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(2009)
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Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson, this hilarious comedy takes place in an alternative reality in which lying does not exist. Everyone, even politicians and advertisers, speaks the truth (and nothing but the truth). But when a loser named Mark (Ricky Gervais) discovers lying, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word Is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark succeeds In lying his way to fame and fortune. But things soon get out of control, as people start to treat his lies as gospel. He has the entire world hanging on his every word • but can he win the heart of the woman he loves?
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Reviewed by: Geek Pie
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The Invention Of Lying review by Geek Pie
Disappointing and underdeveloped.
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I'm a fan of 'The Office', 'Extras' and really enjoyed Gervais in 'Ghost Town' although 'The Invention Of Lying' is a real let down. The first half of the film feels quite awkward and unrehearsed and it's not until the 40 minute mark that the film settles down into what feels like a more polished movie. The story in parts is fairly good, though it's underdeveloped, packed full of clichés and features too many rehashed Gervais 'little fat man with a pug nose' jokes. If you're a Ricky Gervais fan then you'll want to see it, though this is a film which is unlikely to win him any new fans.
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Reviewed by: BL
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The Invention Of Lying review by BL
Honesty is the best Policy
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Ricky Gervais is his usual self in this simple plot movie. Not hilarious but funny and mad me smile. Everyone tells the truth even when it hurts and when Ricky tells the firts ever lie and benefits from it he reaslises it can be life changing. If only it was so simple! In the end he realsies he has to be honest and then everyone lives happily ever after.
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You rated this movie: 5
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Reviewed by: PV
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The Invention Of Lying review by PV
A very funny, arch and intelligent film
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I wasn't expecting to like this movie much - I am no big fan of the massively over-rated Office or Ricky Gervais - but I ended up really enjoying it: the film is funny, intelligent, poignant, with some great one-liners, and a good script, and a great soundtrack! Some nice satire about religion and the gullibility of people (esp Americans) too! Perhaps for anyone non-British, the humour and ironies will not be fully understoood; and fans of The Office of Gervais stand-up won't like it; and younger people may find it up to the usual banal cliche-ridden glossy grossness of their fave Hollywood 'comedies'. But I ended up loving it - and would recommend it highly to the more educated audience who can 'get' its arch satirical bite - I loved the Python-esque 'Man in the Sky' scene with Gervais character explaining everything and all the people grilling him about this 'religion' thing! So true to life like the best satire. I think people who dislike this movie miss most of it - perhaps they should stick to American Pie? This Invention of Lying is a rare beast: it can make you both laugh and cry - I was genuinely touched by the scenes between the Gervais character and his mother, but perhaps you need to be 'of age' to get that. Great! But not for the gross out Hollywood movies lovers out there.
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Predictable Gervais
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Disappointed with another predictable Gervais movie. He seems incapable of breaking free from playing similar characters. Did not find this very comical and would not recommend this if you need a laugh.
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Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 01/02/2010 |
| Production Year: | 2009 |
| Run Time: | 96 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Prequel: The Dawn of Lying
- Additional scenes
- A Truly "Honest" Making of Featurette with Ricky Gervais
- Ricky and Matt's Video Podcasts
- Meet Karl Pilkington
- More Laughter: Corpsing and Outtakes
