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Critic Marc Savlov
rated 6

...the interplay between Mirren and McKellen, in their first time sharing the screen together, is tremendous fun.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Peter Sobczynski
rated 5

...the sheer fun of watching them playing off of each other helps give their scenes a charge that they might have lacked in other hands.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

...at its sparky best when Mirren and McKellen are on screen, waltzing smoothly through a plot that feels like a Russian doll of deeper and deeper deceptions.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic David Hughes
rated 6

...there's joy in watching two flawless performances from these much-loved veteran actors, relishing every nuance of their characters, and every moment of their time on screen.

Read full review at Empire
Jackson Holiday Wheeler
rated 8

Emotionally gripping and poignant film, with twists and turns to take you round and round. The hints are subtle, yet connected...

Brilliant acting does the script justice; Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren have incredible chemistry, deep and mysterious in...

1 year ago
Critic Tara Mcnamara
rated 6

The battle of maneuvers is intriguing and leaves the audience with a temporary moment of satisfaction...

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Kerstin Gezelius
rated 6

Vad man genast tycker om med den här filmen, vad som gör den modig, är att den är så ren.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Cast & Crew

Bill Condon
Director
Helen Mirren
As Betty McLeish
Ian McKellen
As Roy Courtnay
Jim Carter
As Vincent
Michael Culkin
As Dr. Livesey
Russell Tovey
As Steven

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The Good Liar is a crime drama movie that follows the story of Roy Courtnay, a seasoned con artist who sets his sights on his latest mark, Betty McLeish, a wealthy widow and former Oxford University professor. Roy uses his charm and deceit to gain her trust and manipulate her into opening a joint offshore investment account, with the intention of stealing her money. However, things take a turn when Roy's past comes back to haunt him, and he is forced to confront the secrets he has kept hidden. The movie explores themes of deception, lies, and the consequences of playing with fire. With a talented cast, including Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, The Good Liar promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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