The Good Liar

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  • 2019


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Positive Reviews 101
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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0.5
I needlessly waste almost two hours of my life seeing this nonsense that on the surface appears to be complex with its criminal plot of mysteries and ..
4.0
The film is neither an instant classic nor a thriller that will reward countless viewings, but its entertaining grown up popcorn fare. Den Of Geek
4.5
Working from Searles novel and Jeffrey Hatchers terrifically suspenseful screenplay, Condon has gifted grown up audiences with a refreshingly contempo .. Den Of Geek
3.1
The Good Liar is ultimately a near miss that offers up a few reasonable diversions along the way, the main one being the inspired pairing of the two l .. Rogerebert
3.0
Then again, thats the idea; the central question of The Good Liar isnt whether Roy is decent or dishonest, but rather if hes too crooked to ever go st .. Indie Wire
1.5
Yet Roys debonair earnestness and Bettys homespun sparkle seem a nice match. Variety
3.0
But theres enough visual flair to elevate things above standard genre fare. Time Out
3.0
The Good Liar is at its sparky best when Mirren and McKellen are on screen, waltzing smoothly through a plot that feels like a Russian doll of deeper .. The Guardian
4.0
She finds herself set up for lunch with roguish old charmer Roy Courtnay (McKellen) who enchants her with his twinkly eyed naughtiness, and, even thou .. The Guardian
3.1
The film demonstrates the power of simply inhabiting a tension and absorbing its complications, rather than demanding a resolution.
3.1
But can anyone ever escape the past The film doesnt so much ask this as gesture to it, awkwardly.
1.5
That rare studio movie about older characters that isnt a broad comedy, The Good Liar exudes class, which isnt enough to compensate for so much thats .. Screen Daily
4.5
Director Bill Condons best efforts come apart at the seams in the films third act, and the farfetched climax effectively sullies what could have been .. ETimes (TOI)
3.0
It doesnt have to worry about The Good Liar Cinematic Universe or whether enough kids buy The Good Liar action figures. Collider
1.5
The result is watchable but not much fun a smart movie for viewers who dont want to do any work. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
The Good Liar is a pleasantly playful thriller hiding a seriously shady history close to its benighted heart.
1.5
To avoid ruining the film, you should not only stop reading this review, but also pass on seeing the movie, which tips its hand practically from the m .. The New York Times
2.0
It contains precisely zero good lies, and no ones much good even at the bad ones. Telegraph
4.5
Through it all, however, Mirren and McKellen never waver. Smooth at being smooth, their conviction always convinces us, and their ability to register ..
3.0
Even if you know whats coming, theres joy in watching two flawless performances from these much loved veterans.
4.5
McKellen really comes to life, bouncing through the thoroughly unlikeable part as if this is the kind of role hes been longing to play for years. JoBlo
3.5
But what makes The Good Liar riveting isnt the mystery (which, like all well crafted riddles, can be partly unraveled ahead of time if one tries hard .. Screen Rant
3.1
The Good Liar gives its jig up early, though, and overcompensates with a third act pivot that isnt so much shrewd as it is out of nowhere preposterous .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Director Bill Condons best efforts come apart at the seams in the films third act, and the farfetched climax effectively sullies what could have been ..
3.0
The Good Liar doesnt equal the previous collaboration between Condon and McKellenthe remarkable Gods and Monsters from 1998. One Guys Opinion
2.5
And The Good Liar lapses into being The Poor one in a movie thats become both more far fetched and utterly conventional. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Theres the magic of McKellen and Mirren, with the pair making the material absolutely soar at times, often more interesting than the feature theyre st .. Blu Ray
2.5
he biggest realization is how much of a wasted opportunity this pairing has been. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Most of us enjoy a good twist, but they only work when you dont see them coming and this film goes to such extraordinary lengths to pull the plot out ..
3.1
The revelation heavy third act does ensure that The Good Liar ends on a somewhat engrossing note, however, which secures the films place as a mostly w .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Mirren and McKellen are always enjoyably watchable and they elevate a too twisty by half script. You Tube
1.5
The journey is mostly sweet, thanks to its irresistible protagonists. But the destination leaves a sour taste in your brain. You Tube
5.0
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4.0
Its Mirren and McKellen who make it sing. When the focus is on them as a couple, theyre a joy. They are the new Hepburn and Tracy. The Times
4.5
Mirren and McKellen are delightful in their respective roles and that clearly helps mitigate the darker turn that suddenly shows up in the third act. .. Screen It
2.0
But hes not above, say, charming an older woman and then liberating her of her life savings. Rolling Stone
3.0
In the end theres a nagging sense that the plot wouldnt hold water. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
And theres always pleasure to be found watching top class actors loosen up in a low stakes setting. The Wrap
4.5
One minute, hes a well dressed financier with a portfolio of tropical real estate. News Day
3.8
A taut thriller, The Good Liar keeps you guessing til its explosive end. New York Post
3.5
In one scene, hes all smiles, twinkles and old fashioned courtliness. Smh
2.5
Yet thats not a positive thing here, not a fun thing but a ridiculous thing that keeps getting increasingly absurd.
