Where the Truth Lies (2005) Reviews
- Starring:
- Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, (more)
- Director(s):
- Atom Egoyan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NC17
- Category:
- Music & Performing Arts, Foreign
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful A fascinating flop (theatrically) that still commands interest and features some of the best acting its two leads have ever given, Atom Egoyan's WHERE THE TRUTH LIES combines mystery, memory and ... Read More A fascinating flop (theatrically) that still commands interest and features some of the best acting its two leads have ever given, Atom Egoyan's WHERE THE TRUTH LIES combines mystery, memory and varied points of view to strange and slightly fuzzy effect. A beautiful film to gaze at--sets, time-frame, faces and bodies), much of the dialog is also clever and on the mark. But Egoyan does not prove here to be the kind of stylist who can tap mystery or noir tropes; his movie is all bright lights, posh hotel rooms and lovely scenery. Yet Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth both have scenes of such quiet power and feeling that I think you'll be more than surprised. Alison Lohman is up to snuff as the very "involved" reporter, and Rachel Blanchard is simply stunning--gorgeous, provocative, surprising--in a key role. The mystery of human character is what counts, and the writer/director gives that theme its due. I'd advise you not to miss this one, even though it's no knock-your-socks-off success. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful I think James V's review has it right. In addition; from a sex standpoint, it just about covers it all: gay, lesbian , straight and 3-way. Close to being X-rated. By the way, my wife walked out of ... Read More I think James V's review has it right. In addition; from a sex standpoint, it just about covers it all: gay, lesbian , straight and 3-way. Close to being X-rated. By the way, my wife walked out of the room at the mid-point of the movie. Maybe good for guys, but not for the straight ladies. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful This is a reminder of movies made in 40's & 50's. The actors do a very credible job and the story held my interest. A bit difficult to follow but if you stay with it and don't become distracted, ... Read More This is a reminder of movies made in 40's & 50's. The actors do a very credible job and the story held my interest. A bit difficult to follow but if you stay with it and don't become distracted, it's an enjoyable movie. Not for everyone, but then what is? My wife & I both were pleasantly surprised and I'm a bit baffled as to why it didn't do better at box office. Worth a viewing. Not academy award stuff but certainly better then most crap out there now. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Although I thought Firth and Bacon were both good in this film, the story falls flat owing to a lack of careful research on the part of the writer. I don't want to give away any key plot points here ... Read More Although I thought Firth and Bacon were both good in this film, the story falls flat owing to a lack of careful research on the part of the writer. I don't want to give away any key plot points here but I found a number of key components of the film absurd for the U.S. in 1957 - most especially THE main plot point. Sex scenes I thought were overdone and the whole film I could have easily done without. Lohann was just terrible. Best to pass on this one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful What was this movie trying to be...a porno flick or a murder mystery?..I never could decide..lean towards murder mystery because in the movie only the males could act..and what porno movie had anyone ... Read More What was this movie trying to be...a porno flick or a murder mystery?..I never could decide..lean towards murder mystery because in the movie only the males could act..and what porno movie had anyone who could act? Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful This movie proved to be much better than we expected, reminding us of a 1930s or 1940s murder mystery in the way it was presented. I thought the ladies were sexy, and the guys a bit sleazy, but the ... Read More This movie proved to be much better than we expected, reminding us of a 1930s or 1940s murder mystery in the way it was presented. I thought the ladies were sexy, and the guys a bit sleazy, but the twists and turns of the plot kept it all interesting. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful don't watch this movie, it will ruin your image of him forever.
Although Firth's acting was superb as usual, the director portrayed him as a pathetic old perv. The nude scenes were shot in all ... Read More don't watch this movie, it will ruin your image of him forever.
Although Firth's acting was superb as usual, the director portrayed him as a pathetic old perv. The nude scenes were shot in all too realistic light--talk about sagging skin and drooping body parts. Ish!........
I never was a Kevin Bacon fan, but this cinched it for me. Never again! As an actor, he has one note and here it is again in this film. Does he search for scripts that are masogonistic and depressing or do they find him?...........
So, if you want to watch some depressing gratuitous sex, drugs and a predictable murder plot--go for it. Otherwise take a pass on this one--I wish I had. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Murder mysteries are a favorite in my family, and the set up for this movie--a jounalist in 1973 is interviewing a faded comic duo in order to figure out who murdered a beautiful young woman in ... Read More Murder mysteries are a favorite in my family, and the set up for this movie--a jounalist in 1973 is interviewing a faded comic duo in order to figure out who murdered a beautiful young woman in 1958--is quite promising. But as soon as Alison Lohman (the journalist)appears, the movie bombs. Her acting is atrocious. Colin Firth is especially good, and Kevin Bacon carries his own, which makes Lohman's performance look all the more pathetic. The movie is also hurt by a silly script and a plot that is often beyond implausible. Nor are Kevin and Colin ever believeable as a comedic team. The main attraction of the movie is the abundant nudity, which is voyeuristic and exploitive in nature. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful First of all let me say that Kevin Bacon is getting a little too old to be running around naked. Not a pretty sight. Next is the acting. How Alison Lohman was chosen for this part I will never know, ... Read More First of all let me say that Kevin Bacon is getting a little too old to be running around naked. Not a pretty sight. Next is the acting. How Alison Lohman was chosen for this part I will never know, but what terrible high school acting. There is a gay twist to the movie, not too surprising, though it is not a pretty sight to see. Really the movie was not that good and not worth the time to suffer through it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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