Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Jeremy N — 13 Jun 2006

Story created with great detail and effort. Very good historical ficiton and the acting was superb by Williams.

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Jeremy N on 13 Jun 2006.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Marc L (980) on 04 Jul 2009

I really did like this film a lot and thought Robin Williams was brilliant in it…

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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 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 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 Anthony P (714) on 27 Sep 2009

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

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By Laura W (406) on 09 Dec 2009

I didn't think I'd like it-I was surprised…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 19 Jan 2017

A decent film set in the Holocaust, but not a good role for Robin Williams. His phony voice was distracting and he was poorly miscast…

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By Mickey M (307) on 11 May 2010

Jakob (Robin Williams) is a Jew living in a Nazi-occupied Polish ghetto where the residents have lost all hope…

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By Jeremiah M (118) on 24 Aug 2013

I really enjoyed this movie Robin Williams does a great job, and they mix the drama and comedy really well. I recommend…

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