Dev Patel finally gets the recognition he deserves by starring in Lion (2016)

 Lion could serve as a spiritual successor to 2008's Slumdog Millionaire, it also surpasses that flick in every area possible. The paramount part is the acting which is perfectly presented by an ensemble cast, especially by newcomer Sunny Pawar. Him, Abhishek Bharate (Guddu), Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman brightly outshine the other thespians. 

What deterred the road to perfection for Lion was its super slow-paced initial hour. The pace really kicks in after the first half, and it all goes uphill from there. One of the finest drama flicks of this decade. It's a tearjerker that will leave you crying a Niagara Falls instead of a river.

The Rating: 3.5 out of 4.