The Imposter (2012)

R - 99 min - Documentary, Biography - 24 August 2012
Big Blue Sky Rating : 7.5/10

Director : Bart Layton

Stars : Adam O'Brian, Anna Ruben, Cathy Dresbach, Alan Teichman

A documentary centered on a young Frenchman who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.

Truly Speechless

I just finished experiencing "The Imposter" for I think the 4th time this month. I am absolutely in love with this film. My new favorite. Around 2/3 of the film (during my first viewing on my computer) I paused the film and looked online regarding the subject. I just did not believe this was real. Not only is this story absurd but the way in which it is presented is what makes "The Imposter" a true "experience." In addition, as a film student, I really appreciate the way in which the live action parts of the film are shot. They are mesmerizing. The editing, cinematography- it's all too much and so well executed. If you're thinking about seeing it/ renting it/ buying it, I don't know what you're waiting for. Please close this page and start watching it- you won't be disappointed.

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Imposter

The Imposter (2012)

R - 99 min - Documentary, Biography - 24 August 2012
Big Blue Sky Rating : 7.5/10

Director : Bart Layton

Stars : Adam O'Brian, Anna Ruben, Cathy Dresbach, Alan Teichman

A documentary centered on a young Frenchman who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.

A truly bizarre story

A 13 year old boy disappears from a small town in Texas, three years later Police in Spain alert authorities in the US, against all odds it appears that child has been found....or has he?

I watched this 'movie' not knowing very little about it, and after 10 minutes or so I was puzzled, is this a mocu-mentary or based on a true story? surely it couldn't be as the story was so bizarre!!

Filmed in the same style as the TV show 'Banged Up Abroad', part interview clips with the real people, part reconstructed key moments with actors, this is a quite astonishing story and well worth a viewing.