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All those swishy twists and turns, unbelievable double-crosses, frequent going back in time and fake-outs, fail to dredge up enough tension. This one is mildly entertaining at best!
A still from the movie The Good Liar (Picture courtesy/Warner Bros. Pictures' official YouTube channel)
The scripted storyline adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the book by Nicholas Searle, puts the onus entirely on the two luminous actors to come good. Engaging performances from the two thespians notwithstanding, the wayward plotting and indulgent character chatter makes the shocking reveal rather predictable.
Watch the trailer of The Good Liar here
Condon's inconsistent use of tone belittles the fun to be had from the Mirren and McKellen's playing off each other for the first time ever. Condon does throw in some meaty instances of smartly staged suspense ( especially the one set in the Charing Cross underground station) but the overall effect is pretty much inconsistent and lacking in edge. All those swishy twists and turns, unbelievable double-crosses, frequent going back in time and fake-outs, fail to dredge up enough tension.
This one is mildly entertaining at best!
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