Friday, February 24, 2017

The countdown is on to the #Oscars one of the #movies NOT to miss is @LionMovie #LionHeart

@LionMovie #LionHeart The Moms Screening with Nicole Kidman Talkback Collage with Sunny Pawar
With 'Oscar Sunday' swiftly approaching, time is running out to catch up on the nominated movies. There are a few I have missed myself and need to catch up on, but there is one that I saw earlier this year before it's release that I wanted to make sure didn't slip under your radar.

I had the chance to attend a special screening of Lion Movie sponsored by Stop and Shop and Nature's Promise hosted by The Moms with a talk back with Nicole Kidman that had a special surprise at the end.

Movie Synopsis:

Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian Couple, when Saroo becomes an adult he journeys to India to find his family and explore his roots.

Here is a Video of the Talk Back with Nicole Kidman:


The special surprise at the end is Sunny Pawar who portrays young Saroo in the movie, his performance is completely absorbing, in fact the movie is very well cast. Long time readers know I was a Professional Film Critic many moons ago (yes you can get paid to watch movies and NO it's no where as glamorous as it sounds), and have been on a ton of real Press Junkets (please don't be mad blogger friends but the customized experiences film companies offer you is nothing like an actual junket - but that's a story for another day). I have had the chance to see Nicole Kidman do many interviews, but I haven't seen her nearly as animated, passionate and 'alive' as she was discussing this movie.

The movie deals with the very real and overwhelmingly heartbreaking reality of the over 80,000 children in India who go missing each year, and the Lion Movie has a giving initiative called #LionHeart that partners with organizations worldwide to help the children in India and all around the world. (The link in the second paragraph that leads to the movie official page has a donation link)

MY TAKE:

Both the film and Nicole Kidman are nominated for this Sunday's Oscars, and like each year I watch the award show I will not envy the committee. The films nominated are usually all powerful and moving and the actors have all delivered strong performances. I'm just afraid that this film will have slipped under the radar of so many and hope that as many of you as possible will take the time to watch it.

This is NOT a compensated post in any way, but Nature's Promise and Stop and Shop did sponsor the screening and gift bags. (Full Disclosure Butterflies).

Readers Sound Off: Which of the 2017 Oscar Nominated Films have YOU seen? Are there any you haven't yet seen that you will be binge watching before The Oscars this Sunday?

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21 comments:

  1. I have to be honest. I haven't seen any of them yet. I usually don't go to movies. I wait and watch them on cable. =/

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  2. I have never even heard of this movie, but it sounds great. It's probably such an emotional trip!

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  3. I didn't realize the Oscars is so close!!! I can't wait to see which movies win this year!

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  4. Lion looks so good! I can't wait to see it. I'd also hate to be the one to have to pick the winners because usually they are all so deserving of an award.

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  5. I am really behind on watching this year's nominees, however I can not wait for the show this weekend. Love that the folks behind this film are giving back as well.

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  6. I hadn't heard of this movie yet. I swear, I'm so behind on things.

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  7. I've been missing a lot of movies. Lion Heart sounds like a great movie. I will add this to my list of must watch movies.

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  8. never heard of this movie but reading this post makes me want to see it!

    - My Teen guide

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  9. I haven't seen this movie yet, but I would like to. I can't believe it is already Oscar time!

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  10. Wow! What an opportunity to attend a special screening! This movie sounds interesting!

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  11. Goodness who knew the oscars were so close! I had no idea time is flying by. I have missed so many great movies! I'll have to try to catch up! - Jeanine

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  12. I was planning on making a list of all the films I need to see this year. I'll have to add this one! The story and setting in India sound interesting

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  13. This movie looks like something I would want to watch. Although the plot is similar with other films, it would still be a good film to look forward to.

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  14. I have never heard of this movie, but it sounds great! Anything with Nicole Kidman is sure to be great. So ready to watch the Oscars also!

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  15. I don't usually watch the Oscars.

    That is cool that you got to attend a special screening. I will have to add this movie to my growing list of movies to watch.

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  16. It actually is Oscar time. wow! I didn't even think about that. I have a list of films I will be watching for sure this year

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  17. I'm watching the Oscars while I work. There are so many movies I still have to see. Lion is definitely on that list.

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  18. I haven't seem this one yet and I love Nicole Kidman. I've got to watch this one!

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  19. The Lion Movie sounds like a good one. And Nicole Kidman is one of my fave actors so I'll definitely check this movie out.

    -Lynndee

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  20. I know the oscars was last night but I still didnt really hear too much buzz around this movie. Sounds interesting I might go check it out now.

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  21. I have not heard of this movie yet, but I am sure I will enjoy it. I need to catch up on the Oscar's and use my DVR.

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