Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Sarfaraz A — 04 May 2013
Jakob the Liar directed by Peter Kassovitz. Starring Robin Williams, Alan Arkin, The film is remake of the East German film Jakob der Lügner; based on the novel of the same name by Jurek Becker. A tragicomedy film.
Set in German-occupied-Poland Jakob (Williams) is middle-aged who over hears on a radio while finding refuge under curfew, indicating that Russian forces are routing the Nazis and could soon be in the area - the news spreads sensation among dwellers in unnamed town, the risk of suicide has decreased to minimal to zero. While, some find this risky to carry on with.
An immature attempt to tackle this subject that was probably the extravagant-hype during 90s to generate more movies over the sensitive issue; however few verily done justice. Pointless run of the film, artificial and contrived attempts to pick up momentum. Even Robin Williams couldn't qualify for the subject matter, it fails horribly.
This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Sarfaraz A on 04 May 2013.
Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.
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