Review of Secrets & Lies (1996) by Leonardo - Malacay - S — 28 Jan 2009

Reencuentros, la confirmación de que la sangre no es un determinarte.

This review of Secrets & Lies (1996) was written by Leonardo - Malacay - S on 28 Jan 2009.

Secrets & Lies has generally received very positive reviews.

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Stunning film! A powerhouse drama fueled by a BRILLIANT cast and a great script. One of the best indie films I have ever seen…

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Secrets & Lies is a 1996 British drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. AAN GGND PdO 1001…

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Mike Leigh's steady direction is really impressive, and he creates a largely improvised family drama that surprises us with many nuances and…

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Mike Leigh's my kind of filmmaker. This is a man who just loves people, especially the ones who have a lot of emotional baggage…

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Secrets & Lies, despite my dwelling on its problems, is a really solid and enjoyable movie. It's just not what I would call best of the fest…

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