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Absolute Deception

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A female journalist (Emmanuelle Vaugier) teams up with a federal agent (Cuba Gooding Jr.) to uncover the truth behind her husband's death.
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Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile 09/04/2013
A solid genre script by Kraig Wenman is efficiently realised in the masterly genre-loving hands of Aussie director Brian Trenchard Smith Go to Full Review
Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 09/04/2013
Sanctuary Cove is the attractive setting for this enjoyable thriller in which Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jnr plays an FBI agent chasing an ocker tycoon accused of embezzling millions Go to Full Review
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Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 26 Absolute Deception explores the uneasy territory where grief, trust, and survival intersect. On its surface, it moves with the pace of a mystery, but beneath its twists lies a quieter story about the emotional cost of searching for answers that may never bring peace. The film understands that loss doesn't simply leave an empty chair at the table, it changes the way every room feels. Its characters aren't just chasing a conspiracy or unraveling secrets; they're trying to reclaim a version of themselves that existed before uncertainty became a permanent companion. Every revelation offers another piece of the puzzle, yet every answer seems to demand a new sacrifice. See more Michael H @Mixhael Feb 6 Absolute Deception is a well executed dark thriller set against a bright beautiful Austrian backdrop. See more ou8 1 @LinhagenD Jan 12 Absolute Deception knows exactly what kind of ride it's offering and commits without apology. Cuba Gooding Jr. brings effortless charm to the chaos, while Emmanuelle Vaugier gives the story a steady pulse beneath the bullets and betrayals. The twists aren't there to fool you so much as to remind you that trust is the most expensive thing anyone spends. By the end, you're left with the satisfying feeling that sometimes a well-told thriller isn't about changing your life. It's about making you forget it for ninety minutes. That's a fair trade. See more Ron J @RT47696882 Aug 11 Great cast and story. We need more films like this shot in Australia See more Alana M @AlanaM 08/04/2025 Definitely An underrated indie movie See more Don V @bondo150 08/01/2025 Cuba Gooding Jr. brings an easy charisma to the story, balancing confidence with vulnerability as the mystery grows darker and more complicated. His performance keeps the audience invested because he never lets the character become just another action hero. He's a man trying to stay one step ahead of a world that keeps changing the rules. The film's greatest strength is its writing. The screenplay is smart enough to trust its audience, layering clues instead of broadcasting them and allowing conversations to carry as much suspense as the action scenes. The dialogue has purpose, the twists feel earned, and every revelation reshapes what came before rather than simply surprising for the sake of surprise. Brilliant writing isn't about hiding information—it's about making every piece matter when it's finally revealed, and Absolute Deception understands that beautifully. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A female journalist (Emmanuelle Vaugier) teams up with a federal agent (Cuba Gooding Jr.) to uncover the truth behind her husband's death.
Director
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Producer
Dale G. Bradley, Grant Bradley, Kirk Shaw
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan
Production Co
Voltage Pictures, Limelight International Media Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 11, 2013
Runtime
1h 32m
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