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L.I.E.
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pros: Incredible direction and performances from Cox and Dano.
cons: Editing is a little choppy, ending feels like plan B, and oh yeah, Pedophiles.
Good Touch, Bad Touch, L.I.E. Will Touch You...
L.I.E. (2001) Directed by Michael Cuesto"On the Long Island Expressway there are lanes going east, l... See Full Review
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pros: Very strong cast, story moves right along, difficult topic
cons: Logical loose ends, ending may not satisfy movie's ambitions
Moving, Well Acted Exploration of Ambiguity
While the marketing pitch of this movie deals with pedophilia and male prostitution the film can als... See Full Review
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pros: Explores a controversial subject with sensitivity.
cons: Could have been edited better. Boy being abandoned with no caregiver isn't realistic as portrayed.
Not your everyday coming of age movie
Long Island Expressway gives us a surprising look into the lives of suburban teen boys. The main cha... See Full Review
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pros: Brian Cox's performance, good cast overall, smart writing
cons: Some characters (father) were underdeveloped, disturbing subject matter
Disturbing view of Suburbia
A controversial film festival favorite when it was released in 2001, L.I.E. is a disturbing view o... See Full Review
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pros: Superb acting, musical score, and cinematography. Explores multiple complex themes without pandering or oversimplifying.
cons: Too much ambiguity in two or three scenes; will offend homophobes and black/white thinkers.
Is he gay or confused? Does it matter?
Writer and Director Michael Cuesta offers compelling insights into several complex personalities, re... See Full Review
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pros: Intense drama with great performances.
cons: Overly hyped by its marketing.
I Won't L.I.E. - Good Movie, But Not Best of the Year
The best film of the year brings to life a sexual child predator with a deep inner heart wh... See Full Review
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pros: acting, plot, story.
cons: none
L.I.E.- Unbelievable
The film is about the Long Island Expressway, and begins the brilliant debut about adolescent angst... See Full Review
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pros: Realistic acting, emotionally centered
cons: Difficult subject may be hard to digest for some people
Disturbing, yet tender...
"On the Long Island Expressway there are lanes going east, lanes going west, and lanes going straigh... See Full Review
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pros: Poetic, sexy, dreamy, funny.
cons: Spotty, dark.
The L.I.E. That Speaks The Truth
14-year-old Howie Blitzer sports two black eyes for most of the new film L.I.E. , and it's com... See Full Review
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pros: actors
cons: repeated pretentious bridge scene
An island of lost boys
Most everyone who has written about "L.I.E." has noted resemblances to "American Beauty." Somewhat o... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Dramas |
| Directors | Michael Cuesta |
| Actors | Adam LeFevre |
| Stars | Brian Cox |
| UPC | 717119850234 |
| Running Time | 1hr 37min |
| Available Formats | VHS: R-Rated Version |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Self Analysis |
| Release Date | 2001 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD</item><item name="runtime">1hr 37min</item><item name="company">New Yorker Video</item><item name="date">May 21, 2002</item><item name="rating">NC-17 (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">717119850241</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS: Unrated Version</item><item name="runtime">1hr 37min</item><item name="company">New Yorker Video</item><item name="date">May 21, 2002</item><item name="rating">Unrated</item><item name="upc">717119850234</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Michael Cuesta |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (09/01/2001, p.35-6, Stephen Farber): "...Haunting....This remarkable film honors the complexities of an explosive situation, and that's an audacious achievement..." |
