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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: 02-18-2007
LIES MY MOTHER TOLD ME (2005), strangely directed by Canadian Christian Duguay, considering this is a TV production, is said to be based on real events having occurred in North Carolina and California. It is one of those stories that can't help but ending tragically, considering it's not a Hollywood production. Consequently, it entertains little or not at all, unfortunately. The socially redeeming value of this work, is perhaps the lesson it teaches, that all actions, have consequences. That those crossing the legal line, can and will reap serious legal, potentially life-threatening repercussions in this day and age. For example, a murder, in this case, by the protagonist of this picture, was not left unpunished. Conversely, the touching aspect, over the length of the movie, is the innocent, inexperienced, limited point of view on events transpired from the perpective of the daughter of the perpetrator. The action is perhaps taken directly from the daughter's diary, who recollects on her chaotic, confused childhood. On the other hand, the actions of the protagonist, played credibly by actress Joely Richardson, is astonishing, not only in the varied aspects of misconduct, and in their seriousness (to the point, as stated, of a murder), but in the length of time that it took for the penal system to catch up with those dastardly deeds. It goes without saying, (without wanting to sound righteous, considering that eventually, the perpetrator died in prison or shortly after), that those surely shocked, flabbergasted and horrified those in the community, despite most of the acts, not being violent, but insidious schemes. It is said that in 2006, ID theft has become one of the most widely abused schemes for some to reap financial gain. However, the lesson of this movie, should perhaps be learned by those considering going down that road.
