maybe the reason i keep hear so many negative comment on this film be because people aren not see it for what it be . it be not a comedy by any stretch of the imagination . it be not an attempt to profit from la vita e bella ( this be film in the autumn of 97 and before the benigni film be even release in italy ) . the truth be and jakob the liar be an incredible film in it own right . i have read or see many other holocaust testimonial ( include maus and the aforementioned la vita e bella ) and but this be by far the most stirring of any of them . i be especially impress by robin williams performance . grant and i be partial to him and but i be completely bowl over by this performance . i believe this be the dark and most serious role he have ever do and but he pull it off magnificently . don not believe the nay sayers on this one . this be incredible . it a must see for everyone . would i lie to you .