The Unbelievable Truth details

The Unbelievable Truth
Formats: 15 DVD, Blu-ray
Starring: Christopher Cooke, Adrienne Shelly, Edie Falco, Robert Burke
Director: Hal Hartley
Genre: Comedy - Drama, Television
Studio: FUSION MEDIA SALES
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The Unbelievable Truth
15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Rental release: 29 Mar 2004
Main languages: English
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  • A classic Hartley comedy...

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By DHW from London, UK , 16 Nov 2004

    [Highly rated reviewer]

    An early, but still distinctively 'Hartley' film. I love how Hartley plays with innocence and irony in his characters and always manages to make me laugh. You can see some of his narrative devices that can be found in all his films, as well as soundtracks and themes. If you are a Hartley fan you will love it, but I think it is a good film for anyone interested in more progressive types or film.
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  • average film

    Rated - 2.0 stars  
    By a customer from reading, england , 17 Apr 2012
    decent music, poor acting, decent story, poor direction and rubbish location choices.
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  • not so good

    Rated - 1.5 stars  
    By 16sillyducks (11 reviews) from Stirling , 20 Feb 2012
    didn't really work for me....the dialogue was too forced and stylizedand the characters just a bit too wooden...i just stayed with it, but was tempted to switch it off a few times. I held on in the hope that it would develop, but If truth be told it was a bit irritating
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  • Size doesn't matter.

    Rated - 4.5 stars  
    By CityGent (51 reviews) from Burton Upon Trent , 19 Sep 2010
    With today's habit of producing movies which are capable of causing DVT in the viewer due to excessive running times (great on a long haul flight maybe but sittting in a cinema not as good) this is a little gem of a film.

    It concerns the return of Josh ( Robert Burke - great performance) to his home town (a suburb of New York on Long Island as far as I could make out, but I may be wrong). Josh has been in jail and gradually his story emerges during his relationship with Audry, the daughter of the local garage owner and his contacts with other members of the community.

    The dialogue in this film is quirky and weaves around like a slalom skier on an Austrian Alp! One scene involves an almost circular ring of dialogue which had me laughing out loud.

    Although the film starts rather slowly I urge you to let yourself relax into it and you will be rewarded with some fine performances and a satisfying ending which works really well.

    This film is also notable for being Edie Falco's ( Carmela Soprano; Nurse Jackie, etc.) first screen appearance.

    Highly Recommended especially for young film-makers who want to see a masterclass in technique
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  • Quirky and funny

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By bamfsoab (5 reviews) from London , 25 Sep 2008
    This film has all the Hal Hartley traits:

    Quirky, enigmatic characters who speak their mind,

    misunderstood outsiders who gain acceptance whilst remaining themselves, and,

    a simple storyline which may not have a surprising outcome but nevertheless contains many surprises along the way.

    The film is a must for its good storytelling with a unique voice.
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  • Early promise

    Rated - 3.0 stars  
    By Paul Thompson from King's Lynn, Norfolk , 29 Dec 2005
    I saw about four Hal Hartley films more or less as they came out many years ago, and decided to watch them all again now I've joined a DVD rental club. The Unbelievable Truth is still fresh and Hartleyesque (?!) but some of the touches (such as the repeat conversation between the main character and the waitress) seem forced now; perhaps, with hindsight, evidence of a talent still unsure of itself. The lead performances are strong, some of the minor characters less so, but for anyone who wants a good introduction to Hartley, this is as good as any place to start.
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