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Girl You Know It's True

  • 2023
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.9K
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Matthias Schweighöfer, Elan Ben Ali, and Tijan Njie in Girl You Know It's True (2023)
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Dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's as Milli Vanilli. The duo never sang a word in their songs nor their debut album and, when the truth was finally revealed, th... Read allDancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's as Milli Vanilli. The duo never sang a word in their songs nor their debut album and, when the truth was finally revealed, they started one of the biggest scandals in music history.Dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's as Milli Vanilli. The duo never sang a word in their songs nor their debut album and, when the truth was finally revealed, they started one of the biggest scandals in music history.

  • Director
    • Simon Verhoeven
  • Writer
    • Simon Verhoeven
  • Stars
    • Tijan Njie
    • Elan Ben Ali
    • Matthias Schweighöfer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.9K
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    • Director
      • Simon Verhoeven
    • Writer
      • Simon Verhoeven
    • Stars
      • Tijan Njie
      • Elan Ben Ali
      • Matthias Schweighöfer
    • 30User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Tijan Njie
    Tijan Njie
    • Robert Pilatus
    Elan Ben Ali
    Elan Ben Ali
    • Fabrice Morvan
    Matthias Schweighöfer
    Matthias Schweighöfer
    • Frank Farian
    Bella Dayne
    Bella Dayne
    • Milli…
    Graham Rogers
    Graham Rogers
    • Todd Headlee
    Stevonte Hart
    Stevonte Hart
    • Kevin Liles
    Ashley Dowds
    • Benny Dorn
    Michael Maertens
    Michael Maertens
    • Markus Klein
    Tijan Marei
    Tijan Marei
    • Carmen Pilatus
    Thomas Bading
    • Karl Pilatus
    Ulrike Arnold
    • Anna Pilatus
    Roger Rekless
    • Brad Howell
    Samuel S. Franklin
    Samuel S. Franklin
    • John Davis
    Darlene Tejeiro
    Darlene Tejeiro
    • Denise Milian
    David Chevers
    David Chevers
    • Toms Sacks
    Natasha Loring
    Natasha Loring
    • Lisa
    Andrew Roux
    • Ricardo
    Randy Yav
    • Randy Richardson
    • Director
      • Simon Verhoeven
    • Writer
      • Simon Verhoeven
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    7bryangary65

    Miss Them

    Fascinating music drama about the scandal regarding Milli Vanilli back in the late 1980's early 90's

    Though I knew the background to their deception was not aware of the full story which this film does well to tell. Acting of the two guys playing the duo is not award winning but they do have chemistry together.

    Thought Matthias Schweighofer was very good as the genius that was Frank Farian, and it was good to hear the music again that made the Germans famous

    So definitely worth checking out as all the main players in the saga are given enough air time to understand their contribution to the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli.
    7ojimenez-78519

    Surprisingly good movie

    Surprisingly good. Not the best, just a pleasant, well telled movie/documentary.

    What I most enjoyed is that It is not a pretentious film. Evenly, they make fun of themselves.. You can enjoy flashbacks of that years, with good music and events around the story.

    About acting, those guys made a good job. They are carismatic. And you can tell real Milli Vanilli reacted the same way to all voragine they caused.

    At the end you can relate with this guys, figuring what you could react to all proposals ther received. And comparing to current music with all the tecnology helping them.

    As they said back days: They made a pact with the devil.
    9mac4lyfe

    I don't care if they lip sync'd. If you loved the music, you'll love this movie.

    I really enjoyed this movie so much, I'm leaving a review 10 minutes after the credits. I remember when Milli Vanili hit the scene when I was in college. Their dance moves were so hot, music so upbeat, their act was so fresh and their international vibe so cool. Who cares if they lip synced, they were entertainers. This movie did a wonderful job explaining their quick, huge ride to the top, and their precipitous hard fall. The actors who portrayed the duo looked like them and did a great job. I had to do a double take at times. The film is very well made. Living in LA, I've seen my share of one hit wonders. This movie is a grim reminder of the cost of fame.

    Most memorable is the music. This movie brought back memories of how great their songs were. I really wished they could have made more before the gig was up. 'It's a tragedy to think the dream is over', so apropos.
    8melissamarshall-38133

    Way Better Than Expected

    For a low-budget music biopic, this film makes a compelling watch in part because the story of Rob and Fab says a great deal about the artifice of the music industry and the fleeting nature of fame. It's absolutely and rightfully sympathetic to its main characters, who got swept into a fraud that got bigger and more elaborate than anyone expected. The performances are excellent, and the director makes some intriguing choices, especially toward the end of the film. Whether you are old enough to remember the scandal or know nothing, it's a film that should keep most viewers engaged. Also, the friendship between Rob and Fab, provides real heart to the story.

    All the main actors also look eerily like the real people they are playing, so kudos to the casting director.
    10jenaycarter

    A Dream Turned Into Tragedy

    First of all let's appreciate the actors! Good cast, good work with them, it worked out well. Then again I was not expecting that it would be bad either, both men favor real life Rob and Fab.

    The character who portrays Frank is also a good actor as well. I almost felt that I was right there as the events were taking place.

    This movie centers around Milli Vanilli obviously, the story speaks about their chaotic ending in the music industry. Two young men who are blamed for lying about their music and who they were as artist. Yet, it was not just them who played a part in the entire scandal at the end of the day. This film also depicts how shady the music industry can really be!

    With this tale, it dives deep with Rob, and why he even had a love for entertaining in the first place , same thing for Fab, both were dancers. Not knowing that later on they would be used as puppets for someone else's work.

    Great film, would not mind watching it again. Rest in paradise Rob, you was and still are a great man.

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    • Trivia
      The movie is dedicated to the late Rob Pilatus, who died on April 2, 1998 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was 33.
    • Goofs
      When Rob and Fab are given a cassette demo of the song "Blame It on the Rain", they are told that it was originally written for Whitney Houston. In real life, Diane Warren originally wrote the song for The Jets, but Arista Records president Clive Davis suggested to give it to Milli Vanilli instead.
    • Crazy credits
      During the first closing credits, right after the photos of the real life people, the musical cast is seen singing "Girl You Know It's True" combined with the original music video.
    • Connections
      Features Disco (1971)

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Milli Vanilli: Girl You Know It's True
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Leonine Studios
      • Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion
      • SevenPictures Film
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      • $3,658,675
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos

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