A Little White Lie
A Little White Lie

Movie spotlight

A Little White Lie

2015
Movie
91 min
English

A romantically inexperienced career focused young woman is forced into accosting her handsome neighbour with the cunning plot to act the part of her boyfriend when her parents come to town, with unexpected consequences.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users42%
Director: John RosenblattGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A determined journalist sets out to write a biography of a reclusive and acclaimed American author. Upon arriving at the author's secluded estate, the journalist finds that the reality of the celebrated writer is far from the public image he has cultivated. As the writer tries to evade the journalist, secrets begin to unravel, leading to unexpected revelations about the author's life and work.

Critical Reception

A Little White Lie received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly Dominic West, many found the plot to be predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms focusing on the film's slow pacing and lack of substantial comedic or dramatic payoff.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Dominic West's performance but criticized for a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements, resulting in a tonally inconsistent experience.

  • Many reviewers felt the screenplay lacked originality and failed to capitalize on its interesting premise.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disappointment, with many citing a slow-moving story and a lack of engaging characters. Some appreciated the acting, but the overall sentiment is that the movie doesn't live up to its potential.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Arthur and Lewis' before being changed to 'A Little White Lie' for its release.

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