The Good Liar (2019)

I love a good grift movie and The Good Liar is one of the better ones I've seen in a while. Two charismatic leads, a talented director, and compelling story make for a fun time. It ends up being a little thinner than I would have hoped and the plot's resolution might rely on a little too much suspension of disbelief, but it remains entertaining as hell and watching Mirren and McKellen work together is a true delight.

Award winning director Bill Condon sets out fairly earnestly to tell the story of the wealthy widow and the aging conman. He doesn't add too many flourishes, allowing the chemistry and immense screen presence of the two leads to work in his favour. He films is with a moody but subtle and straight forward approach. The source material it's based on gets a bit to convoluted and coincidental keeping me from loving it absolutely, but I was able to look past that for the sheer richness of the actors in their roles. And the con itself is delicious even if it is a bit much.

Some rather smart popcorn entertainment featuring actors who are at the top of their game. Who wouldn't want to fall for that?

The Good Liar
Starring: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey, Jim Carter
Director: Bill Condon
Writer: Jeffrey Hatcher