Lions

This was a superficial and tedious film that takes itself far too seriously, made for people with no knowledge of cinema and no demands regarding character or originality. The director seemed too distracted by her own presence to allow something real to evolve from the landscape and actors, so we follow the characters in long take after long take. But rather than add to the meaning or feel of the piece, it's as if the director didn't know how to engage with the possibilities offered by cinema. It felt like a boring exercise. About as interesting as following a few hipsters around for a day. Pretentious and forgettable.