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

Feb 2, 2023

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.

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Ryan Gilbey

Independent (UK)

Feb 2, 2023

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.

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David Gritten

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Feb 2, 2023

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

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

May 19, 2009

C

...a sad waste of good talent.

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Marcella R

@BBQchick Aug 30, 2026

The acting was over the top. But when the tables were turned I could not suspend my beliefs that far unfortunately. Other than that I would have given it 5 stars. Even so, I enjoyed it tremendously. I still don't know who committed the crime. Or maybe nobody ever knew who did it. At times I couldn't understand a word that Renee Z. was saying. I'm going to read the other reviews to see what people thought.

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Steve D

@RT35616104 Oct 2, 2024

It all comes off really cheap.

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Dylan C

@RT44365126 Jul 31, 2024

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.

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j F

@RT31612624 Jun 30, 2024

Watch in Youtube under "Deciever".

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Mar 25, 2017

ok murder mystery tale

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Aug 10, 2015

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

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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.

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)

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