Liar

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Liar

R

1997

1h 42m

Mystery & Thriller

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The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland (Tim Roth), a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton (Chris Penn) and Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.

Richard Williams

Guardian

The Pates... can clearly construct a creepy mood, greatly assisted by Bill Butler's low-light but gorgeously textured photography. Less secure is their command of a labyrinthine plot.

Feb 2, 2023

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Ryan Gilbey

Independent (UK)

A drably theatrical thriller with lots of tricks up the sleeve, though the sleeve in question actually belongs to Quentin Tarantino, who I'm sure would like it back immediately.

Feb 2, 2023

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David Gritten

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Although Roth is mesmerizing, Liar delivers less than it promises.

Feb 2, 2023

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

...a sad waste of good talent.

Rated: C

May 19, 2009

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

The brothers are talented filmmakers to watch, but they still need to recognize the fine line between cleverness and excess.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 17, 2005

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Steve D

It all comes off really cheap.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Dylan C

Can just about hold your attention, but the style and direction this movie was shot in I did not like. Solid TV movie to pass your time during the day whilst working but would not recommend as an evening movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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j F

Watch in Youtube under "Deciever".

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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gerald h

meeeh meeeh meeeh meeeh meeeh

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

ok murder mystery tale

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

This movie is a well crafted mystery with some damn good acting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Synopsis

The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland (Tim Roth), a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton (Chris Penn) and Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.

Director: Jonas Pate, Joshua Pate
Producer: Peter Glatzer
Screenwriter: Jonas Pate, Joshua Pate
Production Co: MDP Worldwide
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $545.6K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)