shaffer-110-969943 I found the screenplay bright and with enough twists and turns to keep us interested. And who couldn't love a boy actor named Oakes Fegley. In the this day where most screenplays are refreshed this one brings a bit more levity to the increasingly bland film selection.

destinisheltonr After watching The Truth About Lies by Phil Allocco, I was taken on an emotional roller coaster filled with an interesting mix of banter, heartbreak, drama and even more witty humor! In this unconventional love story, with the awesome talents of Odette Annable (SuperGirl), Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods), Colleen Camp (American Hustle), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It's Always Sunny), Allocco follows a desperate man who gets caught up in a web of lies which inevitably gets unveiled. This witty comedy is about self- discovery, finding love, and unveiling the truth. "With all jokes aside", it had a lot of depth and was very well-written. Particularly with this romantic comedy, one of my favorite aspects of the film was its unconventionality and direction. The "shifts" he took between drama and comedy were not what we are used to in typical feature films. It was also unexpected and carefully orchestrated, Allocco really knew what he was doing with this one! What I love most about independent films like this, is the freedom to dive deeper into an idea without the blockbuster mentality. Though this is "not-your-typical-rom com", it did something interesting with the genres that is refreshing compared to what we are used to. Much of the success of the film goes to the amazingly talented cast. Their characters and their chemistry really carried the director's vision- -they did a great job capturing that. Overall, I think the film was very well-done and I highly recommend a watch.

halleydurr-26684 The Truth About Lies has just joined my list of great romantic comedies. This movie is great because it's not just funny and cute, it's well written, and has a phenomenal cast with amazing chemistry. This movie reminded me how smart, witty, and charming romantic comedies can be. It deals with relationships beyond romance and gets deep into family, friendship, and dealing with life in general. You get to see the main character, Gilby grow as a character in his journey of self-discovery. The film does this all while still being hilarious. The sarcastic, dry humor in the movie had me laughing until my stomach hurt, and the witty banter between the main love interests reminded me of a Woody Allen movie. I seriously cannot recommend this movie enough, and it's a must see for anyone who loves a great romantic comedy.

reggaray As someone who regularly enjoys watching romantic comedies, I can honestly say that The Truth About Lies provides a fresh new take on the genre. This film integrated the ideal balance of romance, comedy and drama while perfectly depicting the hardships that one can face when involved in an unhealthy relationship. Odette Annable took on the role of Rachel and delivered a character that was both relatable and realistic. Similarly, Fran Kranz personified the role of Gilby and shaped a character that gave the audience someone to empathize with. These elements combined with the rest of the cast, generated impeccable on screen chemistry and delivered a seamless performance. Pushing a "fake it till you make it" mentality, this film undeniably delivered the lighthearted experience I always crave from romantic comedies. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed this film and would highly recommend it.