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An Honest Liar
Directed by
Tyler Measom
and
Justin Weinstein
2014
90m
Not Rated
History
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7.5
98%
88%
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The life and career of the renowned stage magician turned scientific skeptic of the paranormal, James Randi.
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Cast of An Honest Liar
James Randi
Self
Adam Savage
Self
Bill Nye
Self
Uri Geller
Self
Penn Jillette
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
Harry Houdini
Self (archive footage)
Richard Wiseman
Self
An Honest Liar Reviews
Boston Globe
Peter Keough
It would violate a taboo to relate how this movie magic, masterfully orchestrated by Weinstein and Measom, is done. Their film is as smooth as Randi's patter and demonstrates how the documentarian's camera is quicker than the eye.
Washington Post
Michael O'Sullivan
In the end, "An Honest Liar" becomes a far more layered tale than it starts out to be.
San Francisco Chronicle
Walter V. Addiego
A worthwhile portrayal of an intelligent and skilled old-school conjuror who can look the audience in the eye and say, "I'm a deceiver and I'm going to deceive you," and then do just that.
Seattle Times
Moira MacDonald
Randi's a sly charmer, and an engaging guide through the film ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
Molly Eichel
After getting to know the TV personality who unmasked psychics as simply magicians themselves, it makes getting to know the man behind the crusade even more powerful.
RogerEbert.com
Godfrey Cheshire
Unexpectedly revelatory and deeply moving.
Arizona Republic
Bill Goodykoontz
"An Honest Liar" is a fascinating look at what the truth means, and how it means different things to different people. It's also a reminder that no one has a monopoly on it. Not even the Amazing Randi.
Chicago Sun-Times
Richard Roeper
Anyone who can challenges faith healers, psychics and mediums who claim a special bond with the dead - and often wins those challenges - deserves a standing ovation.
Austin Chronicle
Marc Savlov
Mankind may be awash in more con men and faith-based swindlers than ever, but precious few are bold enough to step forward into the light of reason, even for a million bucks. Bravo, Mr. Randi.
New York Magazine/Vulture
David Edelstein
Whatever his foibles, An Honest Liar depicts a great American original...
Chicago Reader
Ben Sachs
Randi's story suggests a modern-day footnote to Herman Melville's novel The Confidence-Man, reflecting the strange interplay between show business, religion, and hucksterism in American life.
Los Angeles Times
Sheri Linden
"An Honest Liar" isn't simply a career recap or a fond portrait; the movie takes exhilarating turns as directors Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom follow present-day developments in Randi's personal life.
New York Times
Jeannette Catsoulis
Documenting a lifetime spent gulling audiences and pursuing con men, the directors Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom have produced a jaunty, jovial portrait with a surprising sting in its tail.
Wall Street Journal
Joe Morgenstern
The film deserves to be seen, and admired, for its own revelations, and for its unlikely, yet deeply affecting, transformation into a story of abiding love that, in its own turn, involves a deception.
Hollywood Reporter
David Rooney
Intriguing stuff.
Village Voice
Alan Scherstuhl
Plays more like a greatest hits compilation than a biography ...
Variety
Dennis Harvey
Bounces along enjoyably on a sea of archival clips from Randi's high-profile career, with latter-day input from numerous celebrity pals (and at least one famous foe).
Way Too Indie
C.J. Prince
Weinstein and Measom's documentary is fascinating and enjoyable for the most part, but it's not without its flaws.
The Film Stage
John Fink
Comprehensive and fascinating, the filmmakers have crafted an engaging and entertaining portrait of a man who is paradoxically a likable and honest liar out to set the record straight.
Moveable Fest
Stephen Saito
However, nothing compares to the momentum of a great story, and though "An Honest Liar" may occasionally get a little too crafty for its own good, when it works, it's pure magic.
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