The Invention of Lying

2009
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105 mins
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This romantic comedy takes place in an alternate reality in which the concept of lying does not even exist. Everyone... More

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The Invention of Lying | Ratings & Reviews

"While it never tops the explosive hilarity of its first 20 minutes, The Invention of Lying is a smartly written, nicely layered comedy that, like last year's underappreciated "Ghost Town," casts Ricky Gervais as a mild-mannered schlub who manages, in spite of himself, to make the world a better place."

VarietyVariety

"Wittier than your average romcom, with a conceit that’ll have you dreaming up your own comedic reality checks. A treat for fans – but torture for those who have tired of Gervais’ naked ambition."

Total FilmTotal Film

"While the movie is a conceptual pip filled with quotable laughs and gentle pokes at religious faith at its most literal, it also looks so shoddy that you yearn for the camerawork, lighting and polish of his shows."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"For its first stingingly funny half hour, The Invention of Lying had me thinking that Ricky Gervais had finally found a way to bring his indisputable brilliance at TV comedy (The Office, Extras) to the big screen. Then the air went out of the balloon. What a shame."

Rolling StoneRolling Stone

"In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, The Invention of Lying is a remarkably radical comedy."

Roger EbertRoger Ebert

"An uneven effort, but better than your average romantic comedy."

New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Herald

"Gervais and Robinson take what might have been a cute concept comedy and elevate it to delicious heights."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"Proof that when you aim for the stars, sometimes you find a black hole. Hopefully just an anomaly for the usually wonderful Gervais."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine