Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Sandy B — 21 Apr 2007

Robin williams was perfect for this role! it was so moving! a real tear jurker!

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Sandy B on 21 Apr 2007.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 04 Nov 2015

This film is more insulting than Life is Beautiful was. Especially copying the same kind of formula with comedy during the Holocaust…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 11 Feb 2017

Williams' self-conscious and rather bland performance never comes close to bringing his character to life…

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By Jus B (173) on 15 Jan 2012

It's an ok film but seriously the happy ending is way too much…

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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 Bonnie B (81) on 27 Sep 2009

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

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By Cristina B (42) on 27 Jul 2013

I THOUGHT THIS MOVIE WAS VERY FUNNY AND KIND OF SAD…

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By Mike Clark (1,024) for USA Today (4,117) on 24 Apr 2010

What it isn't ... is a particularly compelling contribution to the impressive and by now enormous collection of Holocaust movies…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 03 Apr 2010

I never thought Robin Williams could be in such a terrible movie! They never should have put him in this role…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 01 Mar 2014

Despite it's cop-out cliched ending, 'Jacob the Liar' is a somewhat funny film with good performances…

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By Sarfaraz A (915) on 04 May 2013

Jakob the Liar directed by Peter Kassovitz…

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