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Director:
Writers:
Richard Eyre (screenplay)
Bernhard Schlink (short story)
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Release Date:
27 May 2009 (France) more
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Is knowing the truth worth living a lie?
Plot:
The story of a husband who suspects his wife of adultery, and sets out to track down the other man in her life. | add synopsis
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Cast

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Laura Linney ... Lisa

Liam Neeson ... Peter

Romola Garai ... Abigail
Abigail Canton ... Designer
Pam Ferris ... Vera
Paterson Joseph ... Ralph

Craig Parkinson ... George
Lola Peploe ... Eleanor
Sophie Wu ... Shop Assistant
Richard Graham ... Eric
Lisa McDonald ... Receptionist
Emma Fielding ... Gail
Paul Ritter ... Guy
Amanda Drew ... Joy
Guido Adorni ... Waiter
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France:85 min | Canada:90 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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Continuity: The piece of paper written end ripped by Lisa on the bed is bigger then the one inside the red shoe. more
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Good Love Story, 26 December 2009
8/10
Author: (bob-rutzel-1) from United States

Peter (Neeson) discovers his wife Lisa (Linney), is having an affair. He vows to find the Other Man, Ralph (Banderas).

This is a strange love story, but a good one nevertheless. No, nothing uncomfortable in here. There will be a bombshell almost near the end. Deal with it. We all had to.

To have Liam Neeson and Antonio Banderas in a movie together is pure gold and the performances by the rest of the cast are extremely well done.

It's kind of hard to talk about the story without giving the bombshell away. Many will say it was predictable and that's a cop-out as yes, there is nothing new under the sun. But, it's all in the telling and that is why we watch. We know the outcomes of most stories, but again, it's in the telling that counts. And, this one is good in the telling.

And, also there is some suspense and tension and those are needed for a good story. At times, you really are not sure where this is going and you may find yourself holding your breath.

The only complaint I have are the flashbacks. Until we really get to know the characters we are not sure if we are in the present or are taken back in time. But, we catch on, we usually do. But a different color filter could be used for flashbacks and we would quickly know we are in a flashback. Hey, I'm just saying.

This probably went straight to DVD because there were no explosions, shootings, unbelievable stunts or the almost ever-present CGI. Hey, it's a love story.

Violence: No. Sex: No, but you see positions for. Nudity: Yes. Language: Yes, briefly in the beginning

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The scene in the hospital (with Banderas) teen20042001
Spooky then his real wife died! icdiamond
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