Review of The Unbelievable Truth (1990) by Mariah W — 21 Aug 2007

This film and Trust are my fave Hartley films, I love what he does, it feels simple..

This review of The Unbelievable Truth (1990) was written by Mariah W on 21 Aug 2007.

The Unbelievable Truth has generally received positive reviews.

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A very early effort, but no less effective for all that - it isn't quite as beautifully contrived as Simple Men, but there's still enough Hartley…

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By Carlo K (7) on 12 Jun 2007

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By Vadim S (142) on 07 Nov 2007

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By Jennifer H (754) on 10 Jun 2007

Fun and unique debut from director Hal Hartley, dialogue and the leads (Adrienne Shelley and John Robert Burke) make the film…

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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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Dead-pan hilarity, subtly twisted characters…

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By Rolf S (121) on 10 Nov 2007

Funny, heartfelt and defiantly theatrical. A superb achievement…

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By Vivienne S (7) on 09 Dec 2007

I loved this film when I saw it a few years ago with Belle and I'd like to see it again soon. I'd like to see more Hal Hartley films too…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 14 Aug 2007

Love the dialog in Hartley's films. I love the way the characters just...are. I like their personalties…

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By Blair G (10) on 29 Aug 2011

Hal Hartley`s first masterpiece! It`s a real gem…

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