Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Aanimal R — 01 Dec 2008

This movie is a must see tremendous story!!

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Aanimal R on 01 Dec 2008.

Jakob the Liar has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 11 Sep 2014

Robin Williams' charisma wasn't enough to save a movie this time when he was overpowered by the haunting of the Holocaust's presence and disturbances,…

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By Curtis Morgan (31) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 08 Mar 2013

Flat and forced, Jakob the Liar aspires to be a poignant parable about the power of hope but instead uses one of humanity's greatest tragedies…

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By Stcenterprise . (274) on 27 Jan 2015

WOW......WOW.....WOW.....SO SO SO SO SO BAD......MAN THIS IS SUCH AN AWFUL MESSY MESSY MOVIE 2 WATCH, IT IS SO SO SO SO DREADFUL, IT IS SUCH…

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By Kilian K (8) on 06 Sep 2017

One of his best movies and as a german it's weird to watch to hear this germans talk even german…

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By Mariam C (73) on 23 Aug 2010

This is very beautifully made movie.. acting, direction, story every thing is good. Robby Willem is too good…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 14 Jun 2011

Ironically watched this right after watching Defiance, both of which having Liev Schreiber and Mark Margolis…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 12 Jul 2010

I admire Robin Williams as an actor but I have no time for holocaust movies. To me they are nothing more than awards bait…

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By James R (2,282) on 25 Jul 2009

Unique and interesting. Definitely a differnt role for Robin. I love him and LIev though. It was a cute story…

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By Michael Atkinson (678) for Mr. Showbiz (475) on 24 Sep 2014

A trial of cliche, strained optimism, and dire quasi-comedy…

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By Anthony P (714) on 27 Sep 2009

I do love Robin Williams and the variety in his roles…

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