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The Unbelievable Truth (1990)

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Writer-director Hal Hartley's first feature -- shot in less than 12 days in his backyard for a mere $200,000 -- is a dry and dark comedy about the dangerous undercurrents that exist below the surface of normal middle class existence. Over the credits, Josh (Robert Burke), a man garbed in black, is seen hitch-hiking back to his Long Island home. People ask him, "Are you a priest?" and Josh responds, "No. I'm a mechanic." Back in Long Island in the town of Lindenhurst, beautiful and somber

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Hal Hartley

Written By: Hal Hartley

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1990 Wide

On DVD: Mar 13, 2001

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In this lyrically offbeat fable, Hartley, the most Godardian of American indies, takes the audience to familiar-looking yet utterly strange places, like working class Long Island, where his bizarrely charming romance takes place; still his best film.

August 31, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Hilarious black comedy.

January 16, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

When characters banter back and forth, arguing or bargaining, you may be reminded of the great screwball comedies of the 1930s.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

Strange little tale that may prove to grow on you.

August 16, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

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One of the first Hal Hartley movies. Unfortunately he hasn't quite found his style yet, I recommend "Trust" instead, it was shot shortly after with a somewhat similar plot, but it's a much better movie.

February 13, 2011

Gabriel Knight

Hal Hartley`s first masterpiece! It`s a real gem!

August 1, 2011

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