L.I.E.
New Yorker Films | Release Date: September 7, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 25 Critic Reviews
Positive:
21
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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60
SalonCharles Taylor
Though I admire much of what Cuesta does in L.I.E., the film didn't give me much pleasure. I didn't find it unpleasant or repulsive; it's just that I felt he was too much outside the story. Read full review
60
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
The real reason to see it is Brian Cox, best known for being filmdom's other Hannibal Lecter (he played the role in Michael Mann's "Manhunter").
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Paints a sincere and serious portrait of the seductiveness of evil and the self-destructive nature of depravity. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
A provocative, upsetting film. Read full review
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