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The film takes long before climax or the actual crux of the story starts. Film is about a crime investigation unfortunately committed by an innocent family. There are various scenes that keeps the audience on the edge. There were few parts in the film where I found the acting was below average or unnatural placements of characters which doesn't occur in reality. Hence enjoy this fictional suspense well written and executed by the film team. Excellent work by the storyteller and screenwriter. It is definitely worth watching and I feel Tabu has done an excellent acting. Score 8/10 NEEIL BHATIA..

I am writing this review as an Australian Indian who moved to Australia in 1989. Unlike Saroo's experience I moved to Australia for education and work and later called Australia my home. To me Australians are great souls which Brierly family rightfully signifies and are excellent living examples.

The film is very hard hitting showing us the true meaning of love and care. I love the scene in the beginning where Saroo is surrounded by butterflies that shows us the innocence is surrounded by and protected at the same time by love of God. There is no secret or spoiler to this film as its based on true story, therefore all I'll say is that the Writers and Director have done an excellent job, and to add to it we see some brilliant acting especially by Nicole Kidman.

Please take a box of tissues with you when watching LION because you're sure to cry from start to end.

You know there is GOD when you see this film.

God bless ALL LOST SOULS.

The story is nice and simple; hence if you are going in for the narrative, then please don't expect much. Whereas the production and costume designs are spectacular, making you want to live in the 1920's.

The film is sheer elegance filled with excellent talent from end to end. It felt like a pop-up book of fairy tales when I was a kid who made me want to live in the times and immerse myself in their lives. Therefore if a film can place me into its fictional world, then I see it as a job well done.

What I am trying to say is to watch this film to appreciate colors, design, special effects, production design, and costume design. Credit goes to Catherine Martin who is brilliant at what she does, and who would have thought that the film was shot in studios in Sydney, Australia.

Note: do yourself a favor and listen to the soundtrack!

My score - 8 out of 10

Neeil Bhatia