Lies & Alibis (The Alibi) (2006)

Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago at Jun 25 17:52

Prelude76's review actually summarizes the story rather well.

I'd like to add that I didn't expect this to be as good as it turned out to be. I expected a rather low-quality comedy (as in a B movie if not worse), but the acting, directing and dialogue was surprisingly well done.

I love Brolin, and Coogan is in fact to be discovered.
It is interesting to note that Jerry O'Connell has such a small role at the beginning that one must wonder why his name is even up here in the actors' credits. It's as though he had a leading or supporting role, he doesn't, it's merely a cameo appearance of 5 minutes if that.

Still a recommended movie for all murder/mystery/comedy lovers.


Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 11 months ago at Dec 7 10:35

The film has a great storyline and quite a few comic elements and memorable quotes are found throughout this murder-mystery. Steve plays as an ex-mobster/con man who goes into a unique business that caters to the rich and powerful that want guarantees not be caught when they cheat on their husbands/wives. They pay him generously, and he and his team spin a web of lies and provide ironclad covers and alibis to keep their spouses from ever discovering their infidelities. Business is good, and he recently hires a smart woman (Romjin) to help bring 'more brains' to his operations, but soon starts falling for her when he finds out she's brilliant AND sexy. It takes a bit before the plot gets introduced to the audience, but basically one of Steve's top clients, played by James Brolin, asks...Read more

Rating : 9/10