Son of a Lion (2008)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:7
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Genre: Dramas
Reviews for Son of a Lion
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A commendable addition to the growing number of films centered on children in post-9/11 Islamic societies. Full Review |
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Imperfect but timely drama that puts a human face on a frequently demonized people. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Because of Gilmour's empathy with his collaborators and their lives, it makes you feel right at home. Full Review |
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4/6 |
The film's credibility is in its simple and solid moral sentiments, echoed constantly throughout the bulletproof script. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Films take a gamble when they take you out of your zone of familiarity -- as this one does. Full Review |
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 1.5/4 |
As a work of art, it's a transparent con, particularly when Gilmour defensively insists on the 'humanity' of his characters for the benefit of the Western viewer. Full Review |
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It's a remarkable film and the melancholy face of the little boy in whose journey we partake, remains as a window of hope. Full Review |
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An elegantly simple story and the telling is effective, magnified by a great sense of place that is part of the film's appeal. Full Review |
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