"Where the Truth Lies" is a film noir that twists its way through a series of plot reversals to solve a mystery that, in the end, it's hard to give a hoot about. It's less a whodunnit than a whocares. Consider it a clunking disappointment from Atom Egoyan, the smart Canadian director whose works have ranged from the fascinating ("Exotica") to the brilliant ("The Sweet Hereafter"). That film was based on the novel by Russell Banks. "Truth" comes from a book by, um, Rupert Holmes — yep, the guy who wrote "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)." Read the full review
A beautiful young woman is found dead in the bathtub of a popular comedy duo's hotel suite. Both comedians have rock solid alibis and are exonerated of any crime, but the scandal causes the once inseparable pair to part company. Decades later, a journalist tries to uncover the truth behind the breakup of the showbiz legends.
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, Alison Lohman, Rachel Blanchard, David Hayman
Run time: 106 minutes
Release date: Oct. 14, 2005
Rating: Not rated; NC-17 rating declined. Includes sexual situations, nudity, language, violence, drug use.
See showtimes
On the web
Official movie site
View the trailer
Trailers require
Quicktime
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C-
"... less a whodunnit than a whocares."
Austin American-Statesman: 2 of 5 stars
"The knotty, 'Rashomon'-ish plot launches from an improbable coincidence and just keeps getting more implausible."
The Palm Beach Post: C+
"... the only thing (director Atom Egoyan) got right is the skin part."
Become a fan of accessAtlanta on Facebook »
Get the latest news on ajc.com and wsbtv.com
Best of the Big A »
- Nominate: Best place to bike
- Vote: Favorite local blogger
- Winners: Best cup of joe
