Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Brianna M — 08 Oct 2007

Oy. Moving and funny. Perfect combination. Love Robin Williams in this movie!

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Brianna M on 08 Oct 2007.

Jakob the Liar has generally received positive reviews.

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By Breno R (33) on 05 Feb 2011

Robin Williams deveria ter pensado duas vezes antes de aceitar fazer esse filme…

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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 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 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 Paul D (6,077) on 24 Sep 2015

This movie just didn't work for me. It had Williams doing what he usually does, but the script and pacing were just awful…

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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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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 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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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 Anthony P (714) on 27 Sep 2009

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

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