Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Robbey H — 19 Aug 2007

Really great with the detail. In for that reason it is rather depressing, being about the holocaust.

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Robbey H on 19 Aug 2007.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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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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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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A good Movie about a KZ Prisoner named Jakob who pretend to have a Radio to hold the Moral of the Prisoners High great Performance of Robin Williams…

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