Review of Deceiver (1997) by Kathir B — 31 Mar 2009

Simple intrigue.Tim Roth is a great actor.

This review of Deceiver (1997) was written by Kathir B on 31 Mar 2009.

Deceiver has generally received positive reviews.

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By Evan H (764) on 04 Jul 2007

Tim Roth is amazing and hugely underrated. This is one of those films that no one seems to have heard of but I think everyone should see…

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By Mohamed R (17) on 11 Oct 2006

Aka Liar....a little forgotten movie...maybe odd but interesting and underrated. Must be Tim Roth's best performance…

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By Bud L (139) on 18 Aug 2011

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By James M (2,946) on 23 Jul 2010

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By James H (4,675) on 13 Jun 2007

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By Timmy R (44) on 24 Jul 2007

Part of the cast of Reservoir Dogs with Renee Zelweger doing a lame movie…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 18 Feb 2009

Tries so hard to be a psychological thriller, then tries to be a Tarantino movie with the backstories, then tries to tie it all up, trips over…

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By Private U (13,627) on 25 Jul 2008

Good story, slow in some parts, but Tim Roth is amazing…

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By Stephen D (287) on 03 Jun 2007

Good story, great pace. kind of slept on. the bastard child of Reservoir Dogs and The Usual Suspects check it out…

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