The Lie

United States

2011

80 Min

Color

English

Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
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SCR Joshua Leonard, Jess Weixler, Mark Webber, Jeff Feuerzeig, T. Coraghessan Boyle

CAST Joshua Leonard, Jess Weixler, Mark Webber, Alia Shawkat, Jane Adams, Kelli Garner, James Ransone, Gerry Bednob, Matthew Newton, Kirk Baltz, Allison Anders, Holly Woodlawn, Tipper Newton, Kandice Melonakos, Germaine Mozel Sims, Michael McColl, Gwyn Fawcett

Once an idealistic young man with artistic aspirations, Lonnie is stuck and doesn’t quite know it. Working at an unfulfilling job, he longs to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a musician. When his wife, Clover, is presented with a career opportunity that could provide them with the stability she craves (but one that goes against their beliefs), Lonnie cannot muster the resolve to endure another day at work, so he tells a lie—a life-altering lie that he cannot take back.

Writer/director/actor Josh Leonard’s The Lie is a candid, yet charming, look at the way seemingly harmless actions can cause a chain reaction of irrevocable proportions. With shining performances and intelligent writing, The Lie takes us on a journey of self-discovery as it astutely examines what it means to be an adult, and the steps we all take to get there . . . eventually. –Sundance Film Festival

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Sean

12May13

The Lie is a fantastic film, I was really impressed. A man with a family hates his job, hates where his life is going, he just feels stuck, this isn't the life he thought he would be leading when he was younger.His wife takes a job that could help them financially and that just sets him off even more, he then tells a lie that would change his life forever. This is a movie I didn't expect much from but as it was unfolding it hit me with a ton of bricks, the acting is pretty great, it's hilarious and very heartfelt. Joshua leonard impresses with both his directing and his acting. You've come along away from Blair Witch, man.

Westley

28May12

Wow, I was really impressed by this. It really resonated with me and touched upon the angst of my generation. It's probably the best mumblecore movie I've ever seen. It deals with bigger themes than most mumblecore movies. It deals with some real weighty issues. Go see it!