Jakob the Liar Reviews

I decided to watch this as part of my respect for Robin Williams as I haven't seen this yet. I never expected to see a movie about such a serious subject as WWII turned into somewhat of a dramedy. I mean it is more of a dark comedy of sorts. It was a bittersweet story dealing with a sad subject while bringing hints of humor throughout the story. The acting is great and the storyline is quite interesting. It was a different sort of film that you don't see often. It's the kind of movie you would expect from the great Robin Williams. It's definitely a must see for fans of his films. It's interesting that this movie says a lot of things in it that relate a bit to his real life. Rest in Peace Robin Williams!

I have never heard of this movie before but since it was starring Robin Williams, I thought I could give it a try. I must say it was rather interesting to see Robin Williams doing something different for a change and the story was not bad at all but I can't say it was really mindblowing. The first issue is that it is obviously really similar to 'Life is beautiful' but it never reaches the level of this great movie. Since it is a actually a remake, I really wonder how is the original version. Anyway, I don't think Robin Williams should be blamed since he delivered a decent performance. Even though the story was actually not bad at all, it was just not intriguing enough. I mean, it was too straightforward and predictable for my taste. To conclude, it remains a decent WWII drama and it is definitely worth look, especially if you are interested in Robin Williams' work.

1944. Poland.
Jewish shopkeeper Jakob (Robin Williams) accidentally overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Upon his return to the ghetto, he shares his information with a friend. Suddenly, rumors fly about a secret radio within the ghetto and Jakob tells fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis.
However Jakob has a real secret: he is hiding a young Jewish girl who escaped from a camp transport train.

A lengthy and depressing film. At least the character wants to share hope with the fellow prisoners, that's a good thing. Still, the Holocaust is a touchy subject and I'm always a little reluctant to watch films about that event.

Good performance by Robin Williams. He is as excellent as a comedian, as he is as a dramatic actor.

Well-directed, this movie is worth watching, but you should be in the mood to watch something like this.