LIES MY MOTHER TOLD ME (2005), strangely directed by
Canadian Christian Duguay, considering this is a TV
production, is said to be based on real events having
occurred in North Carolina and California.
It is one of those stories that can't help but ending
tragically, considering it's not a Hollywood production.
Consequently, it entertains little or not at all,
unfortunately.
The socially redeeming value of this work, is perhaps the
lesson it teaches, that all actions, have consequences.
That those crossing the legal line, can and will reap
serious legal, potentially life-threatening repercussions
in this day and age. For example, a murder, in this case,
by the protagonist of this picture, was not left
unpunished.
Conversely, the touching aspect, over the length of the
movie, is the innocent, inexperienced, limited point of
view on events transpired from the perpective of the
daughter of the perpetrator. The action is perhaps taken
directly from the daughter's diary, who recollects on her
chaotic, confused childhood.
On the other hand, the actions of the protagonist, played
credibly by actress Joely Richardson, is astonishing, not
only in the varied aspects of misconduct, and in their
seriousness (to the point, as stated, of a murder), but in
the length of time that it took for the penal system to
catch up with those dastardly deeds. It goes without
saying, (without wanting to sound righteous, considering
that eventually, the perpetrator died in prison or shortly
after), that those surely shocked, flabbergasted and
horrified those in the community, despite most of the
acts, not being violent, but insidious schemes. It is said
that in 2006, ID theft has become one of the most widely
abused schemes for some to reap financial gain. However,
the lesson of this movie, should perhaps be learned by
those considering going down that road.
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