Chris Penn, Tim Roth, Renée Zellweger
Textile company heir Wayland is accused of murder of a prostitute named Elizabeth, whose body was found cut in two in the park. The murder is investigated by tough detective Kennesaw and his less expe...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 16, 2002
Stats: 81 reviews
Known in the UK as 'Liar'. Great film, clever story, good twists and totally original, probably the best part I've seen Tim Roth play
Tries so hard to be a psychological thriller, then tries to be a Tarantino movie with the backstories, then tries to tie it all up, trips over its own feet, lands on its nose, breaks its nose, cries and throws a tantrum - furious at its own failures.
Its an ok, psychological thriller with a couple of twists. Brilliant performance from Tim Roth
This movie tries to be a shocking mind-bending thriller, but all the twists simply make the movie convoluted without any clear resolution. The ending brings confusion rather than a moment of, "Wow, I didn't see that coming!" Several of the plot points seem contrived, although thi...( read more)
Great crime mystery with Tim Roth as a twisted man possibly involved in a devious crime. Roth is excellent here and Renee Zellweger has never been sexier.
Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Low).
First viewing: 14.04.1999
tim roth hooked up to a lie detector has a war of wits against two cops played by chris penn and michael rooker, brought in for a murder of a prostitute played by renee zelwegger, is he guilty or inocent, but what does matter is what hes got or trying to do to the two cops, emoti...( read more)
Nailbiting and hand sweating film. Excellent acting by Roth- one of his best performances ! Psychological thriller with great dialogues and a twisted end.
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