With actors like these in top form there's never a dull moment, even when the film delves into flashbacks set in the distant past.

It's an enthralling exercise but a peculiarly cerebral one -- a psychological thriller without the thrills.

The Good Liar shifts our character sympathies so fully that you'll relish the comeuppance on display, but the script telegraphs the emotional impact of this twist.

…The Good Liar aims to keep us guessing, and just about makes it to the conclusion without any let-up in tension…a smart, well performed drama with a couple of vintage performances from the most respected of actors...