3.0
It all adds up to a film thats flawed, diverting but far from essential, unless seeing Mirren and McKellen together is on your bucket list. Flim List
1.5
When we meet Roy and Betty (Mirren) they are filling out online dating profiles; they check boxes indicating their drinking and smoking habits: Roy do .. Film Inquiry
3.0
Slyly sophisticated crime caper, revolving around sociopathic vengeance. Susang Ranger
3.8
The only consistent thrill in The Good Liar is waiting to see what the inestimably talented stars will do next. Observer
3.0
Practically everything about the third act is misguided, woefully executed (aside from the actors), and tears away every shred of believability here, .. Flickering Myth
3.0
Whats delicious about The Good Liar isnt just the thrill of seeing two seasoned pros in a breezy entertainment, its also the awareness in this con gam .. Boston Herald
3.1
The Good Liar takes its sweet time to pick up steam and pulls its punches in places where it could have been even darker and more daring. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Advertisement Thats all right, since being memorable isnt his job; its McKellens and Mirrens. Boston Globe
1.5
But then, of course, theres the twist, which entirely justifies the occasionally dull path to get there. Birth Movies Death
4.0
But we can dream, cant we In yer face topical, The Good Liar has much in common with Rian Johnsons parlour game Knives Out (released November 29). Standard
4.0
Although its mostly talk, Condon directs with a fine sense of pace. Tony Medley
4.5
The film cant quite sustain that rhythm for its entire runtime, but overall The Good Liar is a delightfully sly, phenomenally acted duel. Pajiba
3.1
They significantly deaden the pace, and while theyre all necessary that doesnt mean they work. Movie Freak
3.0
Director Bill Condon, who directed McKellen in Gods and Monsters and Mr. Holmes, isnt stealthy enough to keep up the central ruse. Detroit News
3.1
Unfortunately, the Nicholas Searle novel Hatcher adapts features a shopworn story with easily anticipated plot twists, resulting in a soggy and largel .. Groucho Reviews
1.5
Even these two knighted performers in a rare star vehicle for a pair of senior citizens cant elevate this adaptation of Nicholas Searles book, which c .. Cnn
2.5
Not terrible, but not good enough to drop everything immediately for a look see. Herald Sun
4.0
Both are tremendous talents, which means that even if you anticipate one or more of the films surprises it doesnt really matter since theres great ent .. Maki At The Movies
3.5
Its deeper than you think, warns Mirren in one scene. Never a truer word spoken. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.5
But this sudden, heavy seriousness drags everything down, and ultimately, The Good Liar is too serious for a movie about hot elders trying to pretend .. The Stranger
1.0
It is hard to believe anything in a film that seems, itself, no more than a contrived date for two ennobled luvvies who valiantly stir their shtick. Ft
2.5
Director Bill Condon previously worked with McKellen on the elegiac dramas Gods and Monsters and Mr. Holmes, but The Good Liar doesnt really engage wi .. Film Racket
4.0
Far from Hollywood fantasies of conmen as playful rogues, hes a merciless, veteran life wrecker. The Arts Desk
1.5
The calculation couldnt be clearer. Put two superb performers together and youre on your way to making an exceptional movie. Not so fast, though. The .. Wsj
3.0
Watch the film for the acting masterclass provided by Mirren and McKellen, who effortlessly slide into their roles and spar with each other like maste .. FilmFare
3.0
After all, who doesnt love a good con But the first clue there is more than meets the eye is Mirrens Betty. Patriot Ledger
3.0
This isnt a perfect film, but it boasts two of the great legends of modern acting for just about two hours straight. Film
2.0
Condon would dearly love to deliver an adult thriller a Hitchcockian Brief Encounter. But The Good Liar disappears into its own gaping plot holes. Scmp
2.5
You might think an octogenarian isnt too concerned about accumulating wealth but thats not the case here. The Film Pie
2.5
