The Lie

Rating: 5.8/10 IMDb

Run Time: 1h 37m
Release Date: 6 October 2020
Cast: Joey King, Peter Sarsgaard, Mireille Enos, Devery Jacobs, Cas Anvar, Dani Kind, Nicolas Lea, Skyla Fowler, Patti Kim, Jennifer, Matt Adler, Alan van Sprang, Jackie Gonneau, David Cowgill, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Director: Veena Sud
Writer: Veena Sud, Marcus Seibert, Sebastian Ko
Genres: Drama, Suspense
Maturity Rating: U/A 16+
foul language, violence
Languages Available: English, Deutsch, Polski, English Dialogue Boost: Medium, Italiano, Español(Latinoamérica), Português, Español(España), English [Audio Description], English Dialogue Boost: high, Françias, Japanese
Available On: Prime Videos

 

I Main Cast

I Plot Line

A psychological thriller, "The Lie," centers on Kayla, the single daughter of divorced parents Jay and Rebecca.
The story begins when Brittany, Kayla's friend, is spotted by Jay and Kayla midway on their way to her belly dancing lesson, and they offer to give her a ride. The nasty girl, Brittany, made some remarks about Jay that Kayla found offensive. As soon as Brittany made them stop the car so she could urinate, Kayla became enraged and shoved Brittany off the bridge. The altercation was about Jay.

Kayla admits to her parents that she killed Brittany.
Like all parents, Jay and Rebecca took great measures to ensure their daughter Kayla was safe from harm. Her parents did all in their power to hide the crime. They began with a single, basic lie of denial, which developed into a web of lies. But hold on; lies don't finish here. Like with twists and turns, if you don't follow through to the end, the entire experience will have been a waste of time.
The movie examines issues of guilt, deceit, and the extent to which parents will go to keep their kids safe, culminating in a startling and morally dubious denouement.

 

I Positive Points

The mystery and intrigue of the plot keep viewers interested. Every member of the major cast gave excellent performances. The tension created by the mystery and suspense surrounding the main untruth is expertly built. Relationship themes are explored, primarily trust, betrayal, and morality.

I Negative Points

Viewers may face pacing issues in the middle portion of the movie. Some situations could seem emotionally detached to you, making it harder for viewers to empathize with the characters and their hardships. Certain narratives are predictable, which disappoints many who were hoping for a more surprising tale.

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