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Terrific. Absolutely engaging, start to finish.
This short film displays the storyteller's art to perfection. Not a wasted frame in the entire picture, not a wasted gesture, nor a bit of flabby dialog. Told in backflash, the story is both tense and touching, and at the conclusion, tremendously funny. The central actors give fine performances and the relationship developed between the two hitmen allows them both sympathetic rapport with the audience. (This is no mean feat. In fact, the movie is based on the notion of a haunted hitman.) The music deserves special praise. Elegant, evocative, eerie, the music unifies the tensions, highlights the humor, enriches the narrative. Arresting melodies and unique orchestrations are woven into the fabric of the picture. The use of Irving Berlin's old standard to evoke a more innocent past was inspired. From its opening scene in the church, A GOOD LIE is clever, ironic and engaging; the pace never falters and while the subject matter may seem (on the face of it) grim, the film is so polished and stylish you are drawn into its spell. I look forward to feature films from this director and his team. Bravo.
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- laura-32
- Nov 21, 1998
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