The Good Liar is a well crafted and meticulously appointed piece of work. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Whats interesting aboutis that, for a lot of the way it doesnt really portray itself as a crime movie. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
Still, Roy is undoubtedly crafty enough to make things tickety boo. We Live Entertainment
4.0
And isnt it great for a youth obsessed industry to put two stars well into their 70s in charge It doesnt get much better than this for fans of either .. Dead Line
3.0
Though the film fails in the end to be convincing in its absurd twisted cat and mouse game, with a final twist thats too silly to take for real. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
The Good Liar tries so hard to be an Alfred Hitchcock thriller to the point in which the film ultimately comes to fail on that particular level. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
But it also feels like an admission that The Good Liar is not going to deal in cracking suspense; that would require a taut ruthlessness that hasnt be .. Film Avclub
4.5
However, its worth seeking out for McKellens performance alone, even if the storys architecture minimises Mirrens contribution. The Ooh Tray
3.8
Mirrens character is quieter, though she lets us see the wheels turning as we start to wonder exactly what Betty knows and doesnt know. Seattle Times
3.0
But this middling psychological thriller doesnt give its characters enough in the way of psychology to get our pulses racing. Seven Day Svt
2.5
At one point, Roy says the country life with Betty, which he is living as part of his elaborate farce, is making him feel suffocated, submerged in bei .. The Indian Express
5.0
Unfortunately, Jeffrey Hatchers script ties itself into ever more intricate knots and skids around several yawning plot holes. Bfi
2.0
The Good Liar is the sort of suspense thriller that isnt very good at faking where its going. Original Cin
3.0
So when its conclusion begins, you cant help but feel a little underwhelmed. The National
2.5
The Good Liar falls apart in the third act, but there are clues that things arent going to quite come together even before that. Third Coast Review
5.0
It doesnt bother Roy that this system has allowed them to bilk numerous people out of their fortunes. Review Express
1.5
Despite its noble efforts, The Good Liar crashes into a clumsy attempt. El Pais (Spain)
3.8
Those who dont like The Good Liar may see it as too heavily plotted. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
Full Coverage: Film Reviews And yet The Good Liar, a modest middlebrow thriller, never lives up to the sheer pleasure of seeing its two leads together .. Ap News
3.8
Before its over, the film will have deepened into something more than just a story about a con man trying to bilk an elderly woman out of her money. Film Frenzy
3.0
Screenwriter Jeffrey Hatchers adaptation of Nicholas Searles novel is adroit, swift and doesnt tip its hand too soon. Assignment X
3.5
Its not a perfect movie ... but its relatively minor issues are more than overcome by McKellan and Mirren, who are cinematic treasures and are clearly ..
4.5
Though THE GOOD LIAR is far from perfect, its thoroughly enjoyable enough. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Still, McKellen shows once again that hes a virtuoso of villainy. Metro Active
3.0
The Good Liar makes for fun viewing despite its flaws. As long as it is not milking the past, it gives enough time to McKellen and Mirren to surprise .. Firstpost
3.5
Older, more sensitive audiences be warned: this is no sweet Richard Curtis comedy or romantic Merchant Ivory tale. Adelaide Review
3.0
Its great to see a strong older woman character starring in a female driven story, and those looking for an adult drama will find just enough to like. Screen Zealots
4.5
Despite The Good Liars many plot issues, it remains a cracker of a thriller thats worth a watch. The Spool
1.5
Speaking of history, theres Bettys protective grandson, Stephen, a historian studying Albert Speer. Kdhx
5.0
At first, the film plays like a grownup rom com: Youve Got Mail, but Not Much Time.) Aarp
2.0
I needlessly waste almost two hours of my life seeing this nonsense that on the surface appears to be complex with its criminal plot of mysteries and ..
3.1
It only really succeeds when it embraces its pulpy roots, and thats mostly thanks to the talents of its legendary stars. From the Front Row
1.5
Two rights dont exactly make a wrong here, but The Good Liar comes pretty darn close. At Home In Hollywood
3.0
What treasures Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen are, and what a gift director Bill Condon has given us by pairing them up in The Good Liar, a delightfull .. Stardem
3.0
But doesnt everyone lie online Im actually 85 and ten times more attractive than my picture on here suggests. Caution Spoilers
1.5
After the characters travel to Germany theres too much exposition and Condon cannot recover his movie, allowing The Good Liar to lose its perverse app .. Enfil Me
0.5
Everything here is capricious, forced, oblivious to more or less any logical sense of narrative continuity. La Nación (Argentina)
4.5
Nonetheless, its impeccably acted, even if some of Bill Condon s direction feels misguided. Digital Journal
4.5
What may be a rather traditional plot is makes good thanks to its two terrific stars. And thats no lie. The Movie Minute
4.0
The Good Liar has more considerable twisting and saltiness than a profitable pretzel factory. Flick Feast
3.0
The Good Liar is a captivating game of cat and mouse executed by two consummate pros. Daily Telegraph
3.0
A classic lineage film with actors who know how to manipulate the viewer with elegance. Fotogramas
4.5
The Good Liar is going to be a fall gem, its a movie truly for adults in a growing sea of franchise tentpole releases this winter. idobi.com
1.5
Searles book is the ultimate catfishing story. The film needs a storyteller of Mirren and McKellens caliber a Hitchcock, say for The Good Liar to reac .. That Shelf
3.0
The Good Liar ends up overcoming some doses of cruelty and certain underlines in his structure of psychological thriller thanks to two wise, noble and ..
1.5
When Roys not setting up dodgy property investment schemes hes popping onto dating sites looking for rich widows to swindle. The Digital Fix
1.5
The Good Liar is a forgettable film featuring an otherwise stellar pairing. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
4.5
Theres a really interesting tonal alchemy at play in The Good Liar. Flickering Myth
4.5
The Good Liar is the kind of movie for which I have great fondness. Old fashioned in almost every way... Movie City News
1.5
The film has more turns than what even a mummys foot would be capable of. El Mundo (Spain)
1.5
Playing like a stage farce, this is one of those films where even the cast loses faith in a better outcome. Always Good Movies
3.1
Even in its least persuasive moments and there are a few the fun of watching Mirren and McKellan prowling around the screen, leading each other a merr .. Good Times
4.5
For many it will be inevitable to see Mirren and McKellen performing for the first time together at the cinema. La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.0
The plot keeps you guessing and though you may think you know what is going on, sit back and relax and let the story take you along. Phantom Tollbooth
3.0
The direction isnt much to speak of either, Condon isnt doing anything here that any other director couldnt. Texas Art & Film
4.5
The Good Liar, starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, is a slow winding mystery that comes to a head with an understated yet satisfying finale. Hypable
1.5
Solid performances from both screen veterans aside, The Good Liar does a good job offering a few worthwhile moments. Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
Thankfully, for the first time, these two acting phenoms have decided to unite and enthrall the audience with their seamless craft.
3.0
Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, Dame and Sir, respectively, elevate whatever cinematic endeavor theyre a part of. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
3.1
In reality, you know that you arent telling the truthbut you have to utterly convince yourself, as the character, that youre telling the truth. Phoenix Film Festival
2.5
The Good Liar isnt a bad film, and its not this years most disastrous adaptation, but it just feels a little bland and muddled in places. Next Best Picture
1.5
Then again, a life well lived doesnt exactly give the bad guy his comeuppance.
2.0
The film sells itself first on McKellen and Mirren and then on its twisty plot. The actors are great; the plot, not. Film Mafia
1.5
Its hard to guess the motivations of the characters...Mirren and McKellen are always fun to watch, no matter the material, but this material is wobbly .. France 24
3.0
Hes all charm, and it isnt long before hes set himself up in her spare bedroom, something her suspicious grandson (Russell Tovey) isnt all too keen on .. The AU Review
4.5
Between their performances, Condons handsome, confident direction and a fine score by Carter Burwell, the movie is well crafted pleasure. Phoenix Magazine
4.0
In a moustache and blazer hes every inch an English scoundrel in the mould of Terry Thomas and is aided by Downton Abbey star Jim Carter, posing as an .. The Sunday People
2.0
What starts as a playful cat and mouse game of deception, rapidly loses its way, morphing into an unbelievable, convoluted and dark tale of revenge. The Canberra Times
4.5
The Good Liar is taut enough with plenty of twists, but it doesnt pack a punch like you feel it should. MovieReelist.com
3.0
There arent any better reasons to see The Good Liar than Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.1
She wields a razor sharp nonsense meter that matches her generosity. Punch Drunk Movies
1.5
Theres no suspense generated by all the gotcha isms, just a weary shrug and the faint whiff of swindle. Fortune
3.0
The interplay between Mirren and McKellen more than compensates for the lack of plausibility in the revealing of truth in the latter part... Take it a ..
4.5
The soundtrack isnt bad, either, with interesting cover versions and some very deep cuts. Marie Claire
4.5
Although some moments arent for the faint of heart, The Good Liar is certainly worthy of a watch. The Reel Roundup



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