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Little White Lies

The one thing friends can't escape is a few home truths.

2010 · 2h 34m · Not Rated Comedy, Drama
Directed by Guillaume Canet

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Overview

Despite a traumatic event, a group of friends decide to go ahead with their annual beach vacation. Their relationships, convictions, sense of guilt and friendship are sorely tested. They are finally forced to own up to the little white lies they've been telling each other.

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All reviews
41%
Tomatometer
Fresh

"Little White Lies" is a bit too long, but has plenty of Gallic charm.

Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rotten

A sprawling, initially engaging French comedy-drama that became a hit in France but ultimately underwhelms.

John Hartl, Seattle Times
Fresh

The script is banal, but the acting company and the locations are easy on the eyes.

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rotten

The overall tone of "Little White Lies" feels off, or maybe it just doesn't translate to American audiences.

Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Rotten

At times, it's amusing. At times, it's tragic. At times, it's romantic. But, like many vacations, it's way, way too long.

James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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