Secrets and Lies
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Movie Reviews of Secrets and Lies
Movie Review: Great Sunday afternoon movie
Summary: 5 Stars
As an adult adoptee, I found the premise of this movie really interesting (young woman decides to find birthmother, locates her, is surprised by what she finds - and there's much more to it) so I ordered it and sat down to watch it with my husband on a Sunday afternoon. It's a very well-written story (although some of the editing/direction is a little choppy)and very "real" - there's no fantasy world here. The acting is fantastic and very touching, accurately reflecting the upheaval (and fulfillment) that adoption reunions can bring. This is certainly not a comedy, it's a fairly heavy story, but emotionally fulfilling.Movie Review: Outstanding look at other people's lives
Summary: 5 Stars
The Bottom Line:
No one gives you the impression that you're eavesdropping on people's lives quite as well as Mike Leigh, whose fly-on-the-wall perspective and scenes of improvised dialogue embody a sense of realism that other directors obscure, and never has his style been put to better use than in Secrets & Lies; a film that contains real emotional truths, terrific acting, and a wonderful sense of optimism where other filmmakers would have wallowed in nihilism, this is really something you should go out of your way for.
3.5/4
Movie Review: One of my favorite films
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to see a great film, look no further. From plot to performance, you won't do better than this movie. Excellent direction. One of my favorite scenes is the scene where mother and daughter are having one of their first conversations, both facing the camera. Such rich performances by everyone make it a joy to see. I wish there were more films out there like this one.Movie Review: Beautiful Truth
Summary: 5 Stars
"Secrets and lies! We're all in pain! Why can't we share our pain? I've spent my entire life trying to make people happy, and the three people I love the most in the world hate each other's guts, and I'm in the middle! I can't take it anymore!"
One of the most beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming, Truthful movies that I have ever seen.
Movie Review: Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I heard of this movie was on Roger & Ebert when they were reviewing it and then I was able to see it on cable and was glued to the tv every time it came on. Loved the way the different stories were told and how they interwined at the "birthday party". The acting was excellent and it is great to watch other cinema besides the U.S.