Lies and Illusionsa.k.a. “Lies & Illusions,” “Alicia's Book”

MPAA Rating:

for violence and language.

Moral Rating:

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Moviemaking Quality:

Primary Audience:

Adults

Genre:

Action, Thriller, Comedy

Length:

1 hr. 33 min.

Year of Release:

2009

USA Release:

DVD: September 29, 2009

Relevant Issues

Truth

Lies

Spies in the Bible

About murder in the Bible

Death in the Bible

Final judgment

Love

Learn how to make your love the best it can be. Discover biblical answers to questions about sex, marriage, sexual addictions, and more.

VIOLENCE—How does viewing violence in movies affect families? Answer

Featuring:	Christian Slater, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Ann Schultz, Christa Campbell, Robert Giardina, Al Madrigal, Kelly Hyde, Lochlyn Munro, Dominic Salvatore, Tracy Schornick, R.J. Hampton
Director:	Tibor Takács “Redline” (1997)
Producer:	Grand Army Entertainment, Martini Films, North by Northwest Entertainment, North by Northwest Productions, Rich Cowan, Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Warren T. Goz, Mischa Jakupcak, Avi Lerner, Johnny Martin, Stewart McMichael, David E. Ornston, Richard Salvatore, Trevor Short
Distributor:	Anchor Bay Entertainment

“Nothing is what it seems.”

Copyrighted, Anchor Bay Entertainment
Producer’s Synopsis: “Best-selling author Wes Wilson's self-help book about honesty has saved millions of relationships. But when his fiance is abducted and declared dead, Wes suddenly finds himself hunted by hired killers, beautiful spies, and a ruthless criminal mastermind with a taste for both style and violence.

What does Wes have that an international smuggling ring wants? Why did his late bride-to-be keep a secret room full of weapons? And who can he trust when nobody is what he or she seems to be.

Best-selling author Wes Wilson (Christian Slater) has it all. But when menacing smuggler Isaac (Cuba Gooding Jr.) coolly insists that he take a chauffeured backseat ride, Wilson's charmed life explodes into a world of violence, espionage and stolen diamonds. As lies and illusions give way to a harsh reality, Wilson learns shocking truths about two women in his life. Sarah Ann Schultz and Christa Campbell co-star in this action-packed thriller.”

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Neutral - This was a very poorly done movie. It was almost like watching a TV show. They threw in several “f” words to get it the rating. Other than that, nothing really obscene to speak of. There was one scene that sex was implied, but that was it. I like Christian Slater's sarcasm and he does have some funny lines in this movie. The fight scenes got us laughing with how fake they looked. Other than that, a very dull movie.
My Ratings: Moral rating: Offensive / Moviemaking quality: 2
—Kevin, age 42 (USA)