Review of Secrets & Lies (1996) by David M — 08 May 2006

Brilliantly acted. Heartbreaking and hilarious.

This review of Secrets & Lies (1996) was written by David M on 08 May 2006.

Secrets & Lies has generally received very positive reviews.

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Mike Leigh's collaborative approaching to crafting characters with his actors always allow his working class ensemble dramas to really pop,…

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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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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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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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On the same night my dad and I watched this for the first time, Timothy Spall won the Best Actor award at Cannes for Mike Leigh's newest film…

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