Review of Where the Truth Lies (2005) by Gokul P — 26 Oct 2009

Pretty good mystery/thriller/Noir. Neat performances by Colin Firth and Kevin Bacon.

This review of Where the Truth Lies (2005) was written by Gokul P on 26 Oct 2009.

Where the Truth Lies has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ken S (1,985) on 13 Sep 2011

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By Sebastian H (312) on 04 Aug 2012

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 15 Jun 2018

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By Amanda H (1,679) on 08 Mar 2012

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By Rita P (14) on 11 Jun 2012

An odd misfire from Atom Egoyan in this tale of sex, drugs and murder hiding behind the TV-friendly facade of a 50s Ratpack-style comic duo,…

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It's compelling in the way many B-movies are - cheap, sleazy, and lacking the depth we have come to associate with this director…

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Ein gut gespielter Thriller mit einigen erotischen Aspekten. Leider fehlt es an dem Film an Fahrt und Spannung…

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By Charles G (399) on 03 Aug 2013

It shows how Kevin Bacon can do both Comedy and Serious Acting. However; I like the actors of this better in other movies…

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