'Beast' review: Idris Elba fights a lion in exciting thriller with B-movie bite


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Yes, Idris, we're shocked by how entertaining 'Beast' is as well. – Photos: UIP Malaysia

Sharks, grizzlies, giant snakes and rampaging apes have traditionally been the go-to choices for animal-kingdom antagonists in survival thrillers. Lions not so much.

Maybe the king of the jungle has always been too regal, too majestic - too heroic - to be lowered to the status of mere summer-movie marauder.

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7.5 10

Summary:

Surprisingly agile and nifty B-movie graced by Idris Elba's formidable presence.

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