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An Honest Liar (2014)

7.120141h 30mEN
HistoryComedyDocumentary

Directed by Justin Weinstein

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

April 18, 2014

Director

Justin Weinstein

Official Trailer

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Overview

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of 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...

Cast

James Randi

James Randi

Self

Adam Savage

Adam Savage

Self

Bill Nye

Bill Nye

Self

Uri Geller

Uri Geller

Self

Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Self

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

Self (archive footage)

Richard Wiseman

Richard Wiseman

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An Honest Liar (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of 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 the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An Honest Liar. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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