Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Jonathan S — 03 Apr 2010

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

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Jonathan S on 03 Apr 2010.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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The supposedly funny quips and shrugs that fill Jakob the Liar are tepid at best and embarrassingly shticky at worst. Some are simply in bad taste…

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By Bigdaddy T (5) on 16 Sep 2014

While it may be slow and not walk as fine a balance as say 'Life is Beautiful', this psuedo Holocaust dark-dramedy can still be admired for…

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By Roy M (115) on 10 Aug 2014

I actually loved this movie. I purchased the DVD several years ago and I've watched it several times…

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By Alexander Z (607) on 17 Jan 2010

I liked it. It was definately a different spin on the typical Holocaust movie. I liked the ending as well…

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Pales in comparison to the controversial Life Is Beautiful--a more provocative fiction, if only because it's even less realist…

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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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