Review of Separate Lies (2005) by Autumn L — 18 Jun 2008

Nicely done on the cast, I was intrigued with the movie, however, I just wish the Brits would make something nice or uplifting for a change...why always so dramatic??

This review of Separate Lies (2005) was written by Autumn L on 18 Jun 2008.

Separate Lies has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jami Bernard (708) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 07 May 2010

A neat, twisty little domestic drama about smart people, foolish choices…

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By Kim Newman (791) for Empire (3,446) on 15 Jun 2013

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 04 Aug 2022

This is a pretty average thriller about upper class people (the fact its co-written and directed by Julian Fellowes of 'Downtown Abbey' fame…

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By Nathan Rabin (1,078) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 29 Oct 2014

This material could easily have devolved into soap opera or romantic melodrama, but Wilkinson and Watson's superb, subtle performances lend…

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By Kabir B (1) on 05 Jun 2007

Hmm...slightly slow paced movie..doesnt really divulge into Anne's and Bill's relationship however Tom Wilkinson delivers a top notch performance…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 26 Nov 2011

Well. How very British. From the very beginning to the very end. Or is it 'ending.' Oh Dear. Dreadful if I chance giving anything away…

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By Sunil J (740) on 01 Mar 2009

Excellent movie! Tom Wilkinson is great. He has been recognized for the great actor he is. Emma Watson also does a wonderful job…

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By Troy K (898) on 24 Sep 2012

Nice! A great British thriller executed by great actors. Classic themes but nicely presented in an original storyline…

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 28 May 2012

Three impeccably cast actors are fully engaged in something like a psychological thriller that has much of the crushing weight and lingering…

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By Shauna C (66) on 24 Jul 2008

This is a very good, intense, and yet low key thriller. The acting is excellent. Rent it…

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