google earth. A simple yet true story is turned into a tear-jerker by simply good acting (particularly Dev Patel) and some smart editing. Nice soundtrack too. Recommended on a Sunday afternoon. And wait till you find out why it is called Lion.

This film was so deeply thought out that it's story was so engaging and phenomenal to witness. The film is not just good but a nail bitting, heart gripping experience to watch. From a child living in poverty in India to living in Australia in safety and with a family. The idea of gaining something but loosing something else is shown in this story that this man unknowingly heading to a like of rich love and the safety of a home but in doing that loosing his own family. These ideas and events leave your mind in shock! It's astonishing to watch this journey!