Lying to Be Perfect

2010 1h 29m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 142★5.8IMDB · 2,576

ComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Poppy Montgomery
Nola Devlin
Adam Kaufman
Chip / Alex
Michelle Harrison
Lori DiGrigio
Chelah Horsdal
Nancy
Audrey Wasilewski
Deb
Julia Benson
Joy
Gabrielle Rose
Charlotte
Mark Brandon
Ted

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gary Harvey
Writers: Nancey Silvers
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gary Harvey, shot by Mathias Herndl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Jandrisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Schwadel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Poppy Montgomery and Adam Kaufman and Michelle Harrison carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1535565 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gary Harvey directs. Mathias Herndl behind the camera. James Jandrisch scores. Richard Schwadel cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Gary Harvey, shot by Mathias Herndl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by James Jandrisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Richard Schwadel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Poppy Montgomery and Adam Kaufman and Michelle Harrison carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1535565 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.