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Today's NYTimes Best 1176 Film was Mike Leigh's

Secrets and Lies (1996)

This is a great film.

There is not one thing about it that misses the mark.

It is all words and acting (the music) and the people are incredibly good.

Leigh uses actor participation in unfolding the play. I think this shows in every scene.

I don't want to say a lot about this dysfunctional family and how they unload some of the baggage. I will say that there is a clear and satisfying resolution but you will forget that as you begin to watch.

You will become part of the action.

This is a 5 out of Netflix5.

Labels: best films