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Son of a Lion

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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

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Richard Kuipers

A commendable addition to the growing number of films centered on children in post-9/11 Islamic societies.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 19 2008 03:15 AM

Variety

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Elizabeth Kerr

Imperfect but timely drama that puts a human face on a frequently demonized people.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 06:02 AM

Hollywood Reporter

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4/5

Sandra Hall

Because of Gilmour's empathy with his collaborators and their lives, it makes you feel right at home.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 19 2008 03:15 AM

Sydney Morning Herald

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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 Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 31 2008 05:51 AM

Time Out Sydney

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4/4

Sandra Hall

Films take a gamble when they take you out of your zone of familiarity -- as this one does.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 29 2008 09:44 AM

The Age (Australia)

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Jake Wilson

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 Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 29 2008 09:43 AM

The Age (Australia)

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Louise Keller

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 Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 19 2008 04:47 PM

Urban Cinefile

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Andrew L. Urban

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 Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 19 2008 04:46 PM

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