Separate Lies(2005)- User Reviews

Ridiculous how the wife flaunts her affair in her husbands face and chalks it up to a neurosis she cant control. Equally improbable is the husband's acceptance of not only his wife's criminal activity but also her 'relationship' with her …more»

How I hated this movie. I am a 51 yr.old white married woman and absolutely thought this movie was a bore like the movie The Hours.
Nothing seemed realistic about it. If your spouse cheats on you, do you still embrace them and their lover? I highly …more»

Quite good performances, and the story is so very interesting, with enormous possibilities left undeveloped. The character development is not really quite there. Still, the fascinating base story and good acting puts it in the plus column.more»

This movie is great, it's a drama and a sexy film that may brake your heart.The acting and direction is outstanding, the story is almost perfect. Overall this film is wonderful.You just have to watch it yourself.more»

A traumatic event erupts from the constricting world of blame and alientation in which the characters begin and the pain precipitates suprising, emotionally profound authentic character development along a path of self-discovery to a place of acceptance …more»

"Seperate Lies" is a tale of lies, manners, and intrigue among the British upper and upper middle classes. It is a lot more serious than "Gosford Park." Emily Watson gives her usual outstanding performance. This time she plays the …more»

First of all, to enjoy or buy into a movie of any genre, one must believe in the premise or basic truths being shown. There is no way that 9 out of ten men or women would react the way James did after discovering the two shocking events in his life. Didn't …more»

Very moving insights into marriage, expectations, generosity, crime and punishment. Unexpected developments, evolving characters. You will see yourself all too often in this movie, and you will be entertained and enriched.more»