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The Beautiful Lie (2006) Online
Original Title :
The Beautiful Lie
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama
Year :
2006
Directror :
Joshua Caldwell
Cast :
Michaela McManus,Josh LaCasse,Tim Kubart
Writer :
Joshua Caldwell
Budget :
$3,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
23min
Rating :
7.9/10

A smart, dark look at a relationship falling apart.

The Beautiful Lie (2006) Online

A smart, dark look at a relationship falling apart.
Credited cast:
Michaela McManus Michaela McManus
Josh LaCasse Josh LaCasse - Ryan
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tim Kubart Tim Kubart
Heidi Niedermeyer Heidi Niedermeyer - Danielle

Joshua Caldwell won an MTV Movie Award for this film. He was one of five nominated student filmmakers from around the country and was chosen as the winner through on-line voting. He accepted his award on stage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.

This film was shot in 2 1/2 days but it took nearly 10 months to edit, mix the sound and score.


User reviews

Jake

Jake

I just watched this short on Joost and was stuck immediately by its similarities to "Lost in Translation". There are great moments, where nothing is said, we're just watching the lead actress and its all written on her face - How she's feeling, what she's thinking.

The cinematography in this short is absolutely first rate any time the camera is still. The only issues I had were with the hand-held stuff, which was just so close to the actors that its was a bit "bobby".

The lead actress in this film is absolutely extraordinarily talented. She reminded me quite a bit of Scarlett Johanssen. I would definitely tip her for great things (And I've predicted a few indie breakouts before :)) This short is definitely worth watching. I'd recommend it. I just thought that, in the end, the plot kind of petered out a bit. But otherwise, for the sheer gorgeousness of the images, its well worth it.