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Liar Game has a couple of minor flaws and doesn't quite escape its TV background, but it has plenty of positive elements to erase these minor shortcomings.
It's one thing when TV shows make a movie spin-off where the film is little more than an extended episode, but this film is just two completely separate episodes tacked together. There's some fun to be had here, but the entire second hour could've been scrapped, while the first hour should've been fleshed out more. The performances aren't too bad and the setup of the first half is fun. The film can't quite hide its TV roots though and while both episodes have merit, the combination makes zero sense. I guess this is mostly for the fans of the series, but even then they could've put a bit more effort into it.Read all