Review of The Imposter (2012) by Kallum S — 20 Apr 2014

Layton has found the gut-wrenching balance between aesthetic beauty and audible madness which makes for uncomfortable viewing with an incredible twist.

This review of The Imposter (2012) was written by Kallum S on 20 Apr 2014.

The Imposter has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Scott L (355) on 30 Aug 2017

I cannot comprehend how anybody could give this movie any praise. It's awful, slow, has no pay off and just is a complete waste of time…

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By Jason L (914) on 03 Jan 2017

This story is so bizarre you keep telling yourself, this can't be true, and just when you think you know the direction it's going and that…

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By Chris O (947) on 10 Oct 2017

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By Letitia L (79) on 04 Jul 2016

I wish they hadn't given away the impostor thing in the beginning, but the storytelling and suspense creation was masterful…

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Layton's The Imposter is not only one of the very best documentaries of 2012, but is arguably a contender for best feature - full-stop…

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