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L.I.E. (2001) Rank 4 Reviews
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hybridmagazine.com
With L.I.E., first-time writer/director Michael Cuesta recounts a wonderful coming-of-age story concerning a boy—Howie Blitzer (Dano)—who, having nearly lost everything, finds himself in a state of constant uncertainty with only one person to turn ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Cuesta never gives us the satisfaction of fulfilling our expectations; instead he gives us a movie that we can ponder long the road takes its final turn. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Matinee Magazine (Jason Clark)
What makes L.I.E an especially arresting indie film is that it keeps pulling the rug out from under you in terms of where it's heading. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Matinee Magazine (Jason Clark)
FilmFestivals.com (Moira Sullivan)
Cuesta has succeeded in making a clear and captivating narrative involving the issues of trust, loss and deceit, all of which take place within the space of a week. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at FilmFestivals.com (Moira Sullivan)
Portland Oregonian (Kim Morgan)
An achievement of accomplished filmmaking and superb acting, L.I.E. puts you in the tough spot of unraveling how you feel about what you've viewed. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Portland Oregonian (Kim Morgan)
New Times (L.A.) (Bill Gallo)
Despite a little rough stuff here and there, this is one of the more insightful and affecting teen-trauma films of recent years. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at New Times (L.A.) (Bill Gallo)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
It's a powerful and provocative achievement from a first-time filmmaker of enormous promise. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Gripping, troubling and deftly acted. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Dano is a real find in this daunting role about a teenager's identity crisis. The subject of the movie is dicey but ultimately deeply rewarding. ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
"There were no breakthroughs." ...read the complete L.I.E. movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
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