Where the Truth Lies
Where the Truth Lies

Where the Truth Lies

2005Movie107 minEnglish

An ambitious reporter probes the reasons behind the sudden split of a 1950s comedy team.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users60%
Director: Atom EgoyanGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

In the late 1970s, a pair of vaudeville comedy partners, Rudy and Marty, are investigated for a murder. Years later, a young journalist, Karen, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about the unsolved crime and the fractured relationship between the two comedians.

Critical Reception

Where the Truth Lies received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its sophisticated narrative and performances, while others found it to be overly convoluted and emotionally detached. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating its intellectual ambition but sometimes struggling with its complex and ambiguous storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and strong performances by the lead actors.
  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and lack of emotional resonance.
  • The film's exploration of secrets and betrayal was noted by many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users were split, with some appreciating the film's intricate plot and dark humor, while others found it slow-paced and unsatisfying in its resolution.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Rupert Holmes, who also wrote the song "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)".

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