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2015
Not Rated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

2015
Not Rated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

Summary An Honest Liar is a feature documentary about the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James ‘The Amazing’ Randi. The film brings to life Randi’s intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of th...

Directed By: Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein

Written By: Greg O'Toole, Justin Weinstein, Tyler Measom

2015
Not Rated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

2015
Not Rated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

An Honest Liar

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews

76

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

7.9

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Summary An Honest Liar is a feature documentary about the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James ‘The Amazing’ Randi. The film brings to life Randi’s intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of th...

Directed By: Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein

Written By: Greg O'Toole, Justin Weinstein, Tyler Measom

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews

94% Positive
15 Reviews

6% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews

94% Positive
15 Reviews

6% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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New York Magazine (Vulture)

Mar 7, 2015

Whatever his foibles, An Honest Liar depicts a great American original — a man who has taught a generation of scientists, magicians, and even certain film critics that our senses must be trained to detect the smell of bullshit.

By David Edelstein FULL REVIEW

Portland Oregonian

Apr 10, 2015

Today, Randi's stooped, gnomish gait and expansive white beard give him the appearance of a Tolkien wizard, but the man's passion for rationality and for exposing fraud and misbelief are stronger than ever. An Honest Liar is a fitting tribute to a figure whose stamina and wit only appear to be magical.

By Marc Mohan FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Mar 5, 2015

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.

By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW

Chicago Sun-Times

Mar 19, 2015

Even with my misgivings about some of Randi’s methods, 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. An Honest Liar is an honest portrait of just that man.

By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Mar 3, 2015

The ultimate question in An Honest Liar is whether it’s possible to know so much about the method behind the magic without being fooled into believing your own act.

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 3, 2015

The film navigates an abrupt turn when it explores an elaborate untruth in the subject's own life. But while that shift could have been smoother and its conclusions more coherent, this is nonetheless intriguing stuff.

By David Rooney FULL REVIEW

Mar 4, 2015

The doc makes a hairpin turn into sentiment, as the realities of immigration law impose themselves on Randi’s private relationship with his Venezuelan lover of 25 years. We already know that professional charlatans run from their pasts. Where they head to, though, is the better question: For a while, An Honest Liar brings a captivating crusader into view.

By Joshua Rothkopf FULL REVIEW

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

67% Positive
6 Ratings

33% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

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6 Ratings

33% Mixed
3 Ratings

0% Negative
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Production Company Left Turn Films, Pure Mutt Productions, BBC Storyville, part2 pictures

Release Date Mar 6, 2015

Duration 1 h 30 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04ndsb3

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Awards

Newport Beach Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Key West Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Napa Valley Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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