Little White Lies

Name: Little White Lies
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: August 24, 2012
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Benoît Magimel, François Cluzet, Gilles Lellouche, Jean Dujardin, Marion Cotillard

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MPI | Release Date: August 24, 2012 | Not Rated

Starring: Benoît Magimel, François Cluzet, Gilles Lellouche, Jean Dujardin, Marion Cotillard

Summary: Ludovic is a central figure in a close-knit group of Parisian friends in the prime of life, each of whom has attained personal and professional success. But after leaving a night club, Ludovic gets into a horrendous accident that sends his friends into a tailspin that will change their lives forever. (MPI Media Group)

Director: Guillaume Canet

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 154 min

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Roger Ebert

Aug 29, 2012

Cluzot, with his uncanny resemblance to Dustin Hoffman, is an engaging actor who effortlessly summons up inner neurosis. The others are all skilled at light wit and banter; in a way, the film is simply a record of the French being French. Read full review

Neil Smith

Aug 20, 2012

Populist fare from across the channel that will amply repay those ready to put the time in. The scenery, meanwhile, makes you want to run out and buy a timeshare. Read full review

The Playlist Kevin Jagernauth

Aug 21, 2012

It's no surprise the film became a box office sensation in its native France; the characters are a delight to know and the whole movie goes down easy like a cold glass of Chardonnay on a warm summer evening. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Aug 23, 2012

The boat rides and picnics we're privy to are an enjoyable way to get to a bittersweet conclusion. Yet it's hard not to feel like we've taken this trip before. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Aug 30, 2012

Little White Lies is never boring, always watchable, always reasonably rewarding. It's just that, when it's over, 2 1/2 hours seems too big an investment for just pretty good. Read full review

Jordan Mintzer

Aug 20, 2012

With its bloated running time and tonal shifts, the story tends to steer off course, though strong performances help keep it in tow. Read full review

Melissa Anderson

Aug 21, 2012

Of sole interest is Benoît Magimel's Vincent, who sheepishly confesses a same-sex attraction to one in the cabal; his moments on-screen provide the only break from this slog. Read full review

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Ragelib

Dec 20, 2012

A film make by a band of friends. Touching in every moment. This movie show us a real piece of life ! Each caracter have is personnality and you can reconize you in all of them.

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AlexSwe

Jan 12, 2013

Excellent movie with really great actors. Two and a half hours doesn't feel two long. I am really surprised that the critics in the newspapers did not give it higher rating.

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danipp

Mar 13, 2015

Great drama with the perfect amount of humor. Canet's shows us that he can write and direct comedies in the future based on the few but hilarious scenes of Little White Lies. The cast also gathers one of the best french actors that we have nowadays and they manage to build an intense andGreat drama with the perfect amount of humor. Canet's shows us that he can write and direct comedies in the future based on the few but hilarious scenes of Little White Lies. The cast also gathers one of the best french actors that we have nowadays and they manage to build an intense and powerful connection between their characters on screen. The only problem with the movie is the length. It takes too long to finally begin and too long to finish. But it's a nice story to follow so you won't be that bored.… Expand

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