Separate Lies

Separate Lies (2005) starring Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Rupert Everett. Corporate lawyer James (Wilkinson) becomes suspicious of Bill (Everett) when there is a hit-and-run accident near his house the night of a party. Shocking revelations follow in quick succession, as he first learns that his wife Anne (Watson) was in the car the night of the accident, and then that she's been having an affair with Bill. Soon James is faced with a dilemma as he tries to cover up the crime, not for his wife's sake, but to avoid scandal. This movie is an exceptionally fine psychological drama, which continually takes surprising turns as the characters are revealed to us. Wilkinson is especially good. Subtitles are included, but the closed captions are better. Grade: B