Review of Jakob the Liar (1999) by Sean R — 30 Nov 2006

Thrilling movie! One of Robins greatest works ever given.

This review of Jakob the Liar (1999) was written by Sean R on 30 Nov 2006.

Jakob the Liar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Laura Z (101) on 07 Nov 2014

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By Marc L (980) on 04 Jul 2009

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By Naughtia N (212) 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 Andrew D (1,611) on 07 Mar 2013

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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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 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 Jojo E (125) on 17 May 2014

I like Robin Williams, but his Polish accent is just terrible…

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