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Liar

R 1997 1h 42m Mystery & Thriller List
42% Tomatometer 31 Reviews 58% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
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.
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Although Roth is mesmerizing, Liar delivers less than it promises. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com ...a sad waste of good talent. Rated: C May 19, 2009 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D It all comes off really cheap. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review 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 Full Review j F Watch in Youtube under "Deciever". Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review gerald h meeeh meeeh meeeh meeeh meeeh Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member ok murder mystery tale Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is a well crafted mystery with some damn good acting. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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)
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