Review of The Unbelievable Truth (1990) by Zach C — 07 Sep 2007

This is probably my favourite Hal Hartley film and that is saying a lot. Both leads were mesmerising.

This review of The Unbelievable Truth (1990) was written by Zach C on 07 Sep 2007.

The Unbelievable Truth has generally received positive reviews.

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Mr. Hartley and his director of photography, Michael Spiller, have made a film that is visually and verbally much richer than its low budget…

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By Adam F (1,100) on 12 Aug 2008

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By Greg S (1,081) on 08 May 2008

The loopy dialogue and ketamine-addled delivery are charming to a point, but I dunno, it's all just kinda goofy…

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By Ellen K (19) on 03 Sep 2007

This is the first Hal Hartley film I saw when I was a student. I LOVE it - reminds me of Pinter's plays…

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By Gabriel K (453) on 22 Jan 2011

Yes, yes and yes. A movie that has such original dialogue and not all cliched in every way…

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By Genki M (1) on 12 Jun 2007

Watched this again recently having only just heard about the tragic death of Adrienne Shelly…

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By Alex J (316) on 29 Jul 2007

Fun, quirky rom-com. can't believe adrienne shelly is dead now! great dialogue, characters and music…

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Hasn't aged well but I can see how enticing HAL HARTLEY's films were in the 90's to certain audiences…

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