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Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Pretty Little Liars (2010) Review in 2025

6.5/10
Moderate success

Pretty Little Liars is a teen drama mystery-thriller film that follows the lives of four high school friends who are being stalked and threatened by an anonymous figure.

1h 38m
English (Dubbed: None)
Age group: 13-25, Interests: Teen drama, mystery, thriller
Director:
I. Marlene King
Budget: 20000000 USD
Gross: 60000000 USD

Family-Friendly Rating

Is this movie suitable for family viewing?

Not recommended for family viewing due to mature themes and some violence.

CineReview Recommendation

This movie is worth watching if you enjoy teen drama and mystery-thriller films. However, it's not particularly original or well-made, so it's not a must-see.

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The movie revolves around Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily, who are being blackmailed by 'A' and must work together to uncover their identity and bring them to justice.

Review Details

story7.00/10

The story is engaging and suspenseful, but it's not particularly original or well-developed. The plot twists are predictable, and the pacing is a bit slow at times.

acting7.00/10

The acting is generally good, with some standout performances from the main cast. The chemistry between the actors is good, and they all bring their characters to life.

characters6.00/10

The characters are likable and relatable, but they're not particularly well-developed. The main characters are all high school students, and their personalities and motivations are somewhat one-dimensional.

direction6.00/10

The direction is competent, but it's not particularly impressive. The camera work is standard, and the editing is a bit rough at times.

cinematography5.00/10

The cinematography is average, with some nice shots of the characters and their surroundings. However, the lighting is often poor, and the color palette is somewhat dull.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Engaging storyline, likable characters, and some good performances.

Cons

Predictable plot twists, slow pacing, and some poor cinematography.

Notable Quotes

"I'm not a liar, I'm just a really good storyteller."
"You can't sit with us."
"You're not going to find out who I am, because I'm not going to tell you."

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