Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Matthew P — 06 Jun 2007

I actually really liked this movie. It tackles a serious point in history, and adds some light humor to it. Thumbs Up!

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Matthew P on 06 Jun 2007.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Anthony P (714) on 27 Sep 2009

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By Roy M (115) on 10 Aug 2014

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By David H (2,838) on 27 Aug 2009

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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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 Laura Z (101) on 07 Nov 2014

One of my favorite Robin Williams' movies. I think the critics write this drek to have something to sound important with…

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 11 Aug 2014

C'mon.. why is everyone being so harsh on this movie )…

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I loved this movie. Robin Williams and Liev Schreiber were outstanding…

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