Review of Secrets & Lies (1996) by Damien M — 06 Dec 2007

Watching this is like being punched in the stomach. Haunting and thought provoking, it will leave you emotionally wrung out at the end.

This review of Secrets & Lies (1996) was written by Damien M on 06 Dec 2007.

Secrets & Lies has generally received very positive reviews.

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Edit it down (aka take half of the Blethyn crying scenes) into a 1hr 15min and you've got a great little movie... as it is, far too long winded…

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