Review of The Good Lie (2014) by Ethan L — 06 Oct 2014
Even though they highly market this as a Reese Witherspoon movie, she is definitely more of a supporting role with the high majority of her more notable scenes in the trailer already. And that wasn't a bad thing.
The three actors who play the refugees from Sudan are definitely the center focus in this heart-warming movie. I definitely got a Blind Side kind of movie vibe for sure. Based off of a true (heart-breaking) story, it was executed beautifully and had me in tears on more than one occasion.
It could've easily fallen into a cliche inspirational family film but it doesn't. The characters are very real and the struggles they go through as a family are really eye opening. Witherspoon did well in her roll but not something that will earn her an Oscar nod.
The other three main leads are definitely the ones to watch out for. Highly recommend this film!
This review of The Good Lie (2014) was written by Ethan L on 06 Oct 2014.
The Good Lie has generally received positive reviews.
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