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Lying Hero
Wai was a stuntman who was lazy, loved to dream and afraid to die. He loaned a large amount of money from some bad persons. His wife abandoned him and quit. Also, he will never been employed in his business in stunt. He then wanted to suicide from taking drugs. But after he had taken the drugs, he discovered that had won the first prize in mark six at the same time. He was then sent to hospital. But he was afraid his winning ticket would be theft away. At the end, he hid it inside a TV-set. Unfortunately, the bad persons who loaned to him before came to his home and sold out all the electronic appliances in his home for money. Lastly, a good man bought the TV-set and donated it to the poor persons in Guangxi. Wai traced to Guangxi. But he was robbed by a bad taxi driver and stayed there. Fortunately, he encountered a nice girl called Luk Wan. She took him to her home for a temporary accommodation. At the same time, his TV-set was sent to the same village of Luk Wan. Hilarity ensues.
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Plot Summary
A small-town lawyer discovers a dark conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. He must fight for justice while protecting his family from unseen forces. As the stakes rise, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit where trust is a luxury he cannot afford.
Critical Reception
Lying Hero (1995) received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its suspenseful plot and lead performance but criticism for its convoluted storyline. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a gripping thriller and others deeming it forgettable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and engaging central performance.
Criticized for an overly complicated narrative that struggles to maintain coherence.
The film is often described as having potential but ultimately falling short of its ambitious goals.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Lying Hero' to be a competent thriller with a good premise, but many felt the plot became too convoluted and difficult to follow in the later stages. Some appreciated the suspense, while others were disappointed by the resolution.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Fun Fact
The iconic scene where the protagonist confronts the antagonist in the abandoned warehouse was filmed in a single, continuous take to enhance the tension.
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