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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Invention_of_LyingThe Invention of Lying - Wikipedia

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   The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American romantic comedy fantasy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth.

2. www.rogerebert.com › the-invention-of-lying-2009Ricky Gervais finds a reason to hope in the face of despair

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   Sep 30, 2009 · Jennifer Garner consoles Ricky Gervais on their unsuccessful blind date. In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, “The Invention of Lying” is a remarkably radical comedy.

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4. www.npr.org › 2009/10/02 › 113283399Ricky Gervais Discovers The Truth About 'Lying' - NPR

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   Oct 2, 2009 · In his mild comedy The Invention of Lying, Ricky Gervais imagines a world where no one has ever told an untruth. People just say what is. Always. So everyone knows exactly...

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5. www.christiancentury.org › 2009-12 › invention-lyingThe Invention of Lying | The ... - The Christian Century

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   Dec 1, 2009 · The Invention of Lying. In the make-believe world of The Invention of Lying, everyone strictly obeys God’s ninth commandment. Alas, in spinning this ambitious morality play, the filmmakers violate a screenwriting commandment: thou shalt not get cold feet in the third act.

6. narrativefirst.com › analysis › the-invention-of-lyingThe Invention of Lying - Analysis - Narrative First

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   The Invention of Lying. Honest film takes dishonest storytelling turn. Ironic that a film that centers around thematic issues of honesty would provide us with the most egregious example of false advertising in years.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt1058017The Invention of Lying (2009) - Plot - IMDb

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   Summaries. A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain. It's a world where everyone tells the truth - and just about anything they're thinking. Mark Bellison is a screenwriter, about to be fired.

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   What is the invention of lying?

   • "The Invention of Lying" is getting at something though it doesn't state it explicitly. Instead of an analysis of the negative or positive effects of lying, it is really a study of the various layers of truth embedded in all things.

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   Is 'the invention of lying' a PG-13 comedy?

   • In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, “The Invention of Lying” is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a world where everyone always tells the truth, and then slips in the implication that religion is possible only in a world that has the ability to lie.

   Ricky Gervais finds a reason to hope in the face of despair - Roger Ebert

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   How long is 'the invention of lying' PG-13?

   • 100 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 2009 In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, "The Invention of Lying" is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a

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   Who plays the first person to lie in a world?

   • The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. The cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tina Fey.

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   Why did mark lie to the bank teller?

   • When Mark goes to the bank to take out the last $300 in his account sparks fly in his brain. He lies to the bank teller saying he actually has $800 in his account. She gives him the money and Mark wakes up to the power of his new discovery. He has invented lying.

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   Can a person lie about anything?

   • Nobody can actually lie about anything, they don't even know about the word as its not invented yet. Mark is about to get thrown out of his apartment for his inability to pay the rent. So, he goes to the bank to withdraw all his cash. But, there's a technical glitch in the computers and they ask the amount he has to withdraw from his account.

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9. www.imdb.com › title › tt1058017The Invention of Lying (2009) - IMDb

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   The Invention of Lying: Directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson. With Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K.. A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.