The Lie
The Lie

The Lie

2011Movie80 minEnglish

A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users71%
Director: Veena SudGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young girl, Crystal, is accidentally hit by her father's car and killed. Her parents, instead of calling the police, decide to cover up the accident and tell everyone that Crystal has been abducted. Their desperate attempt to protect themselves spirals into a web of lies, deceit, and emotional turmoil.

Critical Reception

The Lie received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Mireille Enos's performance and the film's tense atmosphere. However, some found the plot implausible and the emotional arc unconvincing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mireille Enos delivers a compelling performance as a mother grappling with an unimaginable situation.
  • The film effectively builds suspense and explores the psychological toll of deception.
  • Some critics found the narrative convenient and the characters' actions hard to believe.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and Mireille Enos's strong acting, but some expressed concerns about the believability of the plot and character motivations.

Fun Fact

Actress Sasha Grey, known for her adult film career, took on a supporting role in 'The Lie,' marking a notable shift in her acting choices and drawing attention to her performance in a mainstream thriller.

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