Review of Where the Truth Lies (1999) by Knut N — 19 Nov 2007

A stylish presentation from Atom Egoyan with some excellent acting from BAcon and Firth. Liked it.

This review of Where the Truth Lies (1999) was written by Knut N on 19 Nov 2007.

Where the Truth Lies has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Isobel Kate S (3) on 05 Apr 2012

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Hell of a Neo Noir!!! Suspensful Story!!! Perfect Cinematography, Soundtrack & Acting!!! I love this Stylish Movie…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 27 Dec 2014

Normally I love Colin Firth, but this film just doesn't make it, perhaps because Alison Lohman is soooooo bad…

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By Mark J (665) on 25 Sep 2018

This got my head spinning about half way through as the plot was to heavy even Poirot would have trouble working it all out…

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By Sebastian H (312) on 04 Aug 2012

Overly (but also seemingly) complex and drawn out, offering as a conclusion something that doesnt justify the previous 90minutes of charades…

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Sets itself up as a rather classy thriller but actually comes across as more of a high profile porn movie…

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