Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 89 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy
✓ Stars: Poppy Montgomery, Adam Kaufman, Michelle Harrison, Chelah Horsdal, Audrey Wasilewski
✓ Director: Harvey Kahn, Gail Luining, Eija Johnson, Candice Elzinga, Richard Schwadel
The Lying to Be Perfect (2010) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Lying to Be Perfect (2010) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Lying to Be Perfect (2010) is staring with Poppy Montgomery, Adam Kaufman, Michelle Harrison, Chelah Horsdal, Audrey Wasilewski, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Harvey Kahn, Gail Luining, Eija Johnson, Candice Elzinga, Richard Schwadel juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.