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Deceiver (1998)

Starring: Chris Penn, Ellen Burstyn Director: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Chris Penn, Ellen Burstyn, Tim Roth, Renée Zellweger, Michael Rooker
  • Directors: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Seville (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: April 16, 2002
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005V9HV
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,568 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "Deceiver" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Interrogations, mind games, and murder: Jonas and Josh Pate’s post-modern thriller may be the bastard child of Reservoir Dogs and The Usual Suspects, but this devious offspring charts its own unpredictable course. Tim Roth dominates the film as the epileptic, absinthe-drinking, genius murder suspect who plays the lie detector like a violin and turns the tables on the cops (dim bulb Chris Penn and simmering veteran Michael Rooker) by stirring up their secrets, and they’ve got some doozies. The twisty little mystery is too clever for its own good, and the Pates neglect to stitch together the loose threads (like what exactly Ellen Burstyn’s raspy bookie is doing in all this), but they have a great eye and style to spare. The chilly stare and cool disposition of Roth’s borderline psychotic makes this battle of wits a game well worth watching. --Sean Axmaker


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Tim Roth (Planet of the Apes) and Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones's Diary) star in this riveting psychological thriller with shocking twists, "sharp dialogue and a cynical intelligence" (Chicago Tribune). Also starring Chris Penn, Michael Rooker, Ellen Burstyn and Rosanna Arquette and charged with unbridled suspense and powerful performances, this "absorbingly crafty murder mystery" (Entertainment Weekly) delves into the murky depths of truth and deception and delivers a stunning final scene that will jolt your spine with chills! James Wayland (Roth) is nota typical murder suspect: he's fabulously wealthy, a Princeton graduate and has a genius-level I.Q.But Detectives Braxton (Chris Penn) and Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) sense that there's more than meets the eye when they interrogate him for the brutal killing of a beautiful call girl (Zellweger). As their search for the truth takes a suddenly dangerous turn, Braxton and Kennesaw realize that Wayland is a master manipulator, cleverly using their darkest secrets against them in a lethal, winner-take-all game that ignites a powder keg of deadly motives and shocking revelations.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best psycho-thriller since the Usual Suspects, July 12, 1999
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This review is from: Deceiver [VHS] (VHS Tape)
A supurb roster of actors, headed by Tim Roth, bring to life this horrifying glimpse into the human mind and the psychoses of two individuals as the story behind a murder is uncovered. In the grand tradition of the Usual Suspects, the characters in Deceiver change dramatically from the intriguing beginning to the exciting end. Highly recommended for any lovers of mystery and psychological thrillers!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars THE WRATH OF ROTH, December 6, 2004
By Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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Tim Roth gives a mesmerizing and commanding performance in this exceptional thriller. Roth plays the suspect in a brutal murder of a prostitute. He is brought in for lie detector test by detectives Chris Penn and Michael Rooker. Roth proves to be an exceptionally good liar, and a cat and mouse game ensues. Seems like our policemen have their own secrets, too. Penn is in debt to a bookie (played by a malicious Ellen Burstyn) for $20,000. Rooker's wife (Rosanna Arquette) is having an affair with her obstetrician. Somehow the extremely rich Roth knows all of this and uses it.
Renee Zelweger portrays the murder victim, and although she's not used a whole lot, she has some compelling scenes and evidence of her talent is blossoming.
Directors and Jonah and Joshua Pate have some effective camera angles; only the movie's ambiguous ending leaves one a little disappointed. But Roth's performance is great, and you should enjoy the tension. Rooker and Penn are also outstanding; Rooker is one of our most underappreciated actors.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a stylish muddle, August 28, 2003
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I really enjoyed this movie for its style and for some of the more compelling scenes. The murder is not solved and many interpretations of the "evidence" can be discussed to support the guilt or innocence of the two main suspects implicated in Elizabeth's death. It's a fun brain twister, and Tim Roth excels at playing the upper class jerk. There are a couple of memorable scenes but overall, this movie walks the line on being an involving exploration of the main characters. Almost great, but not quite.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Um...
I liked this movie--although the story was somewhat slow, it was very interesting. The only thing that bothers me is... what was up with the ending? Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Guzman

3.0 out of 5 stars Silly
The cop played by Rooker seriously bugged. He's this total hick cop. And what's even more unbeleivable is that Rosanne Arquette is his wife! Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. Rocklein

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS ONE OF MY GREATEST MOVIES EVER SEEN!!!
I am in love with this movie in every respect! I wonder why it was so underrated in USA by the American audience, but being European born I have my doubts! Read more
Published on September 20, 2007 by Lubomir Velev

5.0 out of 5 stars The zig zag transfer of blame!
At last we are in front of a clever movie far away from the standars issues who gambles hard and never looses . Read more
Published on July 16, 2004 by Hiram Gomez Pardo

3.0 out of 5 stars Watch "The Offense"
Admittedly, I watched this movie when I thought another one was coming on the TV, and haven't seen the DVD or VHS versions, but I kept watching, since I like some of the... Read more
Published on August 2, 2003 by nelagoney

4.0 out of 5 stars Manipulated and Lied to
In flashbacks Roth's Wayland shows real affection for Zellweger's character - Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the only person who will listen to him. Read more
Published on May 31, 2003 by M. Pettit

5.0 out of 5 stars Unknown jem
I stumbled upon this movie after reading an interview with the Pate brothers (the writes/directors) in our local paper. Read more
Published on April 17, 2003 by joseph meyers

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong, entertaining thriller
As a man with two afflictions--epilepsy and alcoholism--Tim Roth does a great job here of bamboozling two cops interrogating him for the murder of a prostitute. Read more
Published on August 6, 2002 by LGwriter

5.0 out of 5 stars Deciever is Far Too Overlooked and Unnoticed
I cannot believe the scarcity of people who have actually seen this movie. Tim Roth is an incredible actor, and his intelligence permeates into a very believable role in a modern... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great noir film
Outstanding performance by Tim Roth, probably the best of him. This is a duel of diferent personalities where not everything is like it seems to be. Read more
Published on April 7, 2002 by Lisandro Nicolas Salvo

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