The Imposter

MA15+
2012
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99 mins
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Documentary thriller unravelling the mysterious, legendary French con artist Frédéric Bourdin and his most famous coup: convincing authorities and a victim's... More

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The Imposter | Ratings & Reviews

"The Imposter makes slick work of its wily subject, using atmospheric reenactments and stark, soul-baring interviews to explore a mind-boggling case of false identity."

VarietyVariety

"Creepier than "Catfish" and as cinematic as "Man On Wire," this is an unnerving story immaculately told and a strong contender for documentary of the year."

Total FilmTotal Film

"Blessed with an improbable-but-true story that functions on many ironic levels, this clever documentary ultimately conveys more about the complex American character - shifting between intimacy and criminality - than a whole shelf of fiction films."

Time OutTime Out

"Slippery, manipulative, unstable and smoothly confounding. One of the most entertaining documentaries to appear since Exit Through the Gift Shop..."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"Pure, delicious suspense."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"A movie that offers hard speculation and harder truths. You won't be able to get it out of your head."

Rolling StoneRolling Stone

"This is a train wreck you think you see coming, but no matter how prepared you are the nature and extent of the damage will overwhelm you."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"The mysteries stick with you. In 20 years time, someone will leap up and shout, "Eureka!""

Little White LiesLittle White Lies

"That old idiom about truth being stranger than fiction is an understatement when applied to Bart Layton’s enthralling documentary."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"The year's most fascinating and frightening doc so far, The Imposter delves far beneath the hysterical tabloid headlines."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

The Imposter | Details

Rating
MA15+, for language
Runtime
99
Genre
Documentary
Country of origin
UK